As it celebrates its 15th anniversary this month, Monochrome has partnered with Good Smile Company to establish IGNISPHERE, a new intellectual property and fictional universe.

IGNISPHERE is an entirely original, expansive world woven together by numerous nations and races. It is also the name of the game studio led by creator Takafumi Noma.

Noma has worked as a programmer on numerous successful games. As director of Unicorn Overlord, he was involved in every stage of development, including the story and character design. For IGNISPHERE, he aims to bring that hands-on approach to building a cohesive, immersive world.

Beginning with games, IGNISPHERE will expand across a variety of media.

Official IGNISPHERE Twitter Account Launches

The official IGNISPHERE Twitter account launched today, Friday, September 25. It will share the latest news about IGNISPHERE and DAWNGAZER with audiences around the world. Stay tuned for further updates.

Teaser Video Released as Development Begins on DAWNGAZER

Monochrome and Good Smile Company have begun joint development of DAWNGAZER, the first game set in IGNISPHERE. The title is being developed as an action RPG.

Music by Yoshimi Kudo

Yoshimi Kudo will compose music for the game. The teaser video features a piece composed and arranged by Kudo, whose credits include Unicorn Overlord and Elden Ring. KOCHO, whose credits include vocals for the main theme of the television drama Unnatural, handled vocals and singer coordination.

IGNISPHERE Teaser Music Credits

• Composition and Arrangement: Yoshimi Kudo
• Vocals: KOCHO, SAK., Maki Takimoto
• Cello: Wataru Mukai

Exclusive Interview with Takafumi Noma Published

An exclusive interview with Takafumi Noma, creator of IGNISPHERE and director of DAWNGAZER, is now available on Dengeki Online and Famitsu.com.

The interview explores how IGNISPHERE came to be and shares stories from the development of DAWNGAZER.

Joint Intellectual Property Expansion, with Good Smile Company Handling Merchandising

Monochrome and Good Smile Company will work together to expand IGNISPHERE beyond games, including merchandise such as figures. Good Smile Company will serve as the point of contact for merchandising opportunities.

Multiple Light Novel Projects Underway with Kadokawa Corporation

Multiple light novel projects set in IGNISPHERE are in development with Kadokawa’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko imprint. Further details will be announced at a later date.

I hope it's good but that's a terrible trailer, absolutely zero actual gameplay.

Its a concept trailer. I doubt there is even a "game" at this point. More establish feel through presentation and music

I know what the intent was, but to me a video game trailer without gameplay is pointless. If I don't know how it actually plays, then I don't know whether to give a shit.

Bullshit. It is entirely possible to give a shit about announcement without an actually gameplay trailer. Here are some ways

1. The Director

2. The Developer

3. Their past works.

The fact that you participate on this site is enough. How many threads have we had over the years about unannounced or leaked games that you participate in/have been excited for before you even seen the game?

I don't tend to get that excited about games in a tangible sense without knowing what they're going to actually be like. 

In this case for instance, I liked some of Vanillaware's games, but others I found boring, so I'll need to see more to decide which camp this looks likely to fall into.

Some characters walking from right to left for a minute isn't doing it for me, that's all.

Nice. Will be looking forward to future news about this game.

Challenge to Japanese devs with RPGs these days. An english name that does not sound randomized. Challenge level, impossible.

I was interested in the Wild Arms successor. Then it was cancelled. I backed Mighty No 9 based on a reputation of the man behind it. I was horribly let down. So I am with you. I need to see gameplay. A respected name is nice and all but been more examples that I named of well known name and what ends up is a wet fart or nothing at all. Rare occasion it pans out well.  Shenmue III happened at least but it sucked. Bloodstained was good tho. It's so mixed,I need to see gameplay and I need some assurance it will come out. I don't do KS stuff anymore. 

Side note. Remember when FFXVI hyped up a DMC combat director was working on it? Game comes out and the combat is all flash but the depth of a rain puddle. Promises are easy. Results are not.