Akatsuki Games Inc. has launched the second round of the half-year anniversary celebration for Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, introducing a new character variant, expanded login rewards and additional gacha events across mobile and PC platforms.

The update centers on a ★5 “[Scorching Variant] Kaiju No. 8,” a transformation inspired by a parallel-world storyline. According to the publisher, the variant presents Kafka Hibino’s kaiju form adapted to an ice-covered version of Dubai, emphasizing fire- and steam-based abilities. The character is designed to broaden combat strategies and team-building options.

The limited-time anniversary campaign includes a login bonus granting players up to 10 Pickup Gacha Tickets, along with Dimensional Crystals and other in-game items. Akatsuki Games said further details are available through the game’s internal announcements. A paid-only ★5 Guaranteed Gacha event is also part of Round 2. The banner guarantees at least one ★5 “Shot” character and is limited to a single use per player.

The next round of KAIJU No. 8 THE GAME’s exciting half-year anniversary has begun! With KAIJU No 8 taking a new, scorching form, guaranteed pulls on ★5 characters, and other bonuses for both new and returning players; there’s never been a better time to experience this mobile and PC title!

Finding himself in an ice-over parallel world Dubai, Kafka develops this fire and steam-based form to survive in this frozen world! With ★5 [Scorching Variant] Kaiju No. 8 unlocking more strategies and team compositions, KAIJU No. 8 THE GAME’s gameplay is more rewarding than ever! A character trailer showcasing the Scorching Variant has been released on the game’s official YouTube channel.

Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, based on Naoya Matsumoto’s manga series, is available on the App Store, Google Play Store and Steam. The title is free-to-play with optional in-app purchases and supports Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and French language options. The game is co-produced by Akatsuki Games Inc., TOHO CO., LTD., and Production I.G, the animation studio behind the Kaiju No. 8 anime adaptation.

The broader franchise continues to expand following the anime’s first two seasons and the announcement of a Final Chapter project. The original manga, serialized on Shonen Jump+, has surpassed 19 million copies in circulation. Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME launched globally as part of the multimedia expansion of the Kaiju No. 8 property, which blends action combat mechanics with narrative-driven progression.