Cygames Announces Return to Anime Expo 2024 and Umamusume: Pretty Derby

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Cygames Announces Return to Anime Expo 2024 and Umamusume: Pretty Derby

WHO:
Tokyo-based video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe; hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”) has revealed its line-up of planned activities at Anime Expo® (hereinafter referred to as “AX®”) as well as the highly anticipated English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby.

WHERE:
AX attendees are invited to visit the Cygames booth in the Exhibit Hall at booth #3306 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 to try demos, take photos, collect rewards, and purchase merchandise. Anime Expo 2024 is happening July 4–7.

WHEN:
Exhibit Hall Hours of Operation

  • Day 1 (July 4): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Day 2 (July 5): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Day 3 (July 6): 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Day 4 (July 7): 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

WHAT:
Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Development of the English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby is currently underway. AX attendees can be among the first to experience the English version by playing the demo at the Cygames booth. Attendees will receive a random Umamusume: Pretty Derby sticker for playing.

In Umamusume: Pretty Derby, you assume the role of a fledgling trainer at racing powerhouse Tracen Academy. Your task is to guide your trainee Umamusume to victory by directing her through a regimen of athletic training and races. Experience immersive gameplay, gripping stories, heart-pounding races, and vibrant concerts—all rendered and animated in stunning 3D. Your racer’s legend begins now!

Teaser Site: https://www.umamusume.com
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/umamusume_eng
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umamusume.eng
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@umamusume_eng

Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond

Also featured at the Cygames booth is a Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond photo booth, where AX attendees can turn themselves into Legendary cards. Participants will receive an exclusive sticker. Attendees may also earn an exclusive Shadowverse: Evolve promo card by collecting stamps for Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond and Shadowverse: Evolve.

Official Website: https://shadowverse-wb.com/en/
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/shadowversegame

Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash 

AX attendees will have the chance to play a demo for Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dashslated to race out of the gates on August 30, 2024. Participants will receive an exclusive badge from a random Cygames title.

Official Website: https://hachamecha-umamusume.jp/en/
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/uma_musu_hacha

Granblue Fantasy: Relink

New characters Sandalphon, Seofon, and Tweyen will be playable at the Cygames booth. AX attendees who try them out will receive an exclusive badge from a random Cygames title.

Official Website: https://relink.granbluefantasy.jp/en/
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/gbf_relink_jp
Cygames EN Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CygamesEN

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

AX attendees can try out Beatrix, Vane, and more of the latest DLC characters to receive an exclusive badge from a random Cygames title.

Official Website: https://rising.granbluefantasy.jp/en
Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/gbvs_official
Cygames EN Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CygamesEN

The Berrics x Cygames Collaboration

The Berrics and Cygames are teaming up for a special collaboration. Apparel, skateboard decks, accessories, and more with exclusive Cygames title designs will be available at the Cygames booth in limited quantities.

Official Website: https://theberrics.com/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrics

CyStore

Merchandise from Granblue Fantasy, Umamusume, Shadowverse, and more will be available at the Cygames booth.

Exclusive badges given out at random to AX attendees who play the demos for Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, or Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.

© Cygames, Inc.

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