Stars in their Eyes

Publisher Bandai Namco has finally dropped details on itspreviously-teased new entryin the long-runningIdolmasterseries.The Idolmaster: Starlit Seasonis currently in development for PS4 and PC (via Steam), and is expected to launch in Japan later in 2020.

Running on Unreal Engine,Starlit Seasonwill follow the path ofIdolmastertitles that have come before, allowing the player to step into the role of an eager producer tasked with putting together a new idol empire. Players will put together a “special unit” – which makes them sound like an amazing counter-terrorist squad – from a large selection of gals taken from previous series entries, includingCinderella Girls,Shiny Colors, andMillion Live!There will, however, be no male idols in this edition.

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Manage your talent through training and merchandising, develop entertaining song and dance routines, and listen to the advice of your budding assistants and, over the course of a year, your Special Unit could win the grand prize of performing at the all-new Starlit Dome in front of thousands of fans.

Have you got what it takes to listen to the people? Is your finger on the pulse of what’s hip? Can you silence the wailing of your soul each and every sleepless night after greedily turning teenagers into money-making corporate DANCEBOTS? Then you’ll want to keep an ear to the ground in April, when Bandai Namco will release further details on this intriguing new sequel.

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The Idolmaster: Starlit Seasonis currently in development for PS4 and PC.

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