• Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor offers a fresh roguelite spin on the beloved franchise.
• Fight through hordes of enemies as iconic characters from the manga.
• Nen x Survivor is scheduled for a global release in 2026.

Ever since Vampire Survivors broke the genre wide open, the Survivors-like subgenre has exploded in popularity. What's particularly impressive is seeing not just original titles like Go Go Wolf! and Brotato join the fray, but also major franchises like today's subject, Hunter x Hunter.

The classic shonen manga and anime is entering the survivors genre with Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor—quite a catchy name. For fans, the series, which follows young martial artist and hunter Gon Freecss on his quest to find his father, needs little introduction.

Fortunately, you won't have to wait for the manga's next return from hiatus to enjoy this. This Survivors-style adaptation lets you take control of your favorite characters from the series as they join forces to battle through waves of enemies.

Hunting season

I was fully prepared to report that no release date was set for Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor. However, it turns out this won't be limited to Japan. With a planned worldwide launch in 2026, developer Bushiroad seems determined to bring this game to fans everywhere.

Admittedly, the visuals may appear more static than some might hope. Yet, the combination of an interesting isometric perspective and seeing beloved characters plow through crowds of foes has a strong core appeal.

That's certainly a lot of intense action to process. Perhaps you need to unwind with something a bit more emotionally resonant? If so, why not check out our latest review? This week, Jupiter delves into Pine Hearts, a cozy game about exploring the depths of a Scottish national park.