Shochiku exhibited at "BitSummit" for the first time!

Shochiku Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting as a publisher at BitSummit the 13th, Japan's largest indie game festival, to be held July 18-20, 2025, at Kyoto Municipal Kangyo Kan Miyakomesse. At the Shochiku booth, you will be able to try out many game titles and receive some original cards. Among them, don't miss the latest test-play experience of "Eternal Palace Sakura", a rogue-lite 3D action game that we will be newly publishing. We will also be exhibiting "BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW," a feature-length horror game that will be released for PlayStation 5 at the same time as the PC (Steam ) version, and "Return from Core," which will be updated for Japanese translation at the time of its official release. If you are coming to BitSummit the 13th, please be sure to stop by the Shochiku booth!

Additional game titles to be exhibited will be announced as they become available, so please keep an eye on our BitSummit information!

Exhibit title 1: Rogue-lite 3D action "Eternal Palace Sakura"

The up-and-coming indie game group “Denneko Yuugi” is currently developing “Eternal Palace Sakura,” a roguelike 3D action game where players explore dungeons to strengthen their characters and enjoy spectacular 3D action. Players control the "Cool!” and "cute! are combined in Retla, a brown cat-eared, dual-wielding hooded heroine. The high quality design and animation will enhance your gaming experience. At our booth, you will be able to try out a demo version of the game with the newest elements. And we will distribute an original cards to those who visit our booth. The full version will be available in the first quarter of 2026. Please add the game to your wish list and wait for the official release date.

Original Cards

Visitors to the booth will receive an original card at random!

Eternal Palace Sakura original cards (3 kinds)

Story

The main character "Retla Stolteins," a beautiful cat-eared dual-wielder, ad heard rumors of a phantom palace and had come to the far eastern country of “Ouran”. The rumor is that "those who overcome the ordeal in the palace can obtain a relic of the gods.” Retla finally arrives at the desired palace, and upon entering, she is trapped inside. Will Retla be able to overcome the ordeal at the fantasy palace and solve the mystery of this palace?

Game Outline

[Title] Eternal Palace Sakura

[Release] First Quarter of 2026

[Supported Platforms] PC (Steam)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2991310

[Price] TBA

[Number of players] Single-player

[Developer] Denneko Yuugi

[Publisher] Shochiku

© Denneko Yuugi. All rights reserved.  Licensed to & published by Denneko Yuugi, 

Shochiku Co.,Ltd.

Exhibit title 2: A feature-length horror game "BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW"

The game, which will be released simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and Steam, is part of the "BrokenLore" series, a first-person horror adventure game in development by Serafini Productions that also supports Japanese subtitles. BrokenLore is a fragmented narrative experience that blends horror, psychological introspection, and mythic undertones. Each title in the series is a self-contained story, yet all are interconnected within a larger overarching narrative — a "mega-lore" that gradually unfolds as new chapters are released. Seemingly minor details and obscure references in one game may become critical pieces of the larger puzzle in another, encouraging attentive and lore-driven players to connect the dots across the series. The saga offers a unique take on modern anxieties, emotional fragility, and personal trauma, expressed through surreal environments, symbolic horror, and deeply human storytelling. Two titles are currently available — DON’T WATCH and LOW — with two more launching later this year: UNFOLLOW and FOLLOW.

Visitors to the Shochiku booth will be able to try out the main points of "BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW" and will also receive original cards. In addition, a demo version of the game is currently available on Steam, and the full version will be released in late 2025. Please add it to your wish list and wait for the official release date.

**The demo version and the full version contain horror elements**.

Original Cards

Visitors to the booth will receive an original card at random!

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW Original Novelty Cards (3 kinds)

Story

When Anne wakes up, she is in a quiet, unknown place. How did she get here? She is perplexed, and there seems to be "something not human" behind her....

An astonishing horror game that explores the darkness of social networking sites, featuring many famous influencers such as Akidearest and Knite, who are active on YouTube and TikTok.

Game Outline

[Title] "BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW

[Release] Third Quarter of 2025

[Supported platforms]

PC (Steam) https://store.steampowered.com/app/2133830/BrokenLore_UNFOLLOW/

PlayStation 5 https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/concept/10008188

[Price] TBA

[Number of players] Single-player

[Developer] Serafini Productions

[Publisher] Serafini Productions, Shochiku

® Serafini Productions. All rights reserved.  Licensed to & published by Serafini Productions, Shochiku Co.,Ltd. 

Exhibit title 3: "Return from Core," a sandbox ADV

Released on Steam as an early access title on December 15, 2023, "Return from Core" is a highly acclaimed sandbox game featuring seven monster girls and offering unparalleled freedom. We are pleased to announce that we will be updating the Japanese translation for the official release. Additionally, at the Shochiku booth at BitSummit, you can be among the first to try the Japanese translation update version. Add it to your wishlist and stay tuned for the official release!

Original Cards

Visitors to the booth will receive an original card at random!

Return from Core Original Novelty Cards (2 types)

Story

Tragedy befell the Earth’s surface, forcing civilization to withdraw deep underground near the planet’s core. Scavenge the world below, mine for natural resources, take down monsters, and learn to survive as the last remnants of humanity. Discover a powerful ancient technology and harness its energy to restore mankind and return to the surface.

■Game Outline

[Title] "Return from Core

[Release date of the product version] July 2025

[Supported Platforms] PC (Steam)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2171630

[Price] 1,900 JPY

[Number of players] Single-player

[Developer] Tanxun Studio

[Publisher] 2P Games, Shochiku

© Tanxun Studio. All rights reserved. Licensed to & published by 2P Games, Shochiku Co.,Ltd. 2P Games and the 2P Games logo are registered trademarks of Hong Kong Gamease Technology Co., Ltd. or its affiliates.

■BitSummit the 13th Overview

[Dates] Friday, July 18, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025

[Venue] 3rd Exhibition Hall, 3F, Miyako messe

[Official website] https://bitsummit.org/