Sohei Shinkawa (新川 宗平), the former president of Nippon Ichi Software, announced that he had borrowed ¥20 million from a bank to cover a development funding shortfall with his personal assets. His new SRPG, ‘Demons Night Fever’, was released today.
The training RTA simulation RPG ‘Demons Night Fever’ was released on 22 October 2026 for PC (Steam), PS5 and Nintendo Switch, with Drecom handling development and Arc System Works publishing. Its genre is described as a training RTA simulation RPG, featuring a distinctive system in which players sacrifice minions to wipe out enemies. Official information emphasizes the presentation and strategic gameplay of using up both allied and enemy minions. The price is ¥4,950 including tax for both the physical and download versions.
According to the article, Sohei Shinkawa (新川 宗平) posted on his X account that day, “I borrowed ¥20 million from a bank and put it all in.” He disclosed the difficult funding situation, saying that he had kept it secret from his wife. He also called for support for the game in the spirit of crowdfunding.
Shinkawa is the former president of Nippon Ichi Software and founded Super Niche LLC after leaving the company. He has previously worked on the ‘The Marl Kingdom’ series, the ‘Disgaea’ series and the ‘Hayarigami’ series, among others, and remains involved in developing new titles. The game includes elements not found in conventional RPGs, such as battles involving the “overuse” of minions and a structure in which the setting changes dramatically from chapter to chapter.