ACQUIRE, a well-known game studio, has announced its collaboration with Red Dunes Games to develop three new original games. This partnership merges Japanese and UAE gaming cultures and will be highlighted at the Tokyo Game Show.
Partnership Between ACQUIRE and Red Dunes Games
ACQUIRE, Inc. and Red Dunes Games have entered into a multi-year deal to create original games. This marks the first collaboration between a Japanese studio (ACQUIRE) and a publisher from the UAE. According to ACQUIRE's president Takuma Endo:
*“We at ACQUIRE have always valued the originality of Japan, and we are very pleased to have met a wonderful partner in Red Dunes Games and to be able to take on a new challenge on a global scale.”*
Overview of New IPs
The companies will initially work on three original IPs codenamed Project Tremor, Project Umbra, and Project Shadowcar. According to ACQUIRE, Project Shadowcar will be a spy thriller set in a train, Tremor will feature a city-shattering Kaiju battle, and Umbra will be a dark fantasy hunting drama. The games are set to be available on PC and major consoles with multilingual support, and they will debut at the Tokyo Game Show on September 25.
Remastered Class of Heroes
Additionally, ACQUIRE announced the remaster of Class of Heroes, originally released in 2008 for PlayStation Portable. The remaster includes all three games under the title Class of Heroes: Remaster Collection and is scheduled to release on September 28, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam. The version will feature upgraded graphics, bonus scenes, and a soundtrack CD from the original installments.
The collaboration between ACQUIRE and Red Dunes Games promises to bring new original games to the market and expand their global reach, highlighting the importance of cross-cultural exchange in the gaming industry.