Animate will begin selling new "Limbus Company" merchandise on October 3, 2026, and will host a promotional event.
A dystopian RPG featuring a clock-headed warden and 12 prisoners
This title is a turn-based RPG developed by South Korea’s ProjectMoon.
Followingand *Library of Ruina*, and is set in a massive dystopian city. Players take on the role of “Dante,” the clock-headed protagonist and “Warden,” who, alongside 12 “Prisoners,” aims to recover the “Golden Branch” from the ruins of the Lobotomy Corporation facility.
The prisoners fight by swapping out “personalities” with different skills and “E.G.O.”s—which function as equipment—all of which can be obtained through gacha draws. Since its release in 2023, the game celebrated its third anniversary in February 2026.
Chapter 10 of the Main Story Introduces a Top-Down Exploration Segment—To Be Rolled Out Gradually Over Three Weeks
On September 17, Chapter 10 (Part 1) of the main story was released. While the story has progressed in a visual novel format up to this point, Chapter 10 introduces a top-down exploration segment as a new gameplay system.
However, following the release of Chapter 10, the developers received various feedback regarding gameplay controls. The September 24 update included improvements such as adjusting enemy attack speeds in specific stages and reducing input lag, as well as a feature allowing Steam users to customize their control schemes.
Additionally, Chapter 10 is designed so that players can access it early if they have cleared Chapter 1. This measure was explained as a way to allow new players to easily experience the new gameplay in Chapter 10 from an early stage.
Chapter 10 was subsequently rolled out in phases over three weeks: Chapter 10 (Part 1) on September 24 and Chapter 10 (Part 2) today, October 1.
Chapter 10 (Part 2) Released; Steam Concurrent Users Reach 151,455, the Second-Highest on Record
According to the unofficial database siteSteamDB, on September 17, when Chapter 10 (Part 1) was released, the Steam version recorded a peak of 135,640 concurrent players.This figure is second only to the all-time high of 157,444 recorded on July 9 during the “9th Walpurgis Night” event.
Then, on September 24, when Chapter 10 (Part 1) was released, the number rose again to 115,334. Today, October 1, with the release of Chapter 10 (Part 2), the maximum concurrent users within the past 24 hours had reached 151,455 as of the time of writing (around 5:00 PM).
New Merchandise Featuring Original Illustrations, Including Acrylic Stands and Metal Badges
As the main story continues to gain momentum, Animate is releasing new merchandise featuring original illustrations, including “Acrylic Stands” and the “Metal Character Badge Collection.”
The lineup also includes the “Chua-Sta Miniature Acrylic Stand Collection,” featuring chibi-style illustrations, and “A4 Clear Posters” that let you enjoy in-game illustrations in a larger format.
New Merchandise from Animate
Acrylic Stands
Release Date: October 3, 2026
Price: 1,980 yen each
Varieties: 13 types
Metal Character Badge Collection
Release Date: October 3, 2026
Price: 550 yen per pack, 7,150 yen per box (13 packs)
Varieties: 13 varieties total
Chua Sta Miniature Acrylic Stand Collection
Release Date: October 3, 2026
Price: 660 yen per pack, 8,580 yen per box (13 packs)
Varieties: 13 in total
A4 Clear Poster
Release Date: October 3, 2026
Price: 660 yen each
Varieties: 12 types
In addition to these, many other new products will be released. Please check the related products page on the Animate Online Store for product details.
Animate stores nationwide and the Animate Online Store will host the “LIMBUS COMPANY Autumn Fair” from October 3 to November 1.During the event, for every 1,100 yen spent on related merchandise purchases or pre-orders, or for every Gratte product purchased or pre-ordered (with a deposit of 1,100 yen or more), you will receive one random postcard from a set of 26 varieties as a bonus.
Additionally, during this period, Animate Yokohama Vivre will host a pop-up shop featuring an exhibition of newly drawn illustrations.
“Limbus Company” is currently available on PC (Steam),iOS, andAndroid, and the game is free-to-play.
