Kaiju No. 8 The Game: Prepare for Kaiju battles on PC this October

Official confirmation: Kaiju No. 8 The Game is coming to PC!

The manga/anime community of Kaiju No. 8 (also known as Juu Hachi-go) is buzzing with excitement thanks to the latest news: Kaiju No. 8 The Game has been officially confirmed for release on PC (Steam/Epic Games Store) in early October!

After months of anticipation since the project’s announcement, PC gamers will finally get the chance to step into the shoes of Kafka Hibino and his comrades in intense battles against giant Kaiju. This is the perfect opportunity for fans to relive the adrenaline-filled moments that made the series so iconic.

Kaiju No. 8 The Game (store.steampowered.com)
Kaiju No. 8 The Game (store.steampowered.com)

Expected release date and platforms

  • Platforms: PC (Steam/Epic Games Store), with possible console versions (to be updated later).
  • PC release window: Scheduled for early October (the exact date will be announced by the publisher soon).

What to expect in the game?

Although gameplay details are still limited, based on trailers and official teasers, we can expect a visually stunning action experience:

1. Fast-paced action combat

Kaiju No. 8 The Game will likely fall into the action RPG or battle arena genre, where players take control of Defense Force members with their signature suits—or even Kaiju No. 8 himself—to fight against other Kaiju. The combat system is expected to be fast, powerful, and demanding in terms of dodging and countering skills.

Kaiju No. 8 The Game - Gameplay (store.steampowered.com)
Kaiju No. 8 The Game - Gameplay (store.steampowered.com)

2. Familiar characters

You will reunite with and control iconic characters such as:

  • Kafka Hibino: Wielding the mysterious power of "Kaiju No. 8."
  • Mina Ashiro: A talented commander with overwhelming firepower.
  • Reno Ichikawa, Soshiro Hoshina, Kikoru Shinomiya: Other elite warriors of the Defense Force.

3. Iconic battles brought to life

The game may closely follow the original storyline, allowing players to take part in legendary battles from the manga/anime—from the very first Kaiju attacks to confrontations with powerful Numbered Kaiju.

Final thoughts

With the PC release just around the corner, now is the perfect time for fans to revisit the Kaiju No. 8 story—or for newcomers to dive into the manga and anime. Get your PC ready and prepare to join the Defense Force to protect humanity from the Kaiju threat this coming October!