YOSTAR has finally set the date: their new subculture action RPG, Stella Sora, is officially launching on the 20th.

The game drops you into 'Nova Continent,' a peculiar mash-up of modernity and fantasy. You take on the role of a Demon Lord—yes, really—joining forces with a troupe of lovely travelers like Seina, Ayame, and Kohaku from the Void Brigade to unravel the continent’s mysteries. They’re leaning heavily into a vibrant, travel-themed aesthetic bolstered by some crisp, anime-style visuals.

Combat follows a classic three-character team structure, where you take direct control of one lead while the other two provide support skills. It adds a layer of unpredictability, too: the character abilities and buffs you snag during battle change every time. It’s all about squeezing the most efficiency out of whatever the game throws your way.

Based in Shanghai, YOSTAR is better known for handling the likes of Mahjong Soul, Azur Lane, and the international distribution of Blue Archive. Since they’ve historically played the role of publisher rather than developer, the real question for us is whether they’ve actually managed to grasp what the subculture crowd really wants this time around.