Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME Kicks Off '1st Anniversary' Celebration: Main Story Chapter 14 Released Alongside Massive Event

Aug 2, 2026

Source: Akatsuki Games

Akatsuki Games Inc. has announced the launch of the 'Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME 1st Anniversary' update, a massive, record-breaking event for fans worldwide. The game, a giant-killing RPG where players land a decisive 'one hit' against colossal kaiju, was developed in collaboration with TOHO CO., LTD. and Production I.G. and is celebrating its first year of service.

괴수 8호 더 게임 Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME — ©Akatsuki Games Inc.

The centerpiece of this anniversary update is the release of Main Story Chapter 14, 'Disaster A -Decisive Battle-,' which marks the beginning of the final showdown for humanity's fate. After closing dimensional portals across the globe, the Japan Defense Force and the CLOZER team finally gather in New York, the site of the final battle. There, they face off against the dimensional identification kaiju 'A,' which commands an endless swarm of lesser kaiju and possesses an immeasurable fortitude level, in a desperate struggle for survival.

The large-scale combat and suspenseful narrative are set to provide players with deep immersion. The story is further enriched by the plight of the protagonist, Hibino Kafka, who faces existential erasure after diving into a dimensional rift, and the journey of Shinomiya Sagon, who heads back into the rift to save him, heightening anticipation among fans.

A new character, ★5 [Kaiju Dimensional Strike] Kaiju No. 8, has joined the roster, featuring a completely transformed appearance. With an ominous purple aura and an overwhelming presence, this character is set to offer players a fresh and compelling experience. Additionally, a rerun of the pickup summon for the highly popular ★5 character [Over Limit] Shinomiya Sagon and the exclusive ★5 weapon Lc-Anorora will provide a significant boost to players' combat power.

To commemorate the first anniversary, a large-scale campaign is underway, allowing players to earn over 25k Crystals through login rewards and event participation.

The official 'No. 8 Day Special Broadcast' will air on August 5 at 8:00 PM, keeping the anniversary momentum going. The broadcast will feature the latest information on anime and game collaborations, as well as the first reveal of the future update roadmap to further enrich the anniversary festivities.

Detailed information regarding the 'Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME 1st Anniversary' update and events can be found on the official 1st-anniversary special website.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]