The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as Tokyo Game Show 2025 prepares to open its doors on September 25. Japanese developer Acquire, renowned for its work on the Octopath Traveler series, has confirmed its participation with three brand-new game reveals. In a groundbreaking partnership, Acquire is collaborating with Abu Dhabi-based studio Red Dunes Games to bring these innovative projects to life, sparking widespread speculation about what this cross-cultural alliance might produce.

Before achieving fame with the Octopath Traveler RPG franchise, Acquire built its reputation through iconic series like Tenchu and Way of the Samurai, and most recently developed Mario and Luigi: Brothership for Nintendo Switch. Red Dunes Games, established in 2022, may have a smaller portfolio of indie titles but is ambitiously expanding its global influence through this strategic partnership with an established Japanese developer.

As first reported by Forbes, this multi-year collaboration marks a historic first between Japanese and Middle Eastern game studios. Red Dunes Games CEO Sultan Darmaki envisions this partnership as a bridge between cultures, creating games that transcend geographical boundaries. Acquire CEO Takuma Endo echoes this sentiment, emphasizing their shared commitment to originality in game development. Three projects are already underway, all slated for release on both PC and consoles, with their official unveiling planned for Tokyo Game Show 2025 and other major gaming events worldwide.

The Three Mysterious Projects

While currently operating under codenames, some intriguing details have emerged about each title:

• Project Tremor promises earth-shattering kaiju battles that will leave cities in ruins
• Project Umbra ventures into the realm of dark fantasy with intense monster hunts
• Project Shadowcar offers a gripping espionage thriller shrouded in mystery

The diversity in themes suggests Acquire and Red Dunes Games are exploring multiple genres simultaneously. While development is still in early stages, fans are particularly curious whether any projects will carry the distinctive style that made Octopath Traveler so beloved.