Hello, everyone. I'm Obi, the director of the upcoming new game Donutal at Arc System Works. With the release of Donutal just around the corner, we've been regularly posting via note to share the appeal of the game and behind-the-scenes stories from its development. Today, I’d like to introduce the BGM (Background Music) of the game, highlighting tracks from the recently released 3rd trailer as…
Today's artwork features the recurring "Popol" alongside "DOLPHIN," the android who assists the protagonist. In this game, you’ll team up with DOLPHIN to interview aliens arriving on Earth. What kind of story will unfold through DOLPHIN's assistance and your interactions with the Popol? Stay tuned to find out!
3 days to go until 'Donutal' launches! Special commemorative art drop!! we are sharing a cute illustration of an Octo happily holding their favorite shellfish!
Hello. My name is Obi, and I am the director of the new game currently in development at Arc System Works titled Donutal . Today, I would like to share the secret story behind the birth of Donutal ! ▶️Arc-style "Just-Make-It Project" Donutal was born from an initiative called the "Just-Make-It Project," proposed by Arc System Works' President Kidooka. Simply put, it is an in-house pitch competi…
■Donutal Release Date Confirmed for Friday, September 3, 2026 — Early Purchase Bonus Announced! Donutal is officially set for release on Friday, September 3, (PDT)! As an early purchase bonus, players will also receive the "Donutal Original Soundtrack," featuring 13 in-game tracks. This bonus is available for a limited time, so be sure to add the game to your Wishlist today! ・Donutal Release Da…
Hello. My name is Obi, and I serve as the director for the new game Donutal at Arc System Works. In this newsletter, we would like to share various topics about the game from a developer's perspective, so please entertain us for a while. Today, I will talk about the thoughts put into the title itself: Donutal . *Donutal Logo Donutal is a coined term that I, as the director, came up with to expr…
Today, we released a brand-new System Overview Trailer. Donutal is scheduled for release on Steam in 2026. Please add the game to your wishlist and stay tuned for the launch!
Thank you very much for playing the demo of our alien communication adventure, Donutal. We have had a massive number of players try the game right after its release, and the entire development team is deeply grateful. Through the demo survey, social media, and other channels, we have received a wealth of feedback regarding the world-building, character designs, BGM, and the interrogation system…
Arc System Works is excited to announce that its upcoming title, Donutal, is scheduled for release on Steam in 2026. A playable demo is available now. Please note: Save data from the demo will not carry over to the full version. About Donutal You awaken from a cold sleep and suddenly find yourself in the year 2206. What you once knew as the International Space Station is now the International S…
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