Arc System Works is opening a dedicated Tokyo studio next year. The new facility, Arc System Works Tokyo Studio Takumi, will launch in Shinjuku on November 2, 2026. This marks an expansion of the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue developer's infrastructure, though specifics on the studio's focus and team size remain undetailed in current announcements.
- Arc System Works opens a new Tokyo studio in Shinjuku on November 2, 2026, named Takumi.
- The move expands the developer's physical footprint beyond its existing operations.
Studio expansion often signals growth ambitions, but Arc's plans for Takumi's role in future fighting game or original projects remain unclear.
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