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Cygames has introduced a new sub-brand, CygamesEdge, dedicated to developing small-to-medium-scale games. According to brand producer Shuichiro Hamada, the initiative aims to provide a platform for experimental and niche titles that differ from the large-scale, long-term projects typically associated with the main Cygames brand. The first title under this label, the action-adventure game "Horaku no Kuni," is scheduled for release on November 5 for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5.
Hamada emphasizes that while CygamesEdge operates with different development criteria than the main company, it maintains the same commitment to quality. The brand focuses on sharpening specific concepts to ensure they are accessible to target audiences, acting as a "point" of focus rather than the "all-encompassing" approach of larger Cygames projects. Despite the focus on smaller titles, Hamada explicitly states that the brand does not identify as "indie," noting that their budget and development resources exceed those of typical independent developers.
The brand aims to release two to three titles annually, ideally one per quarter. While the team intends to monitor market trends, they plan to reinterpret popular genres rather than simply following them. Hamada notes that the ultimate goal is to achieve commercial success and build brand trust, with a long-term ambition of producing a million-selling title within three to five years to establish the brand's identity.
