Saroasis Studios’ anime-style hero shooter, Fate Trigger, made a powerful return to Tokyo Game Show 2025, captivating fans with an immersive booth, thrilling competitions, and exciting updates from the development team.
Following its debut at TGS 2024, this year’s showcase reaffirmed the studio’s commitment to the Japanese market and its growing esports ambitions.
Fate Trigger Immersive Booth Experience and Cosplay Showcase
During the public days of Tokyo Game Show 2025, Fate Trigger featured a hands-on trial area that brought fast-paced gunplay with the unique charm of its anime-inspired characters.
Six top-tier cosplayers brought Fate Trigger’s heroes to life with stunning accuracy:
Seika Amakawa as Camille
Chocolat as Huxley
Tabuko reprising Eos
Amane Hina as Kira
Zumi as Ryoin
Hanasaki Makura as Mindy
Costumes, weapons, and gestures were meticulously recreated, making the booth feel like a portal into the world of Fate Trigger. Fans flooded the area, snapping photos and participating in lucky draw activities for exclusive merchandise.
Esports Spotlight: FPP Battles and All-Star Arenas
This year’s competitive events expanded significantly, featuring a series of high-energy matches:
“Opening Battle to Fate” on September 25
“All-Star Arena” on September 27
“Champion Arena” finals on September 28
Top streamers like Taiji (REJECT, 190K Twitch followers) and Biju (MURASH GAMING, 115K followers) headlined the competitions, joined by 30 other influencers across online and offline formats.
Developer Session: Feedback-Driven Improvements and Future Plans
During the Tokyo Game Show 2025 developer panel, the team shared insights from the global Closed Beta Test, which received over 1.1 million applications. Based on thousands of feedback entries, the following improvements were announced:
Map refinements
Expanded combat variations
Character and weapon balancing
Control optimizations
Lead Game Designer Terry Liao emphasized the studio’s dedication to fair play:
“We are committed to providing a comfortable and fair play environment by strengthening measures for more equitable and flexible competitive experiences and anti-cheat efforts.”
Long-Term Vision for Japan
Saroasis Studios confirmed plans to deepen its presence in Japan through strengthened community engagement, regular esports tournaments, and strategic IP collaborations.
The team aims to build a lasting legacy by combining competitive depth with anime-style storytelling, tailored specifically for Japanese players.
