New Key Visual by MAPPA Revealed
A new key visual, specially drawn by MAPPA, the animation studio behind the “Jujutsu Kaisen” anime, has been unveiled for “Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON.” This visual was first showcased on stage at “Jujutsu Fes 2026,” setting the stage for future announcements.
Kenjaku and Naoya Zenin Join as Boss Characters
“Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON” is a battle royale game where players control pixel-art versions of Yuji Itadori and other characters, competing against up to 8 players for ranking. Developed by poncle, known for “Vampire Survivors,” the game is expected to feature over 20 characters. It has been confirmed that “Kenjaku” and “Naoya Zenin” will appear as new boss characters, adding to the ten characters previously announced.
World Premiere Playtest at Tokyo Game Show 2026
The world’s first opportunity to play “Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON” will be available at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Attendees can experience a playtest at the Shueisha Games booth. Those who complete specific conditions during the playtest will receive an original novelty item, details of which will be announced later.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 will take place from September 17 (Thursday) to September 21 (Monday, holiday) at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
About “Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON”
This Survivors Royale game allows players to embody characters from “Jujutsu Kaisen” and engage in battles against numerous Cursed Spirits and rival players. The objective is to fight Cursed Spirits, grow stronger through combat, and outlast rivals to become the last one standing. The game supports up to 8 players in online play and includes a solo play mode.
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Supported Platforms: Nintendo Switch™2 / PlayStation®5 / XBOX Series X|S / Steam®
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Genre: Survivors Royale
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Release Date: Scheduled for 2026
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Players: 1-8 players
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Rating: To be determined
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Price: To be determined
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Languages: Japanese / English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Korean / French / Italian / German / Spanish / Brazilian Portuguese
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Publisher: Shueisha Games
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Developer: poncle
Developer Profile: poncle
Founded by Luca Galante, poncle is the studio behind the hit title “Vampire Survivors.” What began as a solo project during the pandemic has grown into a significant international team. The studio is committed to creating games with strong mechanics, fair pricing, high replayability, and respecting players’ time. Despite the unexpected success of “Vampire Survivors,” poncle continues to uphold its founding principles of creating games that are easy to understand, generous, and escalate into chaotic situations with skillful play. In addition to its own projects, poncle collaborates with and supports other developers who share its values of player respect, fair pricing, and high replayability.
Related Links
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“Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON” Official Website: https://jjkrsurvivaton.shueisha-games.com/
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Official X: https://x.com/JJKRS_JP
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Tokyo Game Show 2026 Official Website: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/2026/
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“Jujutsu Kaisen” Anime Official HP: https://jujutsukaisen.jp/
