JRPG Legend Kouji Okada Returns with Mysterious School Life RPG, January 29 Reveal Promised

JRPG legend Kouji Okada—co-creator of the Persona and Megami Tensei franchises—is returning to game development after a 16-year hiatus.

Compile Hearts announced a new 'school life RPG' project featuring Okada, who last worked on JRPGs in 2003. The teaser trailer blends sci-fi horror elements with no title or release date revealed, though a full disclosure is promised on January 29.

Compile Hearts described the project as carrying 'Okada’s ultimate message to those who will lead the next generation.'

The team includes Tadashi Satomi (writer for Persona 2 and Digital Devil Saga) and composer Tsukasa Masuko (Megami Tensei series). No further details about gameplay or narrative were shared in the initial announcement.