Annapurna Interactive will hold an exclusive direct at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 for its upcoming game D-Topia. Read on to learn more about the event, when it starts, and what’s going to be announced.
Everything Announced in the Annapurna Interactive New Release Stage
A Sneak Peek Into Utopia, D-Topia
Hosted by TGS 2025 official MC Shohei Taguchi, the stream opened with introductions of the special guests joining him on stage. He was joined by Annapurna Interactive representatives president Hector Sanchez and Head of Games Leanne Loombe, as well as Marumittu Games’ developers Kensaku Nakata and Akira Mitsuhashi, and comedian Nishimura Mizuki. This was followed by a live gameplay showcase, highlighting the opening sequence of D-topia.
Players were shown the initial moments leading up to entry into the residential area of D-topia, before being transported into a clean and orderly world designed to evoke harmony and security. A receptionist droid serves as a guide, offering approachable support and reinforcing the sense of safety within this controlled environment.
The world is presented as flawless on the surface, yet its management by AI introduces contrasting perspectives. While some characters regard it as an ideal system, others express concerns about the extent of its control. Core daily activities, such as eating breakfast, freshening up, and undergoing health check-ups, are woven into the gameplay loop, grounding players in the rhythms of life within D-topia.
A Day in the Life of a D-Topia Facilitator
Beyond these personal tasks, players take on the role of a facilitator and must report to work at a spacious factory. Here, they can interact with fellow facilitators, but the primary responsibility is solving daily puzzles. During the showcase, the first set of puzzles was revealed, beginning from Level 1-1 and progressing through Level 4-1. At the end of each stage, players are graded based on their score and the speed at which they completed the puzzles.
After completing their factory work in the morning, players can spend the afternoon exploring the wider world, meeting new residents, and assisting them with various tasks that gradually move the story forward. Among the characters introduced during the showcase is a short, stout child with blonde hair and glasses, who seems to
Annapurna Interactive’s Debut in Tokyo Game Show 2025
This D-Topia showcase also highlights Annapurna Interactive’s first ever booth and showcase at the annual Tokyo Game Show. Attendees of the event were then encouraged to visit the booth at the floor proper for a more hands-on experience with not only D-Topia, but also other games under their belt such as People of Note and Demi and the Fractured Dream, which were showcased in a separate Annapurna Interactive Direct held last September 23rd.
Everything We Know About the Annapurna Interactive Direct Tokyo Game Show 2025
Annapurna Interactive New Release Stage will be Held on September 25, 2025
Annapurna Interactive will make its debut at TGS with a special stage event featuring developers Marumittu Games, who will share updates on their latest title, D-topia. The event will take place during TGS 2025 on September 25, 2025, at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Chiba City, Japan.
The program will also be live-streamed on YouTube, X, Twitch, TikTok, Bilibili, Douyin, and Douyu.
Check out the time tables below to find out what time the event will start in each region.
Annapurna Interactive D-topia
Direct Starts at 10:30PM PT / 1:30 AM ET / 2:30PM JST
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:30 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 3:30 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:30 p.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 2:30 p.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:30 p.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 a.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 2:30 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:30 a.m. |
Other Tokyo Game Show Announcements
Annapurna Interactive Booth will have Hands-on Playable Demos
Annapurna Interactive will have a booth at 06-C01 in the General Exhibition Area, Hall 6. The booth will feature hands-on demo stations for four games: Fractured Dream by Yarn Owl, People of Note by Iridium Studios, D-topia by Marumittu Games, and LEGO Voyagers.
Annapurna Direct From Tokyo
In addition to the stage showcase for D-topia, Annapurna hosted a separate live direct on September 23, 2025 from Tokyo, independent of TGS 2025, where they announced three new titles: D-topia, People of Note, and Demi and the Fractured Dream.
D-Topia
Developed by Marumittu Games, D-topia is a casual puzzle-adventure game scheduled for release in 2026. Players take on the role of a newly hired facilitator tasked with solving puzzles to keep residents happy and the community running smoothly. As players progress, they will encounter a variety of puzzles integrated into the world, meet diverse residents, and make choices that influence whether the utopia thrives in joy or falls into despair. The game also features segments where players must shift between the utopia and its hidden ‘Block Side’ to repair glitches and uncover secrets within the story.
People of Note
Developed by Iridium Studios and slated for release in 2026, People of Note is a turn-based RPG with musical elements. Players take on the role of Cadence, an aspiring solo artist who embarks on a journey to become a true star by recruiting fellow musicians. The adventure spans diverse locations across the world of Note, including the rock capital of Durandis and the EDM-driven city of Lumina.
Combat blends traditional turn-based mechanics with rhythm gameplay, requiring players to time their actions to the beat of the music for enhanced effects. Battles evolve in real time as tracks shift, and party composition allows for creative mashups of different genres. Beyond combat, the world of Note features puzzles and enemies inspired by a wide range of musical styles.
Demi and the Fractured Dream
Developed by Yarn Owl Studios, Demi and the Fractured Dream is an action-adventure fantasy title planned for release in 2026. Players take on the role of Demi, a Voidsent guided by a mysterious voice to defeat accursed beasts and save the world of Somnus. The journey spans diverse regions, from the Desert Kingdom to the Marsh Kingdom, with each area offering unique challenges. Demi harnesses the power of the voice, which grants abilities while gradually consuming her. Gameplay features dungeons, environmental puzzles, platforming segments, and large-scale boss battles, drawing inspiration from the classic Zelda formula.
What is Annapurna Interactive?
Annapurna Interactive is a game publisher and developer under Annapurna Pictures, founded on December 1, 2016. The company is known for notable titles such as Outer Wilds, Sayonara Wild Hearts, and Stray, as well as their latest release, LEGO Voyagers.
