Action RPG Dawngazer announced for Nintendo Switch 2, from Unicorn Overlord director
Posted on September 25, 2026 by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch 2
Lead by the Takafumi Noma, director of Unicorn Overlord, Dawngazer has just been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. The title is being and slated to release sometime in 2028
Dawngazer will be the first entry in a new IP titled the Ignisphere. This new universe is planned to be constructed through multiple types of media, with multiple light novels already underway.
Here’s some more information on the project from Good Smile, translated by Gematsu:
Introducing IGNISPHERE, a New Intellectual Property
As it celebrates its 15th anniversary this month, Monochrome has partnered with Good Smile Company to establish IGNISPHERE, a new intellectual property and fictional universe.
IGNISPHERE is an entirely original, expansive world woven together by numerous nations and races. It is also the name of the game studio led by creator Takafumi Noma.
Noma has worked as a programmer on numerous successful games. As director of Unicorn Overlord, he was involved in every stage of development, including the story and character design. For IGNISPHERE, he aims to bring that hands-on approach to building a cohesive, immersive world.
Beginning with games, IGNISPHERE will expand across a variety of media.
Official IGNISPHERE Twitter Account Launches
The official IGNISPHERE Twitter account launched today, Friday, September 25. It will share the latest news about IGNISPHERE and DAWNGAZER with audiences around the world. Stay tuned for further updates.
Teaser Video Released as Development Begins on DAWNGAZER
Monochrome and Good Smile Company have begun joint development of DAWNGAZER, the first game set in IGNISPHERE. The title is being developed as an action RPG.
Yoshimi Kudo will compose music for the game. The teaser video features a piece composed and arranged by Kudo, whose credits include Unicorn Overlord and Elden Ring. KOCHO, whose credits include vocals for the main theme of the television drama Unnatural, handled vocals and singer coordination.
IGNISPHERE Teaser Music Credits
Composition and Arrangement: Yoshimi Kudo
Vocals: KOCHO, SAK., Maki Takimoto
Cello: Wataru MukaiExclusive Interview with Takafumi Noma Published
An exclusive interview with Takafumi Noma, creator of IGNISPHERE and director of DAWNGAZER, is now available on Dengeki Online and Famitsu.com.
The interview explores how IGNISPHERE came to be and shares stories from the development of DAWNGAZER.
Joint Intellectual Property Expansion, with Good Smile Company Handling Merchandising
Monochrome and Good Smile Company will work together to expand IGNISPHERE beyond games, including merchandise such as figures. Good Smile Company will serve as the point of contact for merchandising opportunities.
Multiple Light Novel Projects Underway with Kadokawa Corporation
Multiple light novel projects set in IGNISPHERE are in development with Kadokawa’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. Further details will be announced at a later date.
We also have a teaser trailer for the first entrry of the Ignisphere, Dawngazer, below.
Official Trailer
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