Greetings, Star Guardians.
This is PD Koo of .
Since announcing the CBT recruitment, I’m pleased to return with another Developer Notes.
It has already been a month since we unveiled the first trailer during gamescom this past summer.
Since then, we’ve shared various updates through our official social channels and Discord, including information about mobile pre-registration and its rewards. We’ve also been grateful to see players from around the world steadily signing up for the CBT.
Thank you once again for your continued interest and support for . Our development team is working diligently to meet your expectations through ongoing testing and improvements.
The biggest news we would like to share this time, as previously announced on our official channels, is that we will be attending Tokyo Game Show 2025, taking place on September 25 in Tokyo, Japan.
We’re incredibly excited for the opportunity to meet many of you in person and share more of what we’ve been working on.
As this will be our very first global offline event, we feel a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation.
Japan holds a special place in our hearts, not only as the home of the original [The Seven Deadly Sins] series, but also as a country where many long-time fans have shown us their support.
That’s why this upcoming appearance at TGS feels all the more meaningful to us.
It is not just an opportunity to showcase our game through a screen, but a rare and meaningful chance to connect with you face-to-face. We hope to present everything we’ve prepared with our utmost effort, and create a moment that everyone can enjoy together.
In this Developer Notes, we would like to share a closer look at the combat system in .
As mentioned in our first Developer Notes, combat in revolves around each hero’s use of three different weapons, allowing for a wide variety of playstyles. To make battles even more strategic and dynamic, our team has been developing the Tag Skills and Burst System, which further expand on these combat styles.
Tag Skills are activated when switching heroes and consume a Tag Gauge that fills through normal attacks and skill use. These skills are not just for dealing damage. They are designed to be used strategically in a variety of combat situations, such as countering specific boss patterns or providing buffs to allies. By incorporating these mechanics, we aim to deliver a fast-paced and immersive combat experience.
The Burst System is a key feature designed to enhance synergy between elemental attributes and hero combinations. In , each weapon grants its own elemental attribute, and the Burst System plays a central role in utilizing these attributes during combat.
The Burst Gauge builds up by landing consecutive attacks with the same element, and once activated, it unleashes unique effects depending on the element used. We are currently refining this system to further emphasize the elemental identity of each hero and weapon, and to encourage a wide variety of strategic team compositions based on elemental synergy that we cannot wait to share with you.
The combat systems introduced above are being developed as key elements in the diverse boss battles you will encounter in .
In addition to Tag Skills and the Burst Gauge, each boss will feature unique combat mechanics and distinct strategy points, offering a wide range of tactical approaches and enjoyable challenges.
To give you a better idea, we would like to highlight a few examples in this Developer Notes.
The Red Demon uses powerful area-of-effect attacks and dangerous patterns, but with well-timed Tag Skills, you can interrupt its strikes and create opportunities to counterattack.
The Gray Demon takes to the skies after a certain period of time, launching airborne assaults. However, using specific heroes’ Adventure Skills, you can shoot it down, leaving it stunned and giving you the upper hand in battle.
Albion leverages its massive size in a three-phase encounter that cannot be overcome through simple attacks and dodging alone. Victory lies in utilizing environmental elements that appear during the fight to disable the boss and strike at its core on the chest.
As you can see, combat in is designed to encourage strategic play using Tag Skills and the Burst system to overcome the unique patterns and mechanics of each boss. We are continually refining these features to deliver an even more dynamic and engaging battle experience.
Some of you may have already guessed, but the systems and bosses we have introduced here will be revealed for the very first time at ‘Tokyo Game Show 2025.’ We are truly excited to finally showcase what we’ve been preparing directly on-site.
At this year’s TGS, we will be unveiling a total of 12 playable heroes, along with the ‘Fairy King’s Forest,’ the homeland of the Fairy King, King. Visitors will also be able to experience open-world exploration firsthand, using flying mounts that were previously only shown in trailers.
The venue will also feature a variety of stage events, including appearances by the original Japanese voice cast such as ‘Yuki Kaji,’ who voices Meliodas, as well as PVP showcases featuring popular streamers and a cosplay show. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed on our official X and YouTube channels, so please stay tuned.
TGS 2025 marks more than just a hands-on demo. It is the very first opportunity for us to share the core gameplay and vision of directly with players around the world. We believe that the feedback you share with us on-site will serve as a valuable foundation for future development, enabling us to create an even more polished and complete experience.
Lastly, mobile pre-registration and CBT sign-ups are currently underway. By pre-registering, you can receive the character ‘Tioreh,’ the Skyborne Gale Dual Swords Weapon, 10 Draw Tickets, as well as a variety of growth materials and Gold. The Closed Beta Test will be the very first opportunity to experience the core content of and share your valuable feedback with us.
We look forward to your participation in both the pre-registration and CBT. Thank you once again for your continued support, Star Guardians. We will continue doing our best to deliver an adventure you can truly enjoy.
Thank you.
Sincerely, PD Koo