D3 Publisher, along with Bandai Namco Entertainment, continues its trend of publishing vibrant quirky Japanese games into a global market, as D3 have recently announced that they will be publishing YUKE’S third-person-shooter Full Metal Schoolgirl worldwide onto Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC in October.
Full Metal Schoolgirl, not to be confused with the anime series Full Metal Alchemist or Full Metal Panic, is an entirely new third-person-shooter developed by Yuke that sees players control mechanized school girls as they attempt to climb a towered building in order to defeat other robots, gigantic bosses, and the main man behind it all. It’s colourful, it’s quirky and it reminds me of other D3 published titles such as Battle Girls Phantasia and OneeChanbara Origin.
About: In the year 2089, the United Federation of Japan is an industrial powerhouse, while also being one of the world’s leading countries in overtime work. In this sickening future, the economy is booming and working 24 hours a day is considered virtuous. The core of this country’s industry, economy, and social system are controlled by a single giant corporation.
Key Features:
【The rampage of a fully mechanized schoolgirl】A fully armed cyborg heroine storms into a giant corporation and unleashes a relentless barrage of gunfire and sword action in this exhilarating cyborg schoolgirl action adventure. The feeling of immorality is irresistible when you break into an office and wreak havoc.
【A story of revenge against a giant exploitative enterprise】The enemy is the world’s largest corporation, Meternal Jobz. The cyborg corporate slaves known as the “Working Dead” who relentlessly fight as corporate warriors even to their death, block your path. They will attack you in droves, relying on their numbers. Show no mercy—scrap them all!
【Close Quarters Combat in an ever-changing building】The battlefield is a 100-story skyscraper. The evil CEO awaits on the top floor. Each floor changes its structure every time you enter, and there is also a trap-like security system. Own the battlefield on each floor to reach the top.
【Live-streamed battles!? Use the donations for upgrades!】Use materials and rewards obtained from defeating enemies to upgrade and customize your Machine Girl. The equipment and enhancement programs obtained from the Item Box, as well as pre-deployment modifications, include over 100 basic elements. Utilize these to face the challenge over and over again. Even if you feel powerless, remember that you are not alone…the viewers of your livestream are cheering you on. As the number of viewers increases, so does the support. Fund your upgrades with the donations that you receive.
Full Metal Schoolgirl is planned to be available both physically and digitally for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, with a digital deluxe edition also being offered on all digital platforms. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include a Season Pass offering additional content. Digital Pre-Order Bonuses also include a pre-order discount (for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PlayStation 5), and a furball accessory in 3 colours. Those that purchase the game before a set date will also receive costumes based on characters from OneeChanbara Origin. Pre-Orders on PlayStation Store are currently available.
For the time being at least Full Metal Schoolgirl is scheduled for a global release on 23rd October 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. The Japanese website can be found here.
