Popular Game Studio Acquire Teams Up with Red Dunes Games for Three Groundbreaking New IPs
- A Historic Cross-Cultural Gaming Alliance
- The Three IPs Breaking Boundaries
- Why This Partnership Matters
- Bonus: Acquire’s Nostalgic Remaster
- Industry Reactions
- FAQ
In a bold MOVE bridging Japanese and Emirati gaming cultures, Tokyo-based Acquire and UAE’s Red Dunes Games announce a multi-year partnership to develop three original IPs—Tremor, Project Umbra, and Project Shadowcar—set for global release. The collaboration debuts at Tokyo Game Show 2024, marking a historic East-Meets-Middle East fusion in game development.
A Historic Cross-Cultural Gaming Alliance
When Acquire’s CEO Takuma Endo shook hands with Red Dunes’ Sultan Darmaki, they weren’t just signing contracts—they were connecting two gaming worlds that rarely collide. The Japanese studio behind cult classics likeandis joining forces with Dubai’s rising indie publisher, founded just two years ago in 2022. "This isn’t just about making games," Darmaki told me during our Zoom call. "It’s about proving that a kaiju battle in Tokyo can resonate with players in Abu Dhabi."
The Three IPs Breaking Boundaries
Let’s break down the trio of titles that’ll have their world premiere at TGS:
- Project Shadowcar: Imagine Snowpiercer meets Metal Gear Solid—a spy thriller set entirely on a high-speed train crossing the Arabian desert.
- Tremor: A city-smashing kaiju battler where every seismic punch affects the urban landscape in real-time.
- Project Umbra: A dark fantasy monster hunter with a Middle Eastern aesthetic twist—think Witcher meets One Thousand and One Nights.
All three will support 12 languages at launch, targeting PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch. Pricing details remain under wraps, but industry analysts predict $59.99 standard editions based on Acquire’s past pricing strategies.
Why This Partnership Matters
While Sony and Microsoft chase metaverse dreams, this collaboration represents something rarer—a true cultural exchange. Red Dunes gains access to Acquire’s 25+ years of RPG expertise (they co-developed, after all), while Acquire taps into the UAE’s booming $3.2 billion gaming market (Newzoo 2023 data). "We’re not just localizing for Arabic markets," Endo emphasized. "We’re co-creating from day one."
Bonus: Acquire’s Nostalgic Remaster
In a separate announcement, Acquire revealed—a PSP-era JRPG trilogy getting the 4K treatment. Releasing September 28, 2025, it’ll bundle all three games with remastered soundtracks and bonus content. The limited edition includes a 100-page art book featuring never-before-seen concept art from the original 2008 release.
Industry Reactions
BTCC gaming analyst Mark Chen sees potential: "This partnership could disrupt the JRPG status quo. If Project Umbra’s dark fantasy resonates globally, we might see more East-West studio collabs." Meanwhile, SteamDB tracking shows 14,000+ wishlists already for the unannounced titles—proof that gamers crave fresh cross-cultural narratives.
FAQ
When will the new games be released?
While exact dates aren’t confirmed, all three IPs will debut at Tokyo Game Show 2024 (September 25-28), with staggered releases expected throughout 2025.
What platforms will support these games?
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch—all with multilingual support including Arabic, Japanese, English, and nine other languages.
How much will Class of Heroes: Remaster cost?
The standard edition launches at ¥6,980 (~$48), with a premium collector’s edition at ¥9,980 (~$69). Digital versions start at ¥2,480 (~$17) on Steam.
