- Otuki Game Summit 2026 - 14 September 2026
Otuki Game Summit 2026On September 26, 2026, Isekizima will also be exhibited at the real-world event “Otuki Game Summit 2026” held in Otsuki, Japan.https://otsuki-esports.com/?p=455This is a local game event supported by Otsuki City and the Otsuki Tourism Association to help promote the local area.It features not only indie games, but also survival games, board games, and more.
- Platformer Fever - 1 September 2026
Platformer Feverhttps://store.steampowered.com/curator/46234690/sale/PlatformerFeverThis is an event featuring platformer games.Depending on how you look at Isekizima, it can be placed in various genres, butif you look at the gameplay, I think most people would probably put it in the platformer genre.
- Update ver. 0.7009 - 30 August 2026
ver. 0.7009- A confirmation screen is now shown when skipping the tutorial using a portal.- Wire Action auto-aim is now strongly guided by the input direction.- Increased the wire launch speed.- Dust is now shown when touching the ground during Wire Action.- Dust is now shown while sliding.- Changed the background color of the SP bar.ver. 0.7xxI've completed implementing all stages and am currently making adjustments. In this announcement, I've listed items that can be confirmed even in the DEMO version. If I update the game without a specific announcement, I'd be happy if you could just watch over it and think, "Oh, I guess some kind of adjustments are being made!"
- Update ver. 0.7008 - 27 August 2026
ver. 0.7008- Projectiles fired by enemies now fade out when they disappear.- Platforms that break when stepped on will no longer activate just from being touched while the player is in the air.- Added dust and leaf effects to pitfall traps.- Added a dust cloud effect when arches collapse.- Added more details to the backgrounds of some stages.ver. 0.7xxI've completed implementing all stages and am currently making adjustments. In this announcement, I've listed items that can be confirmed even in the DEMO version. If I update the game without a specific announcement, I'd be happy if you could just watch over it and think, "Oh, I guess some kind of adjustments are being made!"
- ANTHRO FESTIVAL 2026 - 21 August 2026
ANTHRO FESTIVAL 2026The event “ANTHRO FESTIVAL 2026” has started!https://store.steampowered.com/sale/anthrofestival2026This is a festival of anthropomorphic animals... but if you look at the event page, I don't think any explanation is needed.In Japan, we call this “Kemo.”
- Update ver. 0.7007 - 19 August 2026
ver. 0.7007- When a game controller is selected, keyboard controls will no longer be shown together in the input hints.- When an Xbox controller is selected, the input hints will be changed to the style “LB (L1)” and “LT (L2)”. This may look strange to some people, but I think it will be helpful to some people.- I made a small change to how the illustrated hints shown in tutorials and other places are displayed.ver. 0.7xxI've completed implementing all stages and am currently making adjustments. In this announcement, I've listed items that can be confirmed even in the DEMO version. If I update the game without a specific announcement, I'd be happy if you could just watch over it and think, "Oh, I guess some kind of adjustments are being made!"
- Update ver. 0.7006 - 17 August 2026
ver. 0.7006- Fixed an issue where the item description text was displayed incorrectly when purchasing items in the shop.- Added a visual indicator for the strong wind area in Ruins of Wind #4.- The English and Brazilian Portuguese translations have been improved.ver. 0.7xxI've completed implementing all stages and am currently making adjustments. In this announcement, I've listed items that can be confirmed even in the DEMO version. If I update the game without a specific announcement, I'd be happy if you could just watch over it and think, "Oh, I guess some kind of adjustments are being made!"
- Brazilian Portuguese localization has been added. - 14 August 2026
Brazilian Portuguese localization has been added.Thank you to Pãozin for the translation!ver. 0.7004- Added Brazilian Portuguese to the language settings.- The English translation has been improved.- Fixed an issue where the clapping sound would not play on some menu screens.
- Buwan ng Wika: Lingua Narrative Celebration - 12 August 2026
Buwan ng Wika: Lingua Narrative Celebration 2026This is a Steam event held in celebration of “Buwan ng Wika,” which celebrates the cultures and languages of the Philippines.It brings together narrative-driven games and localized titles that can be enjoyed across language and cultural differences.https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45022621/sale/BuwanNgWika2026The story of “isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey” is also being localized into English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian.
- CAT AWARENESS FELINE SALE 2026 - 9 August 2026
CAT AWARENESS FELINE SALE 2026“CAT AWARENESS,” an event promoting cat adoption, has started!https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46231775-MrFofino/sale/catawarenesssale2026At this event, you can discover all kinds of games related to cats!I also live with two cats, and both of them came to my home through adoption.
- Update ver. 0.7003 - 6 August 2026
ver. 0.7003I made some changes to the menu screen design.- Added a visual indicator to the icon of the currently equipped costume.- Added a visual indicator to skill icons that are at maximum level.- Adjusted the design of the skill descriptions and upgrade screen.- A message is now displayed when you select a skill icon that cannot be upgraded.ver. 0.7xxI've completed implementing all stages and am currently making adjustments. In this announcement, I've listed items that can be confirmed even in the DEMO version. If I update the game without a specific announcement, I'd be happy if you could just watch over it and think, "Oh, I guess some kind of adjustments are being made!"
- East Asia Indie Games Celebration Curatoria - 5 August 2026
East Asia Indie Games Celebration CuratoriaThe East Asian indie game exchange event “East Asia Indie Games Celebration Curatoria” is now underway.isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey is also taking part.https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45543967/sale/EastAsiaIndieGamesCelebration2026?tab=9
- 東京ゲームダンジョン13 - 1 August 2026
Tokyo Game Dungeon 13isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey will be exhibiting at the in-person event “Tokyo Game Dungeon 13,” held in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, on August 8, 2026.Booth number: 3T-1https://tokyogamedungeon.com/You can play the game and pick up a postcard at the booth.Please stop by!A related Steam event is also currently underway.https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44802688/sale/TokyoGameDungeon13
- Eastern Martial Artists Week - 23 July 2026
The “Eastern Martial Artists Week” event is now live!This event focuses on Eastern martial arts, swordsmanship, ninjutsu, and mystical arts.Kijino, the protagonist of isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey, also fights using 《瞬火の術》 (Matatabi), which releases flames from his tails, 《指凍の術》 (Sashimi), which uses kung fu-like actions, and 《錆抜の術》 (Sabinuki), which resembles an iai sword-drawing technique!https://store.steampowered.com/sale/EasternMartialArtistsWeek2026isekizima is participating in the “Myths & Legend” category. Please check it out!
- HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026 - 23 July 2026
isekizima Exhibiting at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026!I am excited to announce that "isekizima" will be featured at a hands-on demo booth at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026, the UK's largest celebration of Japanese culture, held at Olympia London from July 24th to 26th, 2026.This opportunity has been made possible through the support of JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization).At the demo booth, you can play a special event-exclusive trial stage, and limited-edition postcards will also be distributed!I am thrilled to share Japan's "kawaii" game culture and the mythical Nekomata (fork-tailed demon cat) with everyone in the UK!https://hyperjapan.co.uk/
- Update ver. 0.7002 - 22 July 2026
ver. 0.7002- Fixed an issue where the game could freeze when the player died in certain stages while both \ and \ in \ were enabled.- When vertical sync is disabled, the maximum FPS is now limited to 120. (When vertical sync is enabled, the FPS will depend on your system. This behavior has not changed.)ver. 0.7xxI've completed implementing all stages and am currently making adjustments. In this announcement, I've listed items that can be confirmed even in the DEMO version. If I update the game without a specific announcement, I'd be happy if you could just watch over it and think, "Oh, I guess some kind of adjustments are being made!"
- GamePavilionJP 2026 Summer - 18 July 2026
Discover Indie Games from Japan! GamePavilionJP 2026 Summerisekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey is participating online in GamePavilionJP.This Steam event is connected with a physical event held in Osaka.Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:00–17:00Location: Sky Hall, 9th Floor, Kyocera Dome OsakaI am participating online this time, so isekizima will not be exhibited at the physical venue.But if you can visit the venue, please come and enjoy the event!https://gamepavilion.jp/2026-summer/
- New Trailer Released! - 29 June 2026
A new trailer has been released on the store page.The music is composed by collt, who created all the BGM for this game.The vocals are by Erum Nagi, who has sung many ethnic and constructed-language songs.The editing was done by the developer, who is a complete amateur at video production, but did their absolute best...I hope this trailer conveys the world and charm of the game!
- Update ver. 0.6907 - 27 June 2026
ver. 0.6907- Hitting walls or breakable walls now produces a thumping sound. (However, since this sound is meant to emphasize that the wall is unbreakable, the visual appearance of the wall might not perfectly match the impression of the sound.)- The total play time and stage time are now displayed in the menu.- Slightly modified the opening credits.ver. 0.6xxI've completed implementing all stages and am currently making adjustments. In this announcement, I've listed items that can be confirmed even in the DEMO version. If I update the game without a specific announcement, I'd be happy if you could just watch over it and think, "Oh, I guess some kind of adjustments are being made!"
- Update ver. 0.6906 - 19 June 2026
ver. 0.6906- Fixed an issue where incorrect icons were displayed on the roulette wheel.- Slightly adjusted the prize lottery method for the roulette.ver. 0.6xxI've completed implementing all stages and am currently making adjustments. In this announcement, I've listed items that can be confirmed even in the DEMO version. If I update the game without a specific announcement, I'd be happy if you could just watch over it and think, "Oh, I guess some kind of adjustments are being made!"
