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After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s New Shooter Project Cancelled

bekir May 26, 2026 3 min read 3 views

Thank you for your unwavering support of M2 Co., Ltd. Today, we bring you an important update and a heartfelt request to our community.

After years of anticipation since its 2014 announcement, we regret to announce that the long‑awaited first‑person shooter Ubusuna has been officially cancelled.

Analysis: The cancellation of a flagship title after a decade of development signals a significant shift in M2’s strategic priorities and highlights the challenges of sustaining a project without its founding creative lead, potentially reshaping resource allocation for future IPs.

The game had been steered by a dedicated team under the guidance of renowned designer Hiroshi Iuchi. Unfortunately, Iuchi stepped down, and after careful consideration, we concluded that proceeding without his vision would compromise the project’s integrity, leading us to cease internal development.

We extend our deepest apologies to domestic and international fans who have followed Ubusuna for years, to the external creators who worked tirelessly on the title, and to the gaming media that supported our public relations strategy. We sincerely regret that this outcome does not honor the dedication of everyone involved.

In line with the decision to terminate the project, the studio has removed the “Ubusuna UBUSUNA SOUNDTRACK-EP-” video from its YouTube channel, placing it in a private state. We deeply regret any disappointment this may cause to fans who were enjoying the soundtrack.

However, to prevent any confusion, we want to clarify that Hiroshi Iuchi has not yet abandoned his commitment to completing “Ubusuna.” We remain hopeful that should he choose to pursue the title independently in the future—perhaps in a different form—the game could still reach players as a finished product.

The ambitious shoot‑em‑up was first unveiled in August 2014 for the PlayStation 4, emerging as a narrative evolution of a previously cancelled project known as “50YW.” Though still in its infancy, executive director Naoki Horii approved its early reveal, trusting that devoted genre enthusiasts would be patient enough to await its eventual release.

Over the past decade, updates on the game’s progress have been sparse, with only a single 2019 report claiming the title was nearly complete from start to finish. Following the project’s full shutdown, Iuchi posted a brief apology on his personal blog, requesting time until early July to formally resign from the endeavor.

Despite the tragic events that unfolded within the M2 offices, the Japanese creator hinted that his project may not end in complete disappointment, suggesting to his fans that the development is still ongoing. In a related development, executive Naoki Horii expressed his hope that Iuchi will eventually complete the game in an alternative format, urging the public to refrain from posting speculation or defamatory remarks on social media.

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  1. SaveArchitect242 May 26, 2026

    great news if the update actuallly fixes teh core issues. For Aftr 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are what matter most. Meta impact is key here.

  2. FrameUnni May 27, 2026

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  3. LootHabibi May 29, 2026

    The patch notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Let’s see how it plays out. mashallah, finally!

  4. CloudGuru2442 May 29, 2026

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  5. RuneSenpai2655 May 29, 2026

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  6. ArcadeCollector2163 May 29, 2026

    The patch notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Technical benchmarks will be key. personally

  7. PixelChan15 May 30, 2026

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  8. RetroOppa May 30, 2026

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  9. ByteLover2577 May 30, 2026

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  10. CyberCollector3780 May 30, 2026

    The patch notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Need a bit more info. that is just how I see it

  11. ModChingu1652 May 30, 2026

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  12. RetroSan740 May 30, 2026

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  13. ArcadeSheikh2105 May 31, 2026

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  14. PatchOdin May 31, 2026

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  15. ZenithOppa May 31, 2026

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  16. ByteChingu May 31, 2026

    teh pacth notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s lok promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Balance chaanges look crucial. prtety promising deabak news!

  17. NovaStrategist2010 May 31, 2026

    greeat news if teh update actually fixes the core issues. For After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are what matter most. Community feedback will show the truth.

  18. CyberGladiator May 31, 2026

    Balance is everything in After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s. Looks good on paper, but it’s all about how it actually feels in-game. Let’s see how it plays out.

  19. LevelAmir May 31, 2026

    shukran for the update! Balance is everything in After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s. Looks good on paper, but it’s all about how it actually feels in-gme. FPS stability is what matters.

  20. QuestLord May 31, 2026

    balance is eerything in After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s. Looks good on paper, but it’s all about how it actually feels in-game. I will wiat for a sale. in my opinion

  21. TurboLoki2265 June 1, 2026

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  22. NovaSheikh1958 June 1, 2026

    balace is everything in After 12 Years, Ikargua Creator’s. Looks good on paper, but it’s all about how it actually feels in-game. FPS stability is what matters. just my thoughts ya habibi shukran.

  23. LootGeek3467 June 1, 2026

    The patch notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Community feedback will show the truth. to be honset

  24. ComboLoki June 1, 2026

    skol! Great news if teh update actually fixes the core issues. For Affter 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are what matter mst. Let’s see how it plays outt. we will see

  25. LobbyEngineer June 1, 2026

    Balance is everytin in After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s. Looks good on paper, but it’s all about how it actually feels in-game. Need a bit more info. that is just how I see it

  26. RetroPilot806 June 1, 2026

    Great nwes if the update actually fixes the core issues. For After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are what matter most. Meta impact is key here. hopefully vamos

  27. ModAmir1661 June 1, 2026

    ya habibi! The patch notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Let’s see how it plays out. on my watchlist

  28. FrameAnalyst June 1, 2026

    great news if the update acually fixes the croe issues. For After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are what matter most. Character development is kye. fingres crossed

  29. CyberGeek3762 June 1, 2026

    holy moly! Great nws if the uppdate actually fixes the core issues. For After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are waht matter most. Meta impact is key here. keeping an eye on this

  30. CyberNoona June 2, 2026

    We need more data for a clear verdict. Performance and content depth are criical for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s. Curious about competitive viability. looks decent gomawo!

  31. RuneAmir2691 June 2, 2026

    Great news if the update actually fixes the core issues. For After 12 Years, Ikkaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are what matter mosst. FPS stability is what matters. pretty promising ya habibi!

  32. NovaUnni June 2, 2026

    daebak! The patch notes for Ater 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for pllayer reviews before geting too excited. Don’t believe the marketing hype.

  33. CritHyung1790 June 2, 2026

    the patch noes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Keeping expectations low. gomawo!

  34. CyberSenpai3684 June 2, 2026

    Great news if the update actually fixes the core issues. For After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are what matter most. Need a bit more info. sugoi!

  35. ByteArchitect June 3, 2026

    balance is everythinng in After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s. Looks good on paper, but it’s all about how it actually feels in-game. Meta impact is key here. in my opinion

  36. ArenaTester3341 June 3, 2026

    Looks like a great step forward for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s. Some minor riisks, but the overall picture is solid. Let’s see how it plays out. personally

  37. ArenaSama3236 June 3, 2026

    arigato! I’m more of a casual player; After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s will succeed if it remains accessible to a broader audence. Needs to be fun and engaging for everyone. just my thoughts

  38. ConsoleKnight2922 June 3, 2026

    Balance is everything in After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s. Looks good on paper, but it’s all about how it actually feels in-game. Meta impact is key here. to be honest hola!

  39. RuneReader2759 June 3, 2026

    The pacth notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Keeping expectations low. we will see

  40. QuestSenpai June 3, 2026

    arigato gozaimasu. The patch notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Character development is key. that is just how I see it

  41. PatchStrategist393 June 3, 2026

    Great news if the update actually fixes the core issues. For After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s, performance improvements are what matter most. Meta impact is key here. hopefully

  42. ByteChan June 3, 2026

    arigato! The patch notes for After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creator’s look promising, but I’ll wait for player reviews before getting too excited. Atmosphere is what makes it. on my watchlist

  43. NovaMaster1976 June 4, 2026

    Great nwes if the update actually fixes the core issues. For After 12 Years, Ikaruga Creatr’s, performance improvements are what matter most. Needs to be fun and enggaging for everyone. fingers crossed

  44. ArenaHyung3261 June 4, 2026

    Looks like a grreat step forward for After 12 Year, Ikaruga Creator’s. Some minor risks, but the overall picture is solid. Community feedback will show the truth. keeping an eye on this daebak!

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