Rogue Anthem: Rise of the Deckbuilding Heroes

Shueisha Games and koeda Announce Release Window for ANTHEM#9

Publisher Shueisha Games and developer koeda have revealed a more precise release timeframe for their upcoming anime roguelite deckbuilder game, ANTHEM#9.

ANTHEM#9 is scheduled to launch globally on Steam for Windows PC in February 2026, with language support for Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese.

Here’s a summary of the game’s premise:

ANTHEM#9 is a turn-based deck-building rogue-lite where players undertake covert missions to preserve world equilibrium. By strategically rearranging colored Gems (red/green/blue) each turn, players can unleash an array of unique Skills in puzzle-based battles!

Synopsis

In a world plagued by dangerous minds, mad scientists, and elusive spies, the clandestine organization known as “ANTHEM#9” strives to combat these threats and maintain harmony. The narrative revolves around an agent possessing extraordinary mind-altering abilities and their perilous mission to eliminate a high-profile target.

Anthem#9 – Upholding Global Stability

ANTHEM#9 operates as a covert global society dedicated to preserving world balance through harmony. Throughout history, ANTHEM#9 has identified and neutralized potent individuals and advanced technologies deemed detrimental to global stability, ensuring crises are averted discreetly.

The game spotlights several key operatives within ANTHEM#9:

Meet the cast

• Rubit – The protagonist and an ANTHEM #9 agent shrouded in mystery. Known for their commitment to balanced elegance, Rubit’s affable demeanor conceals a sharp intellect capable of ruthless actions. A skilled combatant adept at wielding daggers and poison for maximum impact.

Combat Mechanics

• Engage in puzzle-based battles by combining Gems to trigger Skills!
• Strategically assemble Gems of varying colors (red/green/blue) each turn to execute Skill Recipes and vanquish foes.
• Customize your deck with up to four Skills, utilizing them until your Gem supply is depleted. Experiment with different configurations to unleash potent combos!

About the developer, koeda

koeda is a solo game developer who embarked on a game creation journey in 2021. Despite lacking prior industry experience and programming skills, koeda pursued their dream of game development past the age of 30. Through self-learning and perseverance, koeda overcame challenges and emerged as an active participant in indie game showcases.

ANTHEM#9, koeda’s debut title, earned the prestigious grand prize at Shueisha Game Creators CAMP’s “GAME BBQ vol.2” in the “No Demo” category.