Three-Team ACT Battle Where 3-Person Units Compete for Resources, "OUTRANKERS," Set for Release on November 6; Collaboration with Music Unit Produced by Tetsuya Komuro Also Announced

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/929/G092934/20251020011/

Editorial Department: Yashima | 2025/10/20 03:22 (UTC)

On October 20, 2025 (today), deragē announced the release of its new smartphone app “OUTRANKERS” (iOS / Android) on November 6.

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OUTRANKERS is a “resource争夺 action battle” featuring three teams of three players each. Each team strives to collect the most valuable resource, “Elpis,” through cooperation and betrayal. Matches last approximately three minutes and feature unexpected events such as rare enemy spawns, causing rankings to shift rapidly. Victory isn’t solely determined by skill in combat—team coordination and strategy are equally crucial.

The game’s design is led by renowned creators Yoshioki Okamoto, Noritaka Funamizu, and Ryo Nishitani, who have previously produced numerous competitive and cooperative games. Additionally, character design and supervision are handled by Lei Ta Kazama, while composer Yoko Shimomura contributes to the game’s soundtrack.

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The New “OUTRANKERS” Born from Yoshioki Okamoto’s YouTube Project: First Impressions and Game Details Revealed

The new competitive action game “OUTRANKERS” (iOS / Android), developed by deragē, originated from Yoshioki Okamoto’s YouTube project. Recently, a media presentation featuring development staff and support ambassadors was held. This report covers the insights revealed during that event regarding gameplay details and feel.

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Additionally, a collaboration with “OVAL SISTEM (Oval System),” a music unit produced by Tetsuya Komuro, has been confirmed. A new track titled “Warrior Dancing in the Wind,” written exclusively for OUTRANKERS by Komuro, is scheduled to be released simultaneously.

This song captures the game’s world while also carrying a positive message aimed at today’s generation. Furthermore, musically, motifs from Komuro’s iconic piece “Lovesickness, Sorrow, and Courage” are incorporated as signature elements.

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Download Page for “OUTRANKERS”

New smartphone game ‘Outrankers’ set for release on November 6, 2025! Collaboration with music unit “OVAL SISTEM” produced by Tetsuya Komuro announced

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DeraGē Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; President & CEO: Won-Jo Jeong Kyosei) today announced the official release of its new game app ‘Outrankers’ on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Additionally, a collaboration has been confirmed with “OVAL SISTEM (Oval System),” a new-age music unit produced by legendary composer Tetsuya Komuro. A song written exclusively for Outrankers by Komuro is also scheduled to be released simultaneously.

‘Outrankers’ Official Release Date Confirmed: November 6!

‘Outrankers’ is an “action battle of resource争夺” where three teams of three players interact in a chaotic environment. Players collect valuable resources called Elpis amidst various unpredictable situations, striving for victory under the rule that “anything goes.” With intense gameplay lasting approximately three minutes—featuring sudden reversals and dramatic shifts in rankings—the game delivers thrilling action across three competing teams. After final adjustments based on feedback from extensive beta testing, the game is now officially set to launch on November 6 (Thursday).

● Win by seizing Elpis! A 3-team vs 3-player resource争夺 battle!
Victory condition: Collect the most Elpis.
To achieve this goal, even attacking opponents is allowed!

● Anything can happen during battle? Turn unexpected events into your advantage!
A seesaw-style battle where rankings shift rapidly over roughly three minutes!
Suddenly appearing rare enemies or sudden opportunities to collect massive amounts of Elpis?

● Being good at combat isn’t everything!
Even if you’re not skilled in action gameplay, victory is possible through teamwork and strategy. Enjoyable for those who dislike difficult actions—and deeply engaging for fans of high-speed action!

Legendary Game and Music Creators Unite Once Again in a New Era Collaboration

The project ‘Outrankers,’ born from the YouTube video series “Let’s Create a Legend Game,” is a new smartphone game overseen by legendary creators Yoshioki Okamoto, Noritaka Funamizu, and Ryo Nishitani—renowned for creating classic, globally beloved competitive fighting games. This title was developed by a fresh generation of developers (Babobu Games Studio) with the concept of appealing to players of all ages and genders. Since its announcement in July, it has drawn significant attention from fans across generations.

Meanwhile, OVAL SISTEM, an innovative music unit produced by legendary composer Tetsuya Komuro, debuted in April this year as a new-age trio of female musicians blending electronic, rock, and pop elements into their sound—conceptualized around the idea that music should evolve endlessly. The group has gained substantial attention from audiences who enjoy engaging with new content on various social media platforms.

Tetsuya Komuro, known for providing theme songs to legendary fighting games—including writing “Lovesickness, Sorrow, and Courage” as a film theme—has previously contributed music to numerous video game titles. This time, two landmark projects from different generations are joining forces in another historic collaboration.

The Collaboration Track is Officially Named “Warrior Dancing in the Wind”

This song embodies the world of ‘Outrankers’ while also delivering a positive message for today’s generation. Musically, it features motifs from Komuro’s iconic piece “Lovesickness, Sorrow, and Courage” as a signature element—symbolizing this crossover between legendary content and creators. Further details about upcoming music collaborations will be announced later on the official X account and website of ‘Outrankers.’ Stay tuned!

OVAL SISTEM (Oval System)

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Profile:
OVAL SISTEM (Oval System) is a new-age music unit produced by Tetsuya Komuro.

Inspired by pi—never-ending and always evolving—the group fuses electronic, rock, and pop elements into their sound.

Members:
Left to right: mochiluca (keyboard), Aiko Sumida (vocals), iBerry (guitar)

OVAL SISTEM (Oval System)
Official Website: https://ovalsistem.work/

Music Producer Tetsuya Komuro

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Profile:
Born November 27, 1958, in Tokyo.
Musician, music producer, lyricist, composer, arranger, keyboardist, synthesizer programmer, mixing engineer.

In 1983, he co-founded TM NETWORK with Takashi Utsunomiya and Naotoshi Kimine, debuting in 1984 with “Lion on Friday.” As the band’s leader, his musical talent quickly emerged. Since then, he has produced music for a wide range of artists—his total number of songs created exceeds 1,600. He ranks among Japan’s all-time top five in overall single sales across lyric-writing, composition, and arrangement categories, with over 20 million-selling singles to his name—a rare hitmaker.

Pre-register for ‘Outrankers’ here:

iOS: App Store
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6746602455

Android: Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dxg.OUTRANKERS

About ‘Outrankers’

—— Seize power, surpass all others. ——
A fierce battle of theft unfolds in a ruined city 200 years from now, where criminals compete.

The valuable resource drives those who have committed crimes to participate in the “Abys Shift” service: retrieving Elpis on Earth’s surface. This event is live-streamed in real time and has become immensely popular within underground cities…

■ Intense Team Battle
Rules are simple! Use any means necessary to outwit rival teams and collect Elpis!

Win by seizing Elpis! A 3-person × 3-team resource争夺 battle.
Unpredictable events during battles? Turn them into advantages!
Skill alone isn’t enough to win!? Outmaneuver opponents through teamwork and strategy!

■ Enjoy authentic action with intuitive, easy controls!
Perfect for players who dislike complex actions—featuring an auto-mode that automatically handles movement with one button. Whether you want to train your skills manually, take control only in critical moments, or just watch the fun—you can enjoy multiple ways depending on the situation.

■ Spectacular action and intense live commentary amplify the battle!
Colorful character abilities come to life! The game’s real-time commentator “Ulfy” delivers broadcast-style updates that keep players engaged as events unfold!

■ Infinite skill combinations possible!
Customize your characters’ skills any way you like. Gather materials, unlock new abilities, and build your ultimate unique fighter!

■ A one-of-a-kind world crafted by famous creators
Distinctive character designs supervised by Lei Ta Kazama, immersive music composed by Yoko Shimomura, and game design by the legendary trio behind countless competitive and cooperative games—Yoshioki Okamoto, Noritaka Funamizu, and Ryo Nishitani. An electrifying battle awaits, unlike any other!

■ Elite development team assembled!

Executive Producer: Yoshioki Okamoto
Producer: Noritaka Funamizu
Producer: Ryo Nishitani
Composer: Yoko Shimomura
Character Design / Supervision: Lei Ta Kazama

[Game Overview]
▷ Title: ‘OUTRANKERS (Outrankers)’
▷ Genre: Resource争夺 Action Battle
▷ Platforms: Smartphone (iOS/Android OS)
▷ Price: Free-to-play (in-app purchases available)
▷ Release Date: November 6, 2025 (tentative)

■ Store Pages
‘Outrankers’ iOS: App Store
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6746602455

‘Outrankers’ Android: Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dxg.OUTRANKERS

■ Official Channels URL
‘Outrankers’ Official Website: https://outrankers.jp
‘Outrankers’ Official X: https://x.com/outrankers
‘Outrankers’ Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outrankers_official