Two years after halting new content updates. New game "Alice in Lala Land -Retold Tale-" crowdfunding starts today at 19:00
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/950/G095082/20251003002/
Editorial Department: Basho | 2025/10/03 02:42 (UTC)
Visual Arts has announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign today (October 3, 2025) at 7:00 PM for its upcoming game title “Alice in Liar -Retold Tale-”.
This new title is a novel game adaptation of the 2019 mobile game “Alice in Liar”, originally released for iOS and Android. The release is scheduled for autumn 2026.
“Alice in Liar” ceased all new content updates in August 2023, switching to an operational model that continues service only as long as revenue exceeds server costs. Even two years after the halt of new content, the game remains active today.
The development of this novel game was inspired by a desire to create something lasting—even if the online service eventually ends. It features new original scenarios based on the main story and includes additional event CGs, reimagined and rebuilt from scratch. The goal is to release it on platforms such as Steam.
The crowdfunding campaign will run until December 3, 2025, with a target amount of 5 million yen. Main rewards include limited-edition merchandise, credit listing with your name, and participation in offline meetups.
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New game “Alice in Liar -Retold Tale-”
Crowdfunding starts today at 7:00 PM
About two years since service suspension and server cost disclosure.
A new challenge for a social game sustained by its players
Visual Arts, Inc. (Headquarters: Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Genzou Tengyun) will begin its crowdfunding campaign for the upcoming title “Alice in Liar -Retold Tale-” on October 3 at 7:00 PM.
Background of Project Launch
This project reimagines the mobile game “Alice in Liar,” originally released by Visual Arts in 2019 for iOS and Android, as a novel-style adventure game.
“Alice in Liar” ceased updates to new content in August 2023, switching its operation model to continue service only when revenue surpasses server costs.
Initially, we expected the service might last several months at most. However, after two years, thanks to continued support from players, it remains active today.
In response to this enduring passion and dedication, we decided to begin development of this new project—our desire being to create a product that will remain as a game even if the online service eventually ends one day.
By packaging “Alice in Liar” into an offline experience free from server lifespans, we aim to preserve it in a form as close to eternal as possible. We hope this serves not only as our greatest act of gratitude but also enables more people around the world to enjoy its story.
Crowdfunding Overview
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Campaign Period: October 3, 2025 – December 3, 2025
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Platform: CANPFIRE (https://camp-fire.jp/projects/867472/view)
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Goal Amount: 5 million yen
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Examples of Main Rewards
- Limited-edition merchandise and signed items
- Name listing in credits
- Participation rights for offline meetups
(※For full details, please visit the project page on CAMPFIRE)
Future Outlook
Support gathered through this crowdfunding campaign will be used to enhance game quality so that players can enjoy a more satisfying experience. The release is scheduled for autumn 2026, and we will share updates as preparations progress.
About “Alice in Liar”
“Alice in Liar” (@itsuwari_alice) is a mobile game originally released by Visual Arts on October 3, 2019, for iOS and Android.
[Overview]
This title portrays a dark fantasy novel RPG where “failed characters” created from fairy tales fight each other to become the true version of themselves.
The story takes place in an abstract world born during the process of fairy tale creation—where discarded characters without a purpose gather. These characters call themselves “Alters,” and they continuously battle others who share their name, striving for the sole position of “the original.”
By combining a decadent atmosphere with unique world-building elements, “Alice in Liar” offers users an entirely new storytelling experience unlike any other fairy tale RPG.
[Past Highlights]
2020: Received Honorable Mention at the Mobile Game Security Incident Response Award—unusual recognition for a mobile game—for its response to a server outage
2022: Completed all planned story arcs as scheduled
2023: Ceased new content updates and introduced in-game counters: one tracking revenue vs. server costs, and another “something counter”—with operations continuing only while the latter surpasses the former—drawing widespread attention
2024: Celebrated the first anniversary of halting new content additions. Despite no new content being added, an accidental update occurred, prompting the team to issue in-game currency as apology (see https://x.com/itsuwari_alice/status/1840677989027348531)
2025 September: The “something counter” has continued to exceed the server cost counter for two years straight, and service remains active today.