- BREAK ARTS III Out Now! Mech Customization Contest Now Underway! - 19 September 2025
BREAK ARTS III has finally launched! To celebrate the release, we’re holding a two week limited-time launch sale. During this period, both the base game and the original soundtrack featuring 9 tracks from the game will be available at 10% off! In addition, a special bundle that includes both the game and soundtrack will receive an extra additional 5% discount. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy not only the game itself but also the music that brings it to life. On Steam News, we’re also running a series of guide articles that go beyond introducing the basics of the game, offering deeper insights such as advanced techniques for mecha customization. These guides will continue to be updated regularly, so be sure to check back for the latest tips and strategies. We’re also excited to announce a Mecha Customization Contest honoring player creativity!The most outstanding entries will be featured…
- Featured in Steam Racing Fest! - 29 July 2025
Calling all Artists! From July 29 to August 5, the high-speed battle racing game BREAK ARTS II will be featured in the Steam Racing Fest with a special 70% discount! Don’t miss this opportunity to grab the game for yourself or as a gift for a friend. With BREAK ARTS III on the horizon, now is the perfect time to experience the thrill of the series and gear up for what’s next! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2522430/BREAK_ARTS_III/ PLAYISM X Facebook PLAYISM Website PLAYISM Publisher Page
- New Demo for BREAK ARTS III Now Available for a Limited Time! - 21 February 2025
Dear BREAK ARTS II players, We have released a new demo for BREAK ARTS III, which is scheduled to release in 2025! BA3 will also be joining Steam Next Fest (Feb 24-Mar 3). https://store.steampowered.com/app/2522430/BREAK_ARTS_III/ Note: The demo will only be available until the end of Next Fest. This demo includes a singleplayer mode where you can try out racing, battle, and battle racing competitions, a wide range of customization options for your machine, and Diorama Mode, where you can set up a background, place props, and freely pose your machine to take cool photos with! We hope you enjoy this game with a heavy focus on mech customization! If you notice any issues with the demo while playing, please tell us in the bug report thread on the BREAK ARTS III Steam community! We're looking forward to receiving your feedback. PLAYISM X (formerly Twitter) Bluesky Facebook PLAYISM Official…
- Break Arts II Digital PlayStation®4 Version Coming on December 2nd! - 2 December 2021
Dear Artists, We at PLAYISM, game publishing brand operated by Active Gaming Media Inc., are very happy to announce the digital release of Break Arts II, the battle racing game developed by Japanese solo developer Mercury Studio, on the PlayStation®4 for $19.99 on December 2nd! While it shares the same functions as the Steam version, Break Arts II on PlayStation®4 is optimized for performance on the PlayStation®4. However, please note that online multiplayer mode requires a PlayStation®Plus subscription and the game does not support cross-platform versus mode with the Steam version. PlayStation Store Page https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0969-CUSA16023_00-BREAKARTS2US0000 PlayStation®4 Trailer +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Hello everyone, Thank you for your continuous support of Break Arts. This is Mercury Studio, the develo…
- v1.4.3.7 update - 7 September 2021
Hello Artists, The v1.4.3.7 update is now live. Details are below. Set a threshold at which the rate of increase is reduced so that side boost cannot be set to an extremely high output value Filled in missing translations --- PLAYISM Twitter Facebook PLAYISM Official Website PLAYISM Steam Community
- v1.4.3.6 Update - 8 August 2021
Fixed issue where consecutive side boosts result in abnormal acceleration at corners. ・Reduced side boost energy consumption to minimum level to mitigate degree of increase by module ・Reduced extreme accelerations in the left and right directions ・Introduced 0.2-second interval in between consecutive side boosts *Does not apply during override --- PLAYISM Twitter Facebook PLAYISM Official Website PLAYISM Steam Community
- v1.4.3Update - 14 July 2021
Hello Artists! We mentioned that a BA2 project is in the works a little while back, and we are really pleased to have finally announced BA2 for PS4. We at MercuryStudio wanted make some minor improvements for specifically for the PS4 release. However, the PS4 release is proving to be very challenging. We debated whether it was actually viable up until very recently. As such we weren't able to properly explain to you about the timing of the update, which may have caused some confusion. We sincerely apologize for that. However, I do believe that this decision is for the best of all of you. On the other hand, as 1.4.2 has been around for a while, we also understand that some players of the PC version may be not be happy with moving away from the version that they are familiar with. 1.4.2 will still be available through the Steam beta function for those who wish to continue using it. *We do…
- Beta Ver. Update (#2) Released - 12 February 2021
Hello, Artists! We truly appreciate all the comments and ideas you’ve provided regarding the upcoming game balance adjustments! The second beta version has been released, and includes a lot of adjustments made based on your comments and feedback. We’d love to get your opinions on this beta version once again, after which we will create another build for public release. Please see the first piece put up for info on future scheduling and the adjustments mentioned above. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/547360/view/2921114226755794077 Go to Library > BreakartsII > Right-click and select “Properties” > Beta > select “1.4.3b2”. *Please be sure to back up your save data before updating. *user => => AppData => LocalLow => MercuryStudio => BREAK ARTS II ◆Vehicle-related #Side boost ・Output increased from approx. 78% to approx. 83% #Boost ・Slightly reduced slowdown speed after using Boost…
- Beta Ver. Update (#1) Released - 13 January 2021
Hello, Artists! We truly appreciate all the comments and ideas you’ve provided regarding the upcoming game balance adjustments! The first beta version has been released, and includes a lot of adjustments made based on your comments and feedback. We’d love to get your opinions on this beta version once again, between now and the end of January. Please see the first piece put up for info on future scheduling and the adjustments mentioned above. https://steamcommunity.com/games/547360/announcements/detail/2883956358785244483 Go to Library > BreakartsII > Right-click and select “Properties” > Beta > select “1.4.3b1”. *Please be sure to back up your save data before updating. *user => => AppData => LocalLow => MercuryStudio => BREAK ARTS II ◆Vehicle-related #Side boost #Improved ease of use by largely reducing consumption and slightly reducing output. ・EN consumption reduced to 40% ・Output r…
- The Wait is Finally (Almost) Over! - 14 December 2020
Hello Artists! It's been awhile! A certain large project that's been in the works since BA2 was first released is finally coming into shape. We've run into all sorts of issues, causing these plans to be significantly delayed, for which we would like to offer our sincerest apologies. Unfortunately, we can't reveal exactly what we're working on just yet, but to start things off we've got an update chock full of balance adjustments and stuff for BA2! On that note, we would like to start gathering opinions and comments from all of our Artists out there regarding what they want to see in the game. Please see below for details. ◆Overview Adjustment of various values, mainly for balance adjustment *Addition of new elements and large-scale spec changes are not possible. ◆Schedule (Planned) Mid-December 2020: First hearing period Beginning of January 2021: Launch of beta version incorporating ch…
- New PLAYISM Title: Giraffe and Annika Release Announcement - 19 February 2020
Dear PLAYISM fans, We are writing to inform you that today marks the release of our newest title. Heartfelt 3D Action+Rhythm Action game, Giraffe and Annika. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122100/Giraffe__Annika/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2PcSX7iinw Set on Spica Island, enjoy the sights and sounds as you embark on a journey packed with 3D platforming action, adventure, and rhythm game boss fights! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fea5cafad264aac0053fa8150484c26945a023871.jpghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F311fa9b4c2a07e69510dbd7835c3e014fd0335a9.jpghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F44215ecb8f1da94cfd33ee8e8323561db2b65a6f.jpghttps%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fa155b8b4391c3107f29bbf4588b444a20f1eabeb.jpg Soundtrac…
- It's Chinese New Year! PLAYISM Titles Up To 80% Off!!! - 24 January 2020
Dear Fans, One of Steam's biggest sales, the Chinese New Year Sale has begun! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F1a858fff361c560d008e2ddd23c06e7fd2540d04.gif Deeeer Simulator, currently getting memed out around the world is still on it's launch sale, trust us it's absolutely bonkers! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018800/_DEEEER_Simulator/?curator_clanid=8438467 Also these four titles, that have only just been released recently are on sale too! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fc51156e0d076d754e4d8bc587522b35c0beae05a.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/955050/Bright_MemoryEarly_Access/?curator_clanid=8438467 https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F8515b1fac6d9d591ccd616fe958b82fe34e308a7.jpg https://store.steampowered.com/app/1052440/ https://store.steampowered.co…
- The Steam Winter Sale Is On! A Gift from PLAYISM! - 20 December 2019
Dear Fans, The Steam Winter Sale has finally begun! Season's Greetings from all of us here at PLAYISM. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F4625762bb1cbc91d02ca1f47f1c0412cba8900c0.png This year we have incorporated Touhou Luna Nights into the design to celebrate its award of Best overseas indie game at Indie Play 2019. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F3712d2bed5aeae34a0d581bcf9a2dd44fb88d865.jpg *From the left: 2 members from PLAYISM, ZUN, and Saito from Whysoserious? (We accepted the award on behalf of Team Ladybug). Stop time and attack gracefully with throwing knives in this phenomenal title! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fa038c411a659b773ce213ee8b355da35b3a58b66.gif https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fe09ae3750b59c335e361%25E2%2580%25A6
- Autumn Sale On Now! Titles Under 5 dollars! - 29 November 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F3d37cb1af7160c2bbea3e96fbe027634fb779c57.png Dear Fans, Are you all enjoying perusing the Autumn Sale? There are plenty of other titles in our line up on sale than the ones we introduced yesterday. Apart from these there are plenty of other phenomenal titles so make sure you grab them while they're hot. Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fa6f85b8d937dda2024113e7a9e5938b59eb6b0b0.gif Your own choices lay the foundation for the future... Three years later, upon your arrival in the world of the future, will the choices you made bring you happiness? Or misfortune? Or something else altogether...? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1100900/Artifact_Adventure_Gaiden_DX/ Astebreed: Definitive Edition https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public…
- International Best Seller Gensokyo Night Festival on Sale! Don't miss out on this year's Autumn Sale! - 27 November 2019
Dear Fans, The Steam Autumn Sale is here! PLAYISM is going all in this year with some of our major titles on sale! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fb19e110df8c06d650a09ebaa4112d6937284de5f.jpg Freshly released on October 14th this year, Gensokyo Night Festival is available for 20% off in it's first major sale since launch. Cute pixel art and flashy combos come together in this 2D action game. If you had your eye on this title now is your chance to grab it! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F73088c3a0f2e727933bb444b47a0f573c40275f5.gif https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122050/ The Touhou Luna Nights soundtrack that was released at the same time is also on sale! The best Touhou remixes for your listening pleasure. Purchase this with the game itself, considered one the best in the Metroidvania genre for an…
- Max 80% off! Singles’ Day Sale Now On! - 11 November 2019
Dear all, It’s Singles’ Day, so there will be a 48 hour exclusive sale on Steam! How about some ruin exploration on those long Autumn nights? La-Mulana 67% OFF! https://store.steampowered.com/app/230700/LaMulana/ Pixel Game Maker MV is 33% off! Why don’t you take this opportunity to not just play games but also make them? https://store.steampowered.com/app/837510/ Steel Sword Story which was created in Pixel Game Maker is on sale too! https://store.steampowered.com/app/978190/Steel_Sword_Story/ Check out the other phenomenal titles on sale below. https://store.steampowered.com/developer/Playism/list/51161 The sale will be on for 48 hours only, don’t miss out! --- Playism Visit the Playism Website Follow us on Steam Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Check out our blog
- Trick or Treat yourself this Halloween. PLAYISM Halloween Sale with up to 80% off titles! - 29 October 2019
Dear Fans, The nights are getting longer, and Halloween draws near. It's the perfect time to stay in and get some gaming done. PLAYISM titles are up to 80% this sale and below are some examples that you can snag for a great price! The Croocked Man https://store.steampowered.com/app/736570/The_Crooked_Man/ The Sand Man https://store.steampowered.com/app/741250/The_Sand_Man/ 70% off level based 2D Side Scroller Action ""Rosenkreuzstilette"". https://store.steampowered.com/app/564150/Rosenkreuzstilette/ Be the fastest, strongest, and the most graceful. 50% off ""Break Arts Ⅱ"". https://store.steampowered.com/app/547360/BREAK_ARTS_II/ Get slapped around by beautiful monsters in ""Hakoniwa Explorer Plus"" at 40% off. https://store.steampowered.com/app/705280/Hakoniwa_Explorer_Plus/ Sale title List: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Playism/list/51161 Make sure you take this chance to…
- Playism Publisher Sale starts now! - 15 October 2019
Hello everyone, https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F5063e9f11e0d7186674f4118450f0768365be75f.jpg To celebrate the release of Gensokyo Night Festival and the soundtrack of Touhou Luna Nights on October 14th, as well as the release of the English update and soundtrack of Lost Technology on the 15th, we are happy to announce the Playism Publisher Sale! ＊The soundract of Touhou Luna Nights is currently 10% off! As it is a Publisher Sale, the discount rate is higher than the usual sales! YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY- is 80% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/774811/YUMENIKKI_DREAM_DIARY/ Ace of Seafood is 70% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/450500/Ace_of_Seafood/ Discover the full version of Forget Me Not: My Organic Garden. A mini scenario has been added in April! https://store.steampowered.com/app/363980/Forget_Me_Not_My_Organic_Garden/ Take a…
- Gensokyo Night Festival Early Access Version Stage1 Released! - 14 October 2019
Dear Fans! Thank you for your patience! The early access version of Gensokyo Night Festival has finally been released! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2Fede65528a07b1d4521f0fc278dc685947906b237.gif As it is still in early access, only the first stage will be included. Version 1.0 which is planned for release Spring 2020 will include all 6 stages. We have set up a feedback thread on Steam so please share your thoughts on there. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122050/Gensokyo_Night_Festival/ --- Playism Visit the Playism Website Follow us on Steam Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Check out our blog
- Touhou Luna Nights Soundtrack Released! - 14 October 2019
Dear Fans, https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F8438467%2F971a0b0f75e938f36d88468a395603eb3bfc083d.gif The soundtrack to Touhou Luna Nights containing a massive 26 Tracks has been released! Check out the 13 minute promo video for a taste of those sweet Luna Nights tracks! YouTube We thank you for your continued support of Touhou Luna Nights!! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142470/Touhou_Luna_Nights__Original_Soundtrack/ --- Playism Visit the Playism Website Follow us on Steam Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Check out our blog
