Hyperspace Neptunia: Unlimited Announced for 2027 as First Mainline JRPG

Idea Factory International has announced Hyperspace Neptunia: Unlimited, the next mainline entry in Compile Heart’s Neptunia RPG series. The game will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027. This marks the franchise’s first new mainline installment in over a decade, following Megadimension Neptunia VII, which was released in North America in 2016.

Series producer Hikaru Yasui and longtime character illustrator Tsunako are returning for the new entry. Familiar Goddesses Neptune, Noire, Blanc, and Vert will appear alongside new characters, including Rouge (Red Heart), Ciel (Blue Heart), and Anna and Lotte (Eclipse Heart).

The story follows Neptune after an asteroid strike triggers a catastrophic event, leaving her alone in a mysterious white void. Guided by an unknown voice, she notices numbers marked on her cheek and gains the ability to “retry” events. This begins a repeating cycle of endings and new beginnings as Neptune encounters new allies and enemies while attempting to prevent a disaster known as Doomsday.

One of the larger gameplay changes involves exploration. Dungeons are more expansive, allowing the Goddesses to switch between running and flying to reach rooftops, waterways, and elevated areas. Players can use these abilities to search for items and encounter enemies throughout each area.

Flight also plays a role in combat, as characters can transform into their Goddess Forms and attack enemies from above. The battle system includes revised combo mechanics, new EXE Drive animations, and large-scale boss encounters.

Character customization is also returning with additional options. Players can change character colors and adjust the size, placement, and appearance of accessories. Processor Unit equipment found in dungeons can be strengthened to improve character stats, while the returning Disc Make system allows players to craft items that grant new abilities. Customization extends to the Goddesses’ transformed appearances, including the option to change Purple Heart’s wing colors.

Physical editions are planned for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 in North America, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving on a full game cartridge. Europe will receive a physical PlayStation 5 edition, while all five platforms will receive digital releases. Standard physical editions are available to wishlist through Idea Factory International’s online stores. Details regarding the Limited Edition and Steam store page will be announced later.

The RPG will feature English and Japanese voice acting across all platforms. Console versions will support English and Japanese text, while the Steam release will additionally include Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. An exact release date and pricing have not been announced.