HEART of CROWN Online News

Greetings to all the influential figures of the empire!

It’s been a little while, but we’d like to take this opportunity to recap the announcements made on September 16 here in this news update.

[h2]Steam Full Release & Nintendo Switch Version Launching Simultaneously!![/h2]
The release date for HEART of CROWN Online on Steam (full version) and Nintendo Switch has been set for December 18, 2025!
Pre-orders are now open as well.
For more details, please visit the official page of our publisher, PLAYISM.
https://playism.com/game/heart-of-crown/

[h2]Tokyo Game Show Exhibition & Event Information[/h2]
At the PLAYISM booth during Tokyo Game Show 2025 (September 25–28), we will be holding both demo play sessions and a stage event.
For more details, please check PLAYISM’s special event page.
https://playism.com/news/2025/0916/tgs2025/

Visitors who try out the demo will receive a special limited-edition pin badge!
Be sure to stop by and experience it for yourself.

In addition, the emote featured on this pin badge will also be implemented in-game with the shop update on September 29!!

[h2]Dev Report⑰[/h2]

[h3]Voice Cast Announcement[/h3]
Alongside the release date announcement, we have also revealed the cast of voice actors bringing the characters to life.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Come and see the Princesses in their even more captivating forms!
Please note that character voices will be implemented with the transition to the full version.

[h3]Regarding the Implementation of Northern Enchantress: Second Edition Cards[/h3]
As mentioned in our recent news, we are currently considering whether it will be possible to implement the cards under adjustment in Room Match only.
We will announce further details once they are finalized, so please stay tuned.


Development of the Nintendo Switch version is finally entering its final stages.
We’ll continue to share various updates, so please look forward to what’s to come!

[p]Greetings to all the influential figures of the empire![/p][p][/p][p]The full release of this title, which has been in development as an early access title for quite some time, is finally set for December 18th![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The full release will feature a scenario mode, the "Northern Enchantress" expansion set, as well as implementation of voice acting delivered by an incredible cast! Plus, the game is being ported to Nintendo Switch, and both download and retail versions will be released on the same day![/p][p][/p][h2]Voice Cast[/h2]

• [p]Lulunasaika - Kaori Nazuka[/p]
• [p]Bergamotte - Atsuki Nakamura[/p]
• [p]Flamaria - Seiko Yoshida[/p]
• [p]Ohka - Ayaka Fujimoto[/p]
• [p]Laolily - Natsumi Haruse[/p]
• [p]Klam Klam - Non Harusaki[/p]
• [p]Lain - Reina Kawamura[/p]
• [p]Shion - Nao Ojika[/p]

[p]HEART of CROWN will be shown at the PLAYISM booth (08-S03) at Tokyo Game Show 2025, taking place at Makuhari Messe from 9/25 to 9/28. [/p][p]A playable build will be available, and the voice cast will be showing off their skills live during a stage event![/p][p]For those heading to the Tokyo Game Show this year, do come by and check the game out! [/p][p][/p][h2]Tokyo Game Show 2025 Overview[/h2][p]Venue: [/p]

• [p] Makuhari Messe Booth number: 08-S03 (Hall 8) [/p]
• [p] Official Site: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/en[/p]

[p]Dates [/p][p]Business Days:[/p][p]Sep. 25 (Thu.) 1000-1700[/p][p]Sep. 26 (Fri.) 1000-1700 [/p][p]Public Day:[/p][p]Sep. 27 (Sat.) 930-1700[/p][p]Sep. 28 (Sun.) 930-1630[/p][p]*Opening times differ between business days and public days.[/p][p]*On public days, opening times may be brought forward by 30 minutes depending on the situation. [/p][p] [/p][p]X [/p][p]Facebook[/p][p]PLAYISM Official Site[/p][p]PLAYISM Publisher Page[/p]

Greetings to all the influential figures of the empire!

On August 29, we will not be updating the ROM; instead, we plan to only increase the appearance rates of existing supplies.

[h2]Upcoming Updates[/h2]
As announced in our recent news andofficial livestream, we will be focusing on the development of the Steam full release and the Nintendo Switch version.
Accordingly, the weekly Friday ROM updates will be irregular for the time being.
*that in the event of critical issues or bugs, we will continue to address them as needed, just as before.

[h2]Regarding the Implementation of New Cards[/h2]
We are currently considering implementing some of the new cards—still undergoing balance adjustments—exclusively in Room Match.
Details and release timing for these new cards will be announced in the news once finalized, so please stay tuned!

[h2]Fixes & Adjustments[/h2]
・Cards from the beta implementation of the new expansion Northern Enchantress: Second Edition will no longer appear.
・Minor bugs have been fixed.

h2]Sixth Ranked Match Begins[/h2]

The Sixth Rank Match season is now underway!
As mentioned in the recent news The theme for the Sixth Ranked Match season is "The Eastern Wind of Abundance."
Seasonal exclusive titles and frames based on this theme will be available starting with the store update on August 25.

[h2]Replaced the supply for both online matches.[/h2]
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zS7aZSYWZE65P6dvD5Lg1p8aNTBD-VP5IWAtp2Lp3w4/edit?gid=797601911#gid=797601911

In Ranked Matches, these 8 supplies will have an increased appearance rate.
*"Online matches" refer to both Rank Match and Room Match modes. Additionally, Room Match can also be used for solo practice.
After creating a room, pressing “START” will begin a match against a CPU opponent. Pressing “START without Bot” will let you start a game alone.
Please feel free to use this feature to check new cards or test out new strategies!

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1883000/HEART_of_CROWN_Online/
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For a limited time until September 1, HEART of CROWN Online is available at 20% off.
A free demo is also available, so don’t miss this chance to enjoy HEART of CROWN Online!

Greetings to all the influential figures of the empire!

Starting from 10:00 AM (JST) on August 22th, we will be updating the supply and ROM.

[h2]About the Next Ranked Match[/h2]
The Fifth Ranked Match season will end when maintenance begins on August 22, and the sixth Ranked Match season will begin immediately after the maintenance is completed.

[h2]Season Theme for the sixth Ranked Match[/h2]

The theme for the sixth Ranked Match season is "The Eastern Wind of Abundance."
Seasonal exclusive titles and frames based on this theme will be available starting with the store update on August 25.

[h2]Dev Report ⑯[/h2]

[h3]Regarding the release timing of the full version and the adjustment status of Northern Enchantress: Second Edition[/h3]
We sincerely apologize for not being able to share much good news recently and for causing concern.

As for the release timing of the full version, we are currently coordinating with various parties. We are preparing to make several announcements at Tokyo Game Show 2025 this September, so we would be grateful if you could look forward to further updates.

Regarding the development status of Northern Enchantress: Second Edition, we are continuing to adjust the abilities of the new Princess, “Anastasia,” as well as several cards that have not yet been included in the beta implementation. In particular, since Anastasia is a Princess who is always available for selection, we are proceeding with her balance adjustments with extra care.

We are doing our utmost to prepare better news to share with you, so we kindly ask for your patience a little longer.

In addition, during the next Ranked Match season, we will need to focus on improving the quality of the full release and on adjustments to Northern Enchantress: Second Edition. As a result, it is expected to be a somewhat quieter season without the addition of new cards. We regret this deeply, but we hope for your kind understanding.
*that we are considering measures such as adding supplies that include cards currently under adjustment, available in Room Match only.

[h3]Regarding Upcoming Supply Rotations[/h3]
As mentioned above, no new cards will be added, and the current beta implementation is scheduled to end before maintenance on August 22.
Along with this, all Northern Enchantress cards will temporarily be removed from play.

Therefore, for the time being, no new supplies will be added.
Instead, we will be increasing the appearance rate of selected existing supplies on a weekly basis, and the targeted supplies will also appear in Room Match.