Game was originally slated for release last summer
On Wednesday, it was announced on the official site of the Alterna Vvelt game for the Blue Exorcist franchise that it will be released on iOS and Android devices on June 25 after being delayed . A video was also shown on the site that demonstrated the gameplay of the game.
The game was initially planned to be released on both iOS and Android platforms in the summer of 2021, with a Windows version also scheduled. However, due to concerns about quality, it has been delayed until 2025. According to the game's staff, they are currently reassessing their development schedule with the aim of launching the game by the first half of 2025. They previously stated that most of the character creatives, voices, cityscapes, and scenarios had been developed, but they still need to fine-tune the game balance, improve the interface, and fix any remaining bugs before it can be released.
Pre-registration is currently ongoing. The game will get an English release .
Image via Alterna Vvelt -Blue Exorcist Another Story- game's X/Twitter account The game is listed as a 3D action RPG. of America describes the story:
The protagonist is an ordinary exorcist stationed at the Japanese branch of the Knights of the True Cross. They are assigned to the newly founded Special Investigations Unit and meet their partner, Adori Kureha. They will meet the other quirky members of the SIU and investigate the Hyakusai Pagoda Fire and demons of the Koreiga appearing in the city...
The game will feature returning characters from the franchise , but also new characters, including:
Original manga creator Kazue Katō supervised the draft design for the characters.
In 2018, Esprit announced that it was working on a smartphone game adaptation of Blue Exorcist called "Ao no Exorcist: Damned Chord." However, in November 2020, Esprit canceled the game. Instead of continuing with "Ao no Exorcist: Damned Chord," Esprit started a new project that promises to be a Blue Exorcist smartphone MMORPG. Aniplex is currently listed as being in charge of planning and distribution for this game.
The Blue Exorcist franchise features a new anime series that consists of two quarters or cours. Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga began airing in October 2024, while Blue Exorcist: The Blue Night Saga premiered on January 4th. Crunchyroll is currently streaming this anime as it airs.
In 2009, Katsuhiro Katō started the serialization of "Blue Exorcist" in Jump Square. After pausing for nearly two years from July 2021 to May 2022, it resumed publication. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide, "Blue Exorcist" is one of the most popular mangas of all time.
Source: Alterna Vvelt - Blue Exorcist Another Story- game's website ( link ) via Gematsu ( link )