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Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions Launches Steam Page, 50% Discount on eShop

TOKYO – Dec. 16, 2022 SHUEISHA and developer Momo-Pi, are happy to announce the opening of the Captain Velvet Meteor Steam page, along with its first big sale on the Nintendo eShop.

In conjunction with Nintendo Switch, the award-winning tactical game earned high praise from IGN, Kotaku, and Famitsu for its tight gameplay, emotionally driven story, and clever use of the Jump+ characters. Fans are encouraged to flood the Steam page with Wishlists and requests for the game's PC version!

Captain Velvet Meteor will also be on sale for the first time on the Nintendo eShop during the holiday season with a 50% discount.

Captain Velvet Meteor tells the story of Damien, a shy boy born to a French father and a Japanese mother, whose life transforms when his family moves to Japan. Adapting to life in Japan is complex. Unable to cope with his new environment, Damien becomes an imaginary hero, "Captain Velvet Meteor," and embarks on a fantastical journey to combat his fears. His companions on these adventures are heroes from his favorite Jump+ manga!

In battles, players control Captain Velvet Meteor and a "Jump+" hero. Guide the team to defeat Damien's insecurities come-to-life with attacks unique to each character, such as melee, long-range, and charge attacks. Wipe out enemies with unique combo attacks triggered by characters' positions, which adds plenty of puzzle elements to exhilarating battles.

Featuring Jump+ Heroes from:

SPY×FAMILY - Loid Forger
Monster No. 8 - Kafka Hibino
GHOST REAPER GIRL - Chloé Love & Kai Iod

Captain Velvet Meteor will also be playable in the SHUEISHA GAMES booth at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo. Tickets are free and distributed by lottery via the JUMP Navi App on iOS and Google Play.

Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions is available now on Nintendo Switch with a 50% discount for $12.50 from Dec. 17 to Jan. 3, with for English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, and Brazillian Portuguese text. A demo is now available on the eShop.

About SHUEISHA GAMES

SHUEISHA GAMES is a new video game publisher born by crossing the boundaries between the publishing and game industries, founded by the owners of the influential and popular Jump shonen manga publications and NetEase Games titled unVEIL the world currently in production. Early recognition for their works includes awards from Japan's premier indie showcase BitSummit and selections by Day of the Devs, THE MIX, INDIE Live Expo, and Asobu Indie Showcase.

About Momo-pi

Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions is developed by Momo-Pi, an indie game studio led by Rinaldo Wirz, a Swiss artist living in Japan. The culturally diverse studio garnered critical praise with their game, Persephone, and won the "Shueisha Google Play Indie Game Festival 2019. Captain Velvet Meteor is the result of Shueisha Games and Shonen Jump+'s first attempt to offer a small studio the full scope of the publisher's famous manga works.

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