Idea Factory International has announced that they’re bringing the action RPG, Villion:Code, to North America and Europe in 2027. The game will be available digitally for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam. There will also be physical editions available for PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The press release states that the game’s producer is Kouji “Cozy” Okada and the team who worked on the game also includes artist Ilya Kuvshinov, scenario writer Tadashi Satomi and composer Tsukasa Masuko.
Physical copies of the game aren’t yet available for pre-order, but you can wishlist it in IFI’s Online Store for North America, as well as sign up to be notified when pre-orders are available in both in IFI’s UK Store and their EU Store. Feel free to check out the brand new announcement trailer down below and read a bit about the game from the latest press release. Also down below, you’ll find a collection of official screenshots from the Japanese PS5 version of the game.
About Villion:Code
In the near future, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction.The Adhvan Resilience School was founded to take a stand against the incoming calamity, but one day, tragedy struck.
Monstrous creatures known as GEMs began attacking the people, forcing the academy city to seal itself off using a mysterious bubble and cut off all means of escape.
In the midst of this nightmare, those trapped inside must face the burdens of their sins.
What truth lies behind the anomaly shrouding the city…?
Key Features
Sankhara Space-Time Oddity – Traverse Adhvan City and explore the Sankhara Space Time—randomly generated, 360-degree tube-shaped dungeons inspired by Buddhism’s The Ten Evils. Battle GEMs and overcome tricky gimmicks that stand in your way.
Finding a Favorite Trait – Characters wield Genome Arms—mutated weapons with unique attack traits. Switch seamlessly between melee and ranged combat styles to chain together powerful combos.
Crafting Genes With Genome Cubes – Collect Ampules from dungeons to synthesize Genome Cubes. Players can further strengthen their Genome Cubes by collecting EX Factors—items found in dungeons and in shops that enhance Base Stats, grant additional bonuses, and unlock Passive Skills to gain an edge against the GEMs.
What’s in a Story? – Experience the story through Conversation and Investigation events featuring artwork by Ilya Kushinov. Make split-second choices that can shape the future.
