Astrolabe Games has released a new sizzle reel announcing its 2026 to 2027 lineup, as well as a manifesto committing to physical releases for upcoming PlayStation 5 games where eligible, following Sony Interactive Entertainment‘s announcement that it will end production of physical game discs in January 2028.
The company’s 2026 to 2027 lineup includes:
The end of the sizzle trailer also teases a major update for BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X to be announced on July 16.
The “A-GO Manifesto” committing to physical PlayStation 5 releases is as follows:
About “The A-GO Manifesto”
The A-GO Manifesto takes its name from both the Chinese pronunciation of the publisher’s brand (阿狗, “A-Go”) and the English phrase “give something a go.” It embodies the idea of “giving physical releases a shot.” The details are as follows:
1. Eligible Titles
This commitment applies to unreleased titles for which Astrolabe Games serves as the global publisher. Eligible titles shall have a PlayStation 5 release candidate, and must be approved for release on that platform on or before June 1, 2027, allowing the physical edition to launch no later than the second half of 2027.
2. Implementation
For all eligible titles, Astrolabe Games guarantees that it will produce, manufacture, and distribute at least a run at minimum order quantity of PlayStation 5 physical editions in at least one region (North America / Europe, Middle East, and Africa / Asia). However, due to differences in regional distribution conditions, expected market demand, and individual development schedules, Astrolabe Games cannot guarantee availability in every territory worldwide.
3. Exceptions
This manifesto is a goodwill commitment made by Astrolabe Games as an independent game publisher to the developers it works with. As such, if uncontrollable circumstances prevent the production of a PlayStation 5 physical edition, Astrolabe Games will not be liable for compensation. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to:
- Platform holders introducing new policies that make production impossible.
- Regional distribution partners reaching capacity as the production deadline approaches.
- Distribution partners being unable to accommodate the consignment requirements of smaller publishers.
- Developers being unable to deliver a qualified PlayStation 5 master build by the required deadline.
- Titles that do not have a PlayStation 5 version.
- Developers choosing not to proceed with the production of a PlayStation 5 version.
The following announced Astrolabe Games titles have already been confirmed as eligible and will receive physical editions as originally planned:
- Gurei – Expected Q4 2026
- Fall Up – Expected first half of 2027
- OMEGA PHENEX COMMENCED PROJECT SIX – Expected second half 2027
Additional projects that have not yet been announced or confirmed will be revealed as they become available, along with whether they qualify under this manifesto. Please follow Astrolabe Games’ official social media channels and official website for future updates.
In just a few years, Astrolabe Games has built comprehensive digital and physical publishing capabilities across all major platforms and regions. Physical editions successfully published worldwide by Astrolabe Games include BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, Old School Rally, and Dunjungle.
Watch the sizzle trailer below.
