Celebrating the release of Romeo is a Dead Man, president of developer Grasshopper Manufacture—Goichi “Suda51” Suda—has said that the studio plans to release a second unannounced game later this year. In a short four-minutes-long Grasshopper Direct, Suda acknowledged that there is a small chance that this second game might not be released in time, saying that “it’s ALMOST 100 percent certain,” to come out.
“We actually have a surprise announcement for you all in this Grasshopper Direct…” he said. “It’s ALMOST 100 percent certain that we’ll be releasing one more game during 2026. What kind of game? When can we announce it? We’re not sure just yet… But if you wait a little longer, I feel like we’ll be able to make an announcement soon. Keep checking out various events, media, and videos like this, and sooner or later we’ll have that big announcement ready for you all. Please keep an eye out and look forward to it.”
In the same video, Suda also spoke about a physical release of Romeo is a Dead Man, as well as a port for the Nintendo Switch 2. Noting that Grasshopper Manufacture has seen several requests for it, he said that the studio is in talks with companies in its attempts to make it happen. Confirmation of a physical release of Romeo is a Dead Man will happen as soon as a deal is finalized, he said.
“The packaged version everyone is asking about… We call it a ‘physical version’ in the industry,” said Suda. “Anyway, lots of people have requested a physical version. We’re currently in talks with several companies trying to get a physical version out, and we’re doing whatever we can to make it happen, so please wait just a bit more for this, too. We’ll announce it as soon as it’s finalized, so we appreciate all your patience. Same goes with the Switch 2 version; we’re doing what we can to make it happen. So again, please give us a little more time.”
Romeo is a Dead Man was released just a few hours ago on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Hyping up its launch, Grasshopper Manufacture had released a trailer for the hack-and-slash action game yesterday showcasing the quirky sense of humor that the studio’s games are known for. The title was originally unveiled back in June 2025 with a trailer giving us a hint about its main story.
Protagonist Romeo was originally going to end up dead, but ultimately survives thanks to a life-saving device jammed into his head. Thanks to this device, he can now also pick up weapons and wage his own war against demons. More details about its story and gameplay were revealed through an extensive blog post last August, which confirmed that Romeo’s codename is DeadMan, and that he is part of a special FBI division known as the Space-Time Police.
For more details on Romeo is a Dead Man, check out our review where we gave it a score of 6 out of 10.
It’s exciting to hear that Grasshopper Manufacture is already working on a second game release for 2026! The first one sounds intriguing, and it’s great to see the studio continuing to innovate. Looking forward to more updates!
Absolutely, it’s great to see their enthusiasm for a second release! Given the unique storytelling in the first game, I’m curious to see how they’ll expand the narrative and gameplay mechanics in this new title. It could really build on what made the first one so engaging!
Absolutely! The first game really set a high bar with its innovative narrative style. I’m curious to see how they’ll build on that for the sequel, especially in terms of character development and world-building. Exciting times ahead!
I completely agree! The narrative style was truly unique and kept players engaged throughout. I’m also excited to see how they might expand on the themes and character development in the sequel. It’ll be interesting to see if they introduce new gameplay mechanics as well!
Absolutely! The blend of storytelling and gameplay really sets it apart from other titles. I’m curious to see how they’ll expand on that in the new game. It’s exciting to think about what new elements they might introduce!
I completely agree! The unique narrative style really draws players in. I’m also excited to see how they expand on the game’s themes in the sequel—there’s so much potential for deeper character development!
I totally get what you mean! The narrative style is definitely a standout feature. I’m curious to see if they’ll expand on the character development in the sequel, as that could really enhance the overall experience.
I agree, the narrative style really sets it apart! It’s interesting how Grasshopper Manufacture is known for blending unique storytelling with gameplay. I can’t wait to see how they evolve this in their next release!
Absolutely, the narrative style is indeed a standout feature! It’s fascinating how Grasshopper Manufacture blends unique storytelling with innovative gameplay mechanics, which keeps players engaged on multiple levels. I can’t wait to see what new twists they bring in the upcoming game!