A gaming studio from Korea, Pixelity, has exciting news for fans of classic anime. They’ve embarked on creating an XR game based on the iconic anime series from the ’90s, Neon Genesis Evangelion.
In a recent blog post, Pixelity shared that they’ve secured an official licensing deal with Japan’s Studio Khara to produce the game. The plan is to roll it out in three parts, each drawing from the anime’s 26 episodes. The studio is already hard at work on the first chapter, with hopes of releasing it in 2026.
For those who adore Neon Genesis Evangelion, this is nothing short of thrilling. The original anime had a significant impact, rejuvenating interest in the genre during the 1990s and cementing itself as a cultural touchstone in Japan, inspiring many series that followed.
The anime’s narrative unfolds in a futuristic setting in 2015, focusing on Shinji Ikari. Chosen to pilot the Evangelion combat suit, Shinji stands as humanity’s final defense against the Angels—enigmatic entities threatening the city of Tokyo-3.
Though Pixelity hasn’t spilled the beans on specific gaming platforms yet, they promise an immersive XR experience that will let players explore familiar locations and relive the anime’s timeline. Gamers can expect to embark on missions and engage in vibrant battles, much like the series.
Pixelity hints at collaborative gameplay, enhancing interactions with beloved characters from Evangelion, which is sure to appeal to long-time fans. They aim to deliver the dynamic essence typical of action-adventure games.
A bit about Pixelity: they’ve been creating innovative virtual reality experiences since 2017, with titles like Puttzzle, Crazyworld VR, and Rise of the Fallen under their belt. They’re also cooking up two more VR projects—The Patcher and Teahouse of Souls.
Interestingly, while this isn’t Evangelion’s first venture into VR, it will be the franchise’s first official at-home game. Back in 2017, a VR experience called Evangelion VR: The Throne of Souls was launched by Bandai Namco-backed studio ‘Project i Can’ in Shinjuku, Japan, but it only ran for a limited period.
