Shochiku Games to Exhibit 6 Titles Including World Premieres at 'BitSummit PUNCH'!

Shochiku Co., Ltd.'s Game Business Department (hereinafter Shochiku Games) is pleased to announce its exhibition at 'BitSummit PUNCH', one of Japan's largest indie game festivals, to be held at Miyako Messe in Kyoto from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. Marking their second booth exhibition at BitSummit, this year attendees will be able to play demo versions of 6 titles published by Shochiku Games.

In addition to the highly anticipated 'Yog-Sothoth's Yard' set for release in July, and the latest title 'Algorithm Prescription', which recently announced the addition of full-voice event scenarios, the exhibition will feature world-premiere titles such as the overseas horse racing simulation 'Rival Stars Horse Racing' and the football event management simulation 'COPA CITY'.

Following the popularity of last year's merchandise sales, the booth also plans to distribute luxurious BitSummit-exclusive novelty items and host a joint giveaway campaign featuring all titles. Furthermore, a unique large-scale display characteristic of Shochiku will be set up. Please look forward to an even punchier Shochiku Booth [1F-B04] this year!

■ Introduction of Exhibited Titles

1. Yog-Sothoth's Yard

Hire quirky and cute monstrous girls—including an artificial maid, an apprentice grim reaper, a dragon girl, and a spirit slasher—to manage a debt-ridden hotel! Engage in mining, adventuring, alchemy, restaurant management, and sometimes even chip away at your SAN (sanity) points to strike it rich...!? A mesmerizing and maddening hotel management sim cross romance ADV where your decisions and bonds with the heroines alter the ending. The highly anticipated game is scheduled for a Japanese language update and a Nintendo Switch release on Thursday, July 23! Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch physical edition are currently open!

[Title] Yog-Sothoth's Yard
[Genre] Hotel Management Simulation / Romance Adventure
[Release Date] Expected July 23, 2026
[Supported Platforms] Nintendo Switch™ / Steam
[Price (Tax Inc.)] Nintendo Switch Physical Edition: First Press Limited Edition 4,400 JPY / Standard Edition 2,970 JPY; Nintendo Switch Digital Edition: 1,980 JPY; Steam: 1,300 JPY
[Players] 1 Player
[Developer] Bone Nail
[Publisher] Bone Nail, Shochiku

2. Algorithm Prescription

In the fully AI-managed city 'Xenoria', trust, jobs, and even romance are determined by one's 'Empathy Score'. The protagonist works as a medical intern in this city while seeking the truth about themselves and the city—a captivating romance suspense story. A free PC version is currently available and well-received! This highly anticipated new title has also confirmed the implementation of additional scenarios (fully voiced).

[Title] Algorithm Prescription
[Genre] Visual Novel / Romance Simulation
[Release Date] TBD
[Supported Platforms] Steam
[Price] TBD
[Players] 1 Player
[Developer] Shochiku
[Publisher] Shochiku
[Original Concept] Shochiku Co., Ltd., Leona Software, GameBridge
[Development & Sales] Shochiku Games

3. Rival Stars Horse Racing (World Premiere)

Inherit a legendary ranch, weave bloodlines, and take the reins yourself. This ultimate overseas horse racing simulation allows you to fully enjoy the romance of horse racing from every angle, featuring breeding through a complex genetic system, strategic facility management, dynamic racing action, and free riding. The depth of authenticity remains intact.