Press release

“With a gun in my hand, I decided to start over”, a cyberpunk action game about a femme assassin who defies fate” - .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND will be exhibiting at Tokyo Game Show 2026.

Tokyo, Japan - Sukeban Games is excited to announce that .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND will be playable at Tokyo Game Show. The Sukeban Games’ booth will also feature displays and giveaways including the studio’s cult smash-hit, VA-11 Hall-A. .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND will be releasing in Fall 2026.

 

.45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND (Sukeban Games) at Tokyo Game Show 2026

  • Dates: September 17 (Thu) – September 21 (Mon/Holiday), 2026

  • Venue: Makuhari Messe

  • Booth: Sukeban Games (Indie Area 09-E104)

 

About .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND

  • An action game set in a dark yet rich world with a unique shooting system

  • Fall into a near-future dystopian cityscape depicted with lo-fi visuals, and time-manipulating gun action that unfolds within it

  • A brand new cyberpunk world-view from Sukeban Games, the minds behind cyberpunk bartender action game "VA-11 Hall-A," at Tokyo Game Show

Story

Reila Mizakuchi. Ex-millitary. She emerges from the depths of despair and tries to start her life anew yet somehow - a gun is in her hand again. Clutching her biggest enemy once more, she walks forward in search of paradise.

Think while time stands still. Weave through a rain of bullets and annihilate your enemy

Active Time Action is the game’s unique blend of real-time and turn based mechanics.

  • Assess the gunfight while time is paused - prepare for enemy attacks or strategize your next move

  • Secure a strong position and chain your combinations together

  • Embrace a brand new shooter genre that connects moments of stillness with dynamic action

Playable Demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026

Visit our dystopian cyberpunk-themed booth at Tokyo Game Show this year and get exclusive merch including a special .45PB TIMES tabloid-paper, coasters and postcards. Cyberpunk bartending action, VA-11 Hall-A will also be making an appearance!

Game Information

Title: .45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND - Cyberpunk Active Time Action

Genre: Cyberpunk Active Time Action

Number of Players: 1

Platform: PC (Steam)

Release Date: Scheduled for Autumn 2026

Price: TBD

Developer/Publisher: Sukeban Games

Supported Languages: Japanese / English / Chinese (Simplified) / Chinese (Traditional) / Spanish (Latin American)

Trailer: https://youtu.be/3mRg9SpdO6E 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3014650/45_PARABELLUM_BLOODHOUND__Cyberpunk_Active_Time_Action/ 

Official Website: https://sukeban.moe/parabellum 

Press Kit: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/6ehunhzo1tnoihju1ix1z/AGlYpXHbzD7YWT5TfM8pSnQ?rlkey=ja0ch5pjicj8hiws9oa12yt9b&st=kvbhdm5i&dl=0

 

About Sukeban Games

Sukeban Games is a studio that creates "cool games" with a team hailing from countries around the world, including Japan and Argentina. The studio originally started in Venezuela. Their work explores themes ranging from the complexities of life and society to simple emotions felt in a fleeting moment. The name "Sukeban" comes from the Japanese term for a female delinquent leader and is inspired by 1970s Japanese delinquent culture and the B-movies of that era. It reflects their commitment to always taking on new challenges and their enduring love for pop culture. Sukeban Games is best known for the cyberpunk bartender action game, VA-11 Hall-A. 

 

Media Inquiries

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