This Iconic Anime Series Is Getting a Video Game To Celebrate 25th Anniversary

May 30, 2026 - 17:23

One of the world's biggest manga franchises is planning new video game projects to celebrate a major franchise anniversary. The beloved pirate adventure series, which has been running for over two decades, is officially marking its 25th anniversary with a brand new video game adaptation. While specific details about the title remain under wraps, the announcement has generated significant excitement among the massive global fanbase.

The new game is expected to feature the Straw Hat Pirates in an original story or a fresh take on the classic arcs. Given the series' history with video games, which ranges from fighting titles like "One Piece: Pirate Warriors" to open-world adventures like "One Piece: World Seeker," fans are speculating about what direction the developers will take. Some hope for a sprawling RPG that covers the entire East Blue saga, while others want a competitive brawler that captures the chaotic energy of the series' best fights.

The franchise has seen a massive resurgence in popularity thanks to the live-action Netflix adaptation and the ongoing final saga of the manga. With the anime also entering its climactic final arc, the timing for a major video game release could not be better. More information is expected to be revealed during upcoming gaming events, but for now, fans have a lot to look forward to as Luffy and his crew prepare to set sail on a new digital adventure.