OCTOPinbs, a firefighting social deception game is revealed by co-developers tri-Ace, Lasengle, Inc., and publisher Aniplex, ahead of heating up PC via Steam in Q2 2026, as revealed during The MIX.
No time for mind games, THERE’S A FIRE! Dive straight into a burning building with three to ten brave, octopus firefighters, and douse burning buildings before they burn to ashes.
Amidst the crew of tentacled heroes is a secret squid Artist — a sneaky arsonist who ignites flames purely for the aesthetics. Peek into adjacent rooms to catch them in the act, then send them to the Octojar to reveal their identity. However, beware of the boldest Artists who trade disguise for damage, turning a hide-and-seek hunt into a flame-engulfing PvP showdown.
Extinguish infernos to claim victory for the firefighters, or burn it all down to win as the Artist. If the Artist is exposed, the battle continues until time runs out. The more the Fire Gauge builds while disguised, the stronger the Artist’s attacks become once revealed, so choose the right moment to wreak havoc.
“Social deduction games require strong communication skills and drawn out discussions, but the action-oriented approach to OCTOPinbs makes it truly differentiated and easy for everyone to enjoy its simple formula,” said Aniplex. “Trying to maintain focus amidst the chaos makes every match a special experience, and we have many more gameplay details to share before launch. Stay tuned for more.”
OCTOPinbs will be available on PC via Steam in Spring 2026, with language support in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, German, Korean, Spanish, and French.
