Acquire and Red Dunes Games Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Launch Three New IPs at Tokyo Game Show 2025
- A Cross-Cultural Gaming Milestone
- Breaking Down the Three New IPs
- The Players Behind the Partnership
- Class of Heroes Returns
- Why This Matters for the Industry
- Frequently Asked Questions
In a historic collaboration bridging Japan and the Middle East, Tokyo-based game studio Acquire has partnered with UAE publisher Red Dunes Games to develop three original IPs codenamed,, and. The titles will debut at September's Tokyo Game Show, marking the first major partnership between a Japanese developer and Emirati publisher. Meanwhile, Acquire prepares to release thefor modern platforms in September 2025, reviving the cult-classic PSP RPG trilogy with enhanced features.
A Cross-Cultural Gaming Milestone
When Acquire CEO Takuma Endo shook hands with Red Dunes Games' Sultan Darmaki earlier this year, they weren't just signing contracts - they were connecting two gaming ecosystems that rarely intersect. "This partnership proves great stories transcend borders," Darmaki told me during our Zoom call last week. Their collaboration will yield three radically different games: a Kaiju battler (), dark fantasy hunting drama (), and a spy thriller set aboard a train ().
Breaking Down the Three New IPs
Let's geek out on the details we know so far:
- Tremor: Imagine Godzilla meets War of the Monsters with next-gen destruction physics
- Project Umbra: From what I've gathered, this could be Acquire's take on Monster Hunter with gothic aesthetics
- Project ShadowCar: The sleeper hit potential - a claustrophobic spy game where the train itself becomes a character
All titles will support multilingual options and launch simultaneously across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo's next-gen console (codenamed "Switch 2" according to industry insiders).
The Players Behind the Partnership
Acquire isn't some indie newcomer - these are the minds behind's HD-2D magic and theseries. Meanwhile, Red Dunes represents the UAE's ambitious gaming push, having quietly funded several successful indies since their 2022 founding. "We're combining Japanese craftsmanship with Middle Eastern storytelling traditions," Endo noted during the announcement livestream.
Class of Heroes Returns
In a separate but equally exciting move, Acquire will release theon September 28, 2025. This PSP RPG trilogy defined dungeon-crawling for a generation, and the remaster includes:
| Edition | Price (¥) | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6,980 | PS5/Switch |
| Limited | 9,980 | PS5/Switch |
| Digital | 2,980 | PS5/Switch |
| Digital | 2,480 | Steam |
The collection bundles all three games with remastered visuals, bonus content, and the complete soundtrack - perfect for veterans and newcomers alike.
Why This Matters for the Industry
This partnership signals a seismic shift in game development. As BTCC analyst Mark Chen observed, "We're seeing emerging markets invest heavily in creative IP rather than just outsourcing." The Tokyo Game Show reveal on September 25 could redefine how East and Middle East collaborate on interactive entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the new Acquire-Red Dunes games release?
While exact dates aren't confirmed, all three titles will have worldwide launches following their Tokyo Game Show 2025 debut.
What makes the Class of Heroes remaster special?
It preserves the challenging dungeon-crawling of the PSP originals while modernizing visuals and adding quality-of-life improvements for contemporary players.
Will these games support English localization?
Yes! Both the new IPs and Class of Heroes remaster will include full English support alongside Japanese and Arabic options.
