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Villion:Code

4 months ago

Villion:Code is a Japanese action role-playing game by Compile Heart. At a cut-off academy city, students fight GEM creatures, explore changing dungeons and transform their abilities through genome modifications. In Japan, the console versions were released on Jun 25, 2026; the European release is announced for Jan 26, 2027.

Developer
Compile Heart
Publisher
Idea Factory International
Genre
Action-RPG, JRPG, RPG
Game modes
Singleplayer
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What is Villion:Code?

Villion:Code is an action RPG from Compile Heart. A mysterious barrier traps the people of a futuristic academy city. Young fighters defend themselves against mutated creatures and try to find the cause of the catastrophe.

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Release

4 months ago

Villion:Code will be released on Jan 26, 2027 in Europe and North America. In Japan, the console versions have been available since Jun 25, 2026.

  1. PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2

    Released in Japan on June 25, 2026.

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  2. PC

    Releases on Jan 26, 2027.

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Platforms

Villion:Code is coming to Europe for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. All versions are available digitally. A physical PS5 edition is planned for Europe.

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Gameplay

Combat in Villion:Code runs in real time. Characters switch between Genome Arms with different properties for melee and ranged attacks. Precise dodging, blocking and counterattacks decide how an encounter ends.

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Fighter and creature in a colorful arena of the action RPG.
· IDEA FACTORY/COMPILE HEART/GAIA Image source

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Tube-shaped dungeons

The Sankhara areas consist of three-dimensional, tube-shaped dungeons with changing layouts. While exploring, players avoid traps, look for new routes and fight GEMs. The unusual surfaces change how the group moves through the environment.

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Character in a tube-shaped dungeon with obstacles.
· IDEA FACTORY/COMPILE HEART/GAIA Image source

Genome Cubes and abilities

Genome Cubes let you adjust the abilities of individual characters. Collected materials and EX Factors improve combat stats, add extra effects and unlock passive abilities. The different combinations shape each character's role within the group.

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Attacks with the group

Several characters fight together, even though Villion:Code is a single-player adventure. After stunning an enemy, the group can trigger a Rush attack. Support abilities and quickly switching attack behavior help in tough battles.

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Conversations and choices

Between missions, the group investigates events in the sealed-off city. Conversations, clues found and decisions drive the story forward. The digital assistant Alaya helps combine information about places and people.

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Languages and controls

In Europe, Villion:Code comes with English on-screen text and Japanese voice-over. The PC version on Steam additionally supports Japanese and Chinese on-screen text. Steam lists full controller support and Windows 11 as system requirements.

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Versions and bonus content

A physical standard edition of Villion:Code is planned for PlayStation 5 in Europe. All five announced platforms get a digital version. The Digital Deluxe Edition adds a digital art book and soundtrack to the game.

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Development and creative team

Villion:Code is being developed at Compile Heart with producer Kouji “Cozy” Okada. The creative team includes scenario writer Tadashi Satomi, composer Tsukasa Masuko and character designer Ilya Kuvshinov. The game tells a standalone story.

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