# Announcement of Dawngazer action RPG

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/announcement-of-dawngazer-action-rpg
> Updated: 2026-09-25T07:45:36.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Monochrome and Good Smile Company have announced ‘Dawngazer’, an action RPG scheduled for release in 2028. Developed by the newly established Ignisphia Studio—led by former Vanillaware director Takashi Noma—the game serves as the inaugural title for the ‘Ignisphia’ IP brand.

The project is intended to expand into a multi-media franchise, including light novel adaptations via Kadokawa’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko and merchandise such as figures. ‘Dawngazer’ will be available on PlayStation 5, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a soundtrack composed by Yoshiaki Kudo.

## Claims

- Takafumi Noma, the director of Unicorn Overlord, is leading the development of a new action RPG titled Dawngazer. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Dawngazer is being developed by Monochrome Corporation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Dawngazer is the first title in a new brand IP universe called IGNISPHERE. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The game is scheduled for release in 2028. (single source)
- Dawngazer will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. (single source)
- Good Smile Company is collaborating to produce figures for the IGNISPHERE brand. (single source)
- Light novels for the franchise are planned through Kadokawa's Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Takafumi Noma announces Dawngazer action RPG and Ignisphere IP

Director Takafumi Noma announced ‘Dawngazer’, an action RPG set in the new ‘Ignisphere’ fantasy universe, scheduled for release in 2028 on PS5, Switch 2, and PC.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monochrome-and-good-smile-company-reveal-ignisphere-ip

### 2026-09-25: Dawngazer RPG announced alongside Witcher 3 remaster details

New action RPG ‘Dawngazer’ by Takashi Noma is announced for 2028, while ‘The Witcher 3’ remaster is set for a September 2026 release.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dawngazer-rpg-announced-alongside-witcher-3-remaster-details

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