The duo of Yoshiki Okamoto and Tetsuya Komuro once again collaborate on a new track. The completion unveiling event for the three-versus-three team battle action game "Outruners" is held.
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Writer: F5 / Shōhei Kikuchi | 2025/11/06 10:36 (UTC)
Deragame held the unveiling event for its new multiplayer action game “Outrankers” (iOS / Android) in Tokyo on November 5, 2025.
The event, held the day before the official launch (November 6), featured Yoshiki Okamoto, Executive Producer of this title, and musician Tetsuya Komuro, alongside OVAL SISTEM—a music unit produced by Komuro (mochiluca, Aiko Sumida, iBerry). The music video for the collaborative track “Dancing Warriors in the Wind” was revealed for the first time.
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Today, Deragame officially released its new smartphone app “Outrankers.” This game features a competitive battle between three teams of three players each—a “capture-based action battle.” Each team aims to collect the most valuable resource called “Elpis.” Additionally, the music video for the original theme song “Dancing Warriors in the Wind,” composed by Tetsuya Komuro, is now available.
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The event also included anecdotes about the 1994 film Street Fighter II MOVIE, which Okamoto and Komuro previously worked on together, particularly regarding its theme song “Love, Sorrow, and Strength.”
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Download page for “OUTRANKERS”
Download page for “OUTRANKERS”
Season-based ranked battle with no gacha for characters
Game Director Shunichi Miki, who spoke at the beginning of the event, introduced the game’s development background and concept. The project originated from a YouTube channel initiative by Okamoto, with planning meetings also made public. Designed as an overhead-style multiplayer game based on the idea of “three teams of three players competing in capture-based action,” it emphasizes team strategy and dynamic gameplay.
Players compete in approximately 3-minute matches to collect “Elpis,” the game’s valuable resource, aiming to secure the highest amount and claim first place. Random elements during gameplay ensure that outcomes remain unpredictable until the very end.
The game features seasons lasting about seven weeks. Players earn rank points per match and strive to climb the rankings. New characters will be added each season, but they won’t be obtainable via gacha—instead, new methods of acquisition are planned.
Balance adjustments for battles and skill refinements for existing characters are also planned. Each season will be divided into multiple rounds, each featuring special events and rewards. With frequent updates and ongoing goals throughout the season, long-term engagement is expected.
Besides new characters, the developers plan to gradually introduce new stages and modes. Additionally, each round update will bring fresh outfits for existing characters.
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Aiming to be a competitive game enjoyed by all ages
Promotion Producer Seiyo Kawamoto discussed the target audience and promotional strategy. The game includes auto-assist features for beginners, and its simple rule—where the team collecting the most Elpis wins—aims to make it enjoyable across a wide range of age groups.
At the same time, it’s designed as a new competitive experience that hardcore smartphone gamers can enjoy deeply—offering an accessible entry point while still allowing for strategic depth and environmental changes.
The primary target audience includes gamers in their teens and twenties who enjoy deeply engaging with favorite games, but the developers aim to create a competitive game that is also enjoyable for casual players of all ages.
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As this is a new IP, the developers are actively leveraging their official YouTube channel to boost awareness. They’ve released videos featuring streamers Yufuna and Takera, as well as entertainer Angele Mea.
The official YouTube channel also features the music video for OVAL SISTEM’s collaborative song “Dancing Warriors in the Wind.” Be sure to check it out.
Additionally, a podcast series discussing behind-the-scenes development and game creation is set to launch soon. The first episode will feature Producer Ryo Nishitani and MC OooDa; future episodes will include other creators involved with this project.
Other promotional efforts include advertising across four major regional train stations nationwide and a prize pool of 1 million yen for an illustration contest. For more details, please refer to the slideshow below.
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A reunion after “Street Fighter II MOVIE”
During the talk session, Okamoto and Komuro shared nostalgic memories about their previous collaboration on the theme song “Love, Sorrow, and Strength” for the 1994 film Street Fighter II MOVIE.
Back then, Okamoto contacted Komuro through a representative to commission the song. However, when he received a ballad version, he initially rejected it. After further meticulous collaboration between both parties, they ultimately created the iconic hit that sold over 2 million copies as a CD single.
The new collaborative track “Dancing Warriors in the Wind,” produced by Komuro for OVAL SISTEM, marks their first joint effort since “Love, Sorrow, and Strength.” Komuro revealed he included musical references to the earlier song as self-tributes.