Monochrome and GOOD SMILE COMPANY officially announced the new IP brand Ignisphere on September 25, 2026.
At the same time, the first game set in the Ignisphere world, Gazer of Dawn, is currently in development. This title is being developed by the Ignisphere Studio led by Takashi Noma, with GOOD SMILE COMPANY serving as the publisher.
Additionally, a teaser PV introducing the worldview of Ignisphere has been released.
■ New IP Brand Ignisphere Officially Launched
This month, Monochrome, celebrating its 15th anniversary, has launched a new IP brand and game world, Ignisphere, in collaboration with GOOD SMILE COMPANY.
Ignisphere is a vast, original new world composed of numerous nations and races, and is also the name of the studio responsible for game development, centered around creator Takashi Noma.
Takashi Noma previously worked as a programmer on several popular titles and served as director for the acclaimed Unicorn Overlord, contributing to various aspects of development including scenario writing and character design. The development team aims to create a world with a high degree of unity and immersion that would be difficult to achieve through traditional division of labor alone.
In the future, Ignisphere will expand its IP through various media formats, starting with games.
■ Teaser PV Released; First Title, Gazer of Dawn, Enters Development
Monochrome and GOOD SMILE COMPANY have officially begun joint development of the first game set in the Ignisphere world, Gazer of Dawn. The title is currently being developed as an action RPG.
Meanwhile, the teaser PV introducing the Ignisphere game world has also been officially released.
Monochrome and GOOD SMILE COMPANY officially announced the new IP brand Ignisphere on September 25, 2026.
At the same time, the first game set in the Ignisphere world, Gazer of Dawn, is currently in development. This title is being developed by the Ignisphere Studio led by Takashi Noma, with GOOD SMILE COMPANY serving as the publisher.
Additionally, a teaser PV introducing the worldview of Ignisphere has been released.
▼ In-game music produced by Yoshizo Kudo
The in-game music will be produced by Yoshizo Kudo.
The teaser theme song used in this PV was composed and arranged by Yoshizo Kudo (known for Unicorn Overlord, ELDEN RING), with vocals and vocal coordination by KOCHO (known for the theme song of the drama Unnatural).
Ignisphere Teaser Theme Song
Composition & Arrangement: Yoshizo Kudo
Vocals: KOCHO
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Maki Takimoto
Cello: Wataru Mukai
■ GOOD SMILE COMPANY Handles Merchandising, Jointly Promoting IP Growth
In addition to game development, both parties will jointly promote the expansion of the Ignisphere IP, including merchandise plans such as figures.
■ Multiple Light Novel Projects with Kadokawa in Progress
A novelization project published by Kadokawa's Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, along with several light novel projects set in the Ignisphere world, are currently in progress.
Further details will be announced in future updates.
■ Gazer of Dawn Game Information
Planning & Development: Monochrome
Publishing & Promotion: GOOD SMILE COMPANY
Expected Release: 2028
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Steam
Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified)
Copyright: ©IGNISPHERE / GOOD SMILE COMPANY