SEGA to Exhibit 3 Titles at 'BitSummit PUNCH'! Hosting a Lottery for Original Clear Files and SEGA Merchandise
SEGA Corporation announced its exhibition at 'BitSummit PUNCH' in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, 2026. They will showcase three indie games including 'Outbound' and hold a merchandise lottery.
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SEGA Corporation announced that it will exhibit at 'BitSummit PUNCH', which will be held at Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall) from Friday, May 22, to Sunday, May 24, 2026.
BitSummit is one of Japan's largest festivals for indie games. The 'BitSummit the 13th Summer of Yokai' held last year in August 2025 recorded a record-high attendance of 58,065 people, demonstrating continued growth.
At the booth, SEGA will showcase titles it supports in sales and promotion. Three titles will be playable: 'Outbound', an open-world exploration game set in a near-future utopia; 'Road to Empress', an adventure game where players experience the turbulent life of an empress in a conspiracy-swirling imperial court; and 'Little Kitty, Big City', where you can enjoy a carefree city stroll as a cat.
(Original Clear File)
In addition, a lottery will be held where each person can participate once. You can win SEGA merchandise, and SEGA original clear files will be given away in limited quantities.
When visiting 'BitSummit PUNCH', please be sure to stop by the SEGA booth.
■ Overview of 'BitSummit PUNCH'
[Venue] Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall) (9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City)
[Date & Time]
Business Day: Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
Public Days: Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
[Booth Location] SEGA Booth: 3F-A11
■ What is 'Outbound'?
'Outbound' is a cozy survival game developed by Square Glade Games. You can enjoy building your ideal home while living a self-sufficient life in your own camper van. In addition to single-player, you can enjoy the survival experience with up to 4 players.
◆ Official Website: https://outbound.sega.jp/
■ What is 'Road to Empress'?
'Road to Empress' is a live-action video imperial court adventure work developed by New One Studio. In this work, a 'fatal' worldview in the conspiracy-swirling imperial court is depicted, allowing you to experience tactics that test your resourcefulness and courage. Casual choices greatly affect your own fate and that of those around you, realizing strong immersion. Players will experience the journey of the birth of a generation's empress through their own choices.
◆ Official Website: https://roadtoempress.com/ja/
■ What is 'Little Kitty, Big City'?
'Little Kitty, Big City' is a casual adventure developed by Double Dagger Studio. You control a black cat that has strayed from its owner, aiming to return home while freely roaming a vast city. Developed by cat-loving creators, it expresses cat-specific movements with a high degree of reproduction, such as walking flexibly, stretching, and purring...
◆ Official Website: https://little-kitty-big-city.sega.jp/
©SEGA
Outbound ©2026 Square Glade Games. Published by Silver Lining Interactive. Developed by Square Glade Games.
Road to Empress ©2026 Sixjoy Hong Kong Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Little Kitty, Big City™
© 2024-2026 Double Dagger Studio LTD. All rights reserved.
■ Company names and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
BitSummit is one of Japan's largest festivals for indie games. The 'BitSummit the 13th Summer of Yokai' held last year in August 2025 recorded a record-high attendance of 58,065 people, demonstrating continued growth.
At the booth, SEGA will showcase titles it supports in sales and promotion. Three titles will be playable: 'Outbound', an open-world exploration game set in a near-future utopia; 'Road to Empress', an adventure game where players experience the turbulent life of an empress in a conspiracy-swirling imperial court; and 'Little Kitty, Big City', where you can enjoy a carefree city stroll as a cat.
(Original Clear File)
In addition, a lottery will be held where each person can participate once. You can win SEGA merchandise, and SEGA original clear files will be given away in limited quantities.
When visiting 'BitSummit PUNCH', please be sure to stop by the SEGA booth.
■ Overview of 'BitSummit PUNCH'
[Venue] Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall) (9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City)
[Date & Time]
Business Day: Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
Public Days: Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 - 17:00
[Booth Location] SEGA Booth: 3F-A11
■ What is 'Outbound'?
'Outbound' is a cozy survival game developed by Square Glade Games. You can enjoy building your ideal home while living a self-sufficient life in your own camper van. In addition to single-player, you can enjoy the survival experience with up to 4 players.
◆ Official Website: https://outbound.sega.jp/
■ What is 'Road to Empress'?
'Road to Empress' is a live-action video imperial court adventure work developed by New One Studio. In this work, a 'fatal' worldview in the conspiracy-swirling imperial court is depicted, allowing you to experience tactics that test your resourcefulness and courage. Casual choices greatly affect your own fate and that of those around you, realizing strong immersion. Players will experience the journey of the birth of a generation's empress through their own choices.
◆ Official Website: https://roadtoempress.com/ja/
■ What is 'Little Kitty, Big City'?
'Little Kitty, Big City' is a casual adventure developed by Double Dagger Studio. You control a black cat that has strayed from its owner, aiming to return home while freely roaming a vast city. Developed by cat-loving creators, it expresses cat-specific movements with a high degree of reproduction, such as walking flexibly, stretching, and purring...
◆ Official Website: https://little-kitty-big-city.sega.jp/
©SEGA
Outbound ©2026 Square Glade Games. Published by Silver Lining Interactive. Developed by Square Glade Games.
Road to Empress ©2026 Sixjoy Hong Kong Limited. All Rights Reserved.
Little Kitty, Big City™
© 2024-2026 Double Dagger Studio LTD. All rights reserved.
■ Company names and product names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
FAQ
What can I do at the SEGA booth at BitSummit PUNCH?
You can play three titles, including 'Outbound', and participate in a lottery to win merchandise.
When and where is BitSummit PUNCH held?
It will be held from May 22 to 24, 2026, at Miyako Messe in Kyoto.
What can I win at the lottery?
You can win SEGA merchandise, and limited edition original clear files are also given away.