TOKYO, Japan — March 19, 2026 — Shueisha Games today announced that Urban Myth Dissolution Center, the acclaimed paranormal mystery adventure game developed by Hakababunko, is now available on iOS and Android. The mobile version launches at $17.99 USD and is available to download now on the App Store and Google Play.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center invites players to join rookie investigator Azami Fukurai at a privately-run institution dedicated to researching — and dissolving — the cursed relics, monstrous oddities, and dimensional anomalies lurking behind the internet’s most unsettling urban legends. Under the guidance of Center Director Ayumu Meguriya, a Level S psychic, players collect evidence and unravel the hidden truths behind each case across an episodic supernatural mystery narrative rendered in the game’s signature psychedelic pixel art style.
The game earned the Japan Game Award 2025 “Excellence” prize and has garnered recognition at industry events worldwide since its original February 2025 launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. The iOS/Android release brings the complete original experience to mobile for the first time, fully optimized for touch controls.
“Urban Myth Dissolution Center was designed from the ground up to be an experience anyone can enjoy, regardless of their gaming background,” said John Davis, PR Manager. “Bringing it to mobile means players can investigate cursed mysteries wherever they are — during a commute, a lunch break, or at home before bed.”
Mobile-Exclusive Features
Full touch optimization. The complete original game — including all graphics, scenario content, and gameplay — has been faithfully ported and fully optimized for touchscreen play.
Customizable frame designs. A mobile-exclusive “Frame” feature lets players choose from four unique border designs — including the “Toshikai-kun” pattern — displayed in the non-playable screen area during gameplay.
Note: Graphic, scenario, and gameplay content are identical to the original version. The above features are exclusive to the iOS/Android release.
Title: Urban Myth Dissolution Center
Genre: Paranormal Mystery Adventure
Platform: iOS (15.0 or later) / Android (OS 13.0 or later)
Release Date: March 19, 2026
Price: $17.99 USD / €17.49 EUR / £14.99 GBP
Players: 1
Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic
Publisher: Shueisha Games
Developer: Hakababunko
Copyright: ©Hakababunko / SHUEISHA, SHUEISHA GAMES
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/urban-myth-dissolution-center/id6756707224
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shueisha_games.umdc
Official Website: https://umdc.shueisha-games.com/
About Hakababunko
Hakababunko is a Japan-based game development team whose core members are devoted enthusiasts of mystery-themed storytelling. The team is known for creating adventure games that push the boundaries of pixel art as a visual medium, most notably through the acclaimed Makoto Wakaido’s Case Files series. Their win at the Shueisha Game Creators CAMP at Google Play Indie Games Festival 2021 led to their partnership with Shueisha Games and the creation of Urban Myth Dissolution Center, which went on to win the Japan Game Award 2025 “Excellence” prize.
About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games is the interactive entertainment division of Shueisha Inc., one of Japan’s largest publishing companies and home to iconic manga franchises including Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, and Demon Slayer. Shueisha Games publishes original game titles and supports creative collaborations across the global gaming landscape.
