Press release:
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo — August 30 — Shueisha Games Inc. today announced that the release of its survivors royale game JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, previously scheduled for 2026, has been postponed to 2027 with a 2nd trailer. The additional development time will allow the team to deliver the best possible experience to players. Shueisha Games will also host the world’s first playtest at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which starts on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Release Date Moved To 2027
In JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, players step into the roles of characters from JUJUTSU KAISEN and battle countless Cursed Spirits and rival players in an online survivors royale for up to eight players.
The game brings the series’ characters to life in the distinctive pixel art style of poncle, creator of Vampire Survivors. Players battle Cursed Spirits, grow stronger through combat, outlast their rivals, and fight to become the last one standing.
While the game was originally scheduled for release in 2026, Shueisha Games has made the decision to postpone its release to 2027 in order to further improve the game and deliver the best possible experience to players. Further details regarding the release date will be announced at a later time.
The 2nd Trailer Reveals More Playable Characters and Bosses
In addition to the new key visual unveiled at Juju Fes 2026, the fifth-anniversary event for JUJUTSU KAISEN held last month, this new teaser showcases the powerful attacks of the playable characters that will be available in the playtest version at the JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON area of the Shueisha Games booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The trailer also features pixel-art animations of all eight boss characters. In addition to Naoya Zen’in and Kenjaku, who were unveiled for the first time at Juju Fes 2026, the lineup includes Junpei Yoshino, Jogo, Mahito, Uraume, Eso and Toji Fushiguro. These formidable bosses will also appear in the Tokyo Game Show 2026 playtest to stand in the players’ way of victory.
Build Your Own Fighting Style with the “Unite Build”
The game also puts a Vampire Survivors-inspired spin on character builds. In JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, this system is called the “Unite Build”, allowing players to create unique attack builds while feeling as though they are fighting alongside their allies.
As players level up, they can not only strengthen the skills of their chosen character, but also incorporate the techniques of other characters into their own build.
Players can look forward to exhilarating action that combines the strategic fun of building their own fighting style with the powers of a variety of allies.
World-First Playtest Coming to Tokyo Game Show 2026
At Tokyo Game Show 2026, Shueisha Games will hold the world’s first playtest for JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON. Visitors will be able to experience the online battle royale mode for up to eight players.
In this mode, eight players compete for points while battling Cursed Spirits and one another. The two players with the highest scores advance to the final showdown, where they compete to become the champion.
The playtest version features characters and gameplay that are still undergoing adjustments. A survey will also be conducted at the venue to encourage participants to try the game and share their feedback and impressions.
■ Tokyo Game Show 2026 Details
Dates and Times: Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Monday, September 21, 2026
[Business Days]
Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:00-17:00 each day
[Public Days]
Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:30-17:00 each day
Monday, September 21, 2026 (Holiday), 9:30-16:00
Location: Makuhari Messe (Exhibition Halls 1-11, International Conference Hall) / TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall
Address: 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 261-8550
Website: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/2026/
About “Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON”
Exorcise, Compete, Reach the Top
This is a survival-royale game where you become a character from “Jujutsu Kaisen” and battle against numerous cursed spirits and rivals.
Fight cursed spirits, grow stronger through battles, compete with rivals, and survive as the last one standing.
*Online play supports up to 8 players. Solo play mode available.
Supported Platforms: Nintendo Switch™2 / PlayStation®5 / XBOX Series X|S / Steam®
Genre: Survivors Royale
Release Date: Scheduled for 2027
Number of Players: 1 to 8 players
Rating: TBD
Price: TBD
Languages: Japanese / English / Chinese (Traditional) / Chinese (Simplified) / Korean / French / Italian / German / Spanish / Brazilian Portuguese
Publisher: Shueisha Games
Developer: poncle
Copyright:
©Gege Akutami/Shueisha, JUJUTSU KAISEN Project
©SHUEISHA, SHUEISHA GAMES developed by Poncle Limited
Shueisha Games Official Website: https://jjkrsurvivaton.shueisha-games.com/
Official X: https://x.com/JJKRS_JP
About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
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