Hiro Mashima × Indie Game Project

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Plus an Art Contest Happening Now!

TOKYO — August 4th, 2024 — The Kodansha Creators’ Lab has publicly announced the creation of their FAIRY TAIL-themed project, “FAIRY TAIL INDIE GAME GUILD.” FAIRY TAIL INDIE GAME GUILD will release FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS and FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc on Steam on Monday, August 26th, 2024 and Monday, September 16, 2024, respectively. Both titles are available to wishlist now.

The first title, FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS, will release a demo version consisting of the opening of the game. Furthermore, to celebrate the announcement of FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc, an art contest is being held. The winner of the contest will have their artwork featured in FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc.

About the Hiro Mashima × Indie Game Project collaboration “FAIRY TAIL INDIE GAME GUILD”

This indie game project began when FAIRY TAIL author Hiro Mashima said he wanted to have a FAIRY TAIL game made. 

The creators are making these games starting with their love of FAIRY TAIL, as well as their own strengths and sensibilities. These will be games that both FAIRY TAIL fans and all gamers will enjoy.

PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQEU9dmE_FI

FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS to be Released on Steam on August 26, 2024

Genre: Deck building roguelite

Players: Singleplayer

Steam Store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2305500/

FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS is a deck building roguelite that features FAIRY TAIL characters. The 5 playable characters include Natsu, Lucy, and Gray, each with special abilities. Collect magic cards from the original FAIRY TAIL to make decks, and defeat powerful monsters to reach the deepest part of the dungeon.

Original Story

Natsu and Happy find a mysterious door that suddenly appeared below the guild. On the other side of that door lies a strange dungeon that robs any intruders of their abilities. There they are saved from monsters by Labi. Together they try to reach the deepest part of the dungeon to find Labi’s friends.

The final boss was specially designed by Hiro Mashima himself.

Organize Magic Cards and Utilize Strategy to Win Battles in this Deck Building Roguelite

Players have a limited number of turns to explore the dungeon as they battle foes and acquire items to choose their path.

Attack, defend, and use magic with your deck of magic cards during battle. Trigger special effects such as Magic Chains that boost damage by ordering the cards correctly.

Acquire new cards to make the deck stronger using rewards and treasure earned from battle. Gain experience to become stronger and face even stronger foes.

Choose from 5 Fairy Tail Guildmembers, Each with Their Own Fighting Style!

Choose between Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and Wendy. Go for balanced offense and defense with Natsu, show off the special effects of Celestial Spirit magic with Lucy, or use the strategic and colorful Molding magic of Gray. Fighting style and abilities are different for each of the five characters. Discover the strategies that suit each character and advance by dominating in battle.

Progress the story to form a party of 3 to take on the Labyrinth Depths. Each character’s special abilities will synergize differently with different parties, adding even more depth and enjoyment to the battle system.

FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc to be Released on Steam on September 16, 2024

Genre: Magic Beach Volleyball Battle

Players: 1-4

Steam Store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116680/

FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc is a no-holds-barred chaotic magic beach volleyball action game which can be played alone or with up to 4 people locally or via Steam Remote Play Together. Though the controls are easy to learn, these fierce 2-on-2 matches will have you on the edge of your seat!

Magic no-holds-barred beach volleyball is in season!

32 magic-using FAIRY TAIL characters are hitting the beach to light up the court with their chaotic magic! The team that scores a point will have their magic enchanted, increasing their available magic attacks. As the game progresses, the match will become more and more chaotic. Utilize 100 different types of magic! Attack with intensely chaotic hits, and turn the beach into a vortex of mayhem and laughter.

Play alone or with up to 4 people using Steam Remote Play Together

FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc offers local multiplayer with controllers. In addition, teams can battle online using Steam Remote Play Together. Play together at a friend’s house or online with far-away friends, and enjoy chaotic, no-holds-barred beach volleyball with family and friends!

FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc Commemorative Art Contest - Open Now!

To commemorate the announcement of FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc, we are hosting a “FAIRY TAIL at the Beach” art contest! Artists who are interested in submitting art featuring the ocean, beaches, and characters in beach attire are encouraged to enter!

30 winners will be chosen. Of those winners, selected pieces will be featured in-game!

For more information about the contest, visit the ILLUST DAYS website: https://daysneo.com/award/fairytailbeachvolleyball.html

FAIRY TAIL: Birth of Magic (provisional title) in development

FAIRY TAIL: Birth of Magic (provisional title) is a magic fighting game with the concept of “creating” unique original magic and magic showdowns. It is currently in active development, and details will be published as they are known.

Summary

Title: FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS
Platform: Steam
Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2305500/ 
Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), French, Korean, Thai
Genre: deck building roguelite
Planned Launch Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2024
Suggested Retail Price: Unconfirmed
Players: 1
Developer: ginolabo
Publisher: Kodansha
Copyright: ©Hiro Mashima, Kodansha/ginolabo

Title: FAIRY TAIL: Beach Volleyball Havoc
Platform: Steam
Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116680/ 
Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), French, Korean, Thai
Genre: Magic beach volleyball battle game
Planned Launch Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2024
Suggested Retail Price: Unconfirmed
Players: 1-4
Developer: tiny cactus studio, MASUDATARO, veryOK
Publisher: Kodansha
Copyright: ©Hiro Mashima, Kodansha/tiny cactus studio/MASUDATARO/veryOK

Title: FAIRY TAIL: Birth of Magic (provisional title)
Platform: Steam (planned)
Languages: Unconfirmed
Genre: Creative magic action
Planned Release Date: Unconfirmed
Suggested Retail Price: Unconfirmed
Players: 1-2
Developer: Pop
Publisher: Kodansha
Copyright: ©Hiro Mashima, Kodansha/Pop

About Kodansha Creators’ Lab

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The Kodansha Creators’ Lab is an R&D department that was established in June of 2021 to meet and support creators in a wider range of genres. With our slogan “All for Creators” in mind, we manage the following: