DanMachi: Frontier Zero Announced for iOS, Android, and PC with an Original Story by Fujino Omori

Developer enish has officially announced a brand-new video game set in the popular fantasy universe, titled Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Frontier Zero. Slated for a worldwide release across iOS, Android, and PC in 2027, the title will feature a completely original main narrative crafted in cooperation with series author Fujino Omori. The upcoming release comes just a little over a year after the closure of the previous mobile entry in the franchise, Battle Chronicle, which shut down its service in September 2025.

Because the full franchise title is notoriously lengthy, fans of the series have long shortened it to DanMachi, while the game’s official X account operates under the handle @DanZero. For the sake of clarity and conciseness, the upcoming title is being referred to as DanMachi: Frontier Zero. Despite the high profile of the intellectual property, developer enish has kept specific details regarding the game under wraps. No information has been shared yet concerning the game’s specific genre, gameplay mechanics, or roster of playable characters, with the studio indicating that further updates and news will be rolled out via the official social media channels in the lead-up to the eventual launch.

The announcement of an original storyline is a notable shift for adaptations within the franchise. The source material follows the journey of Bell Cranel, a young and earnest adventurer striving to grow stronger as he ventures deeper into the massive, labyrinthine dungeon located beneath the sprawling fantasy city of Orario. Supported by his loyal goddess, Hestia, Bell’s adventures have captured a massive global audience since the inception of the light novel series. Written by Fujino Omori, the light novels have achieved immense commercial success, surpassing 20 million copies in sales worldwide. The franchise’s enduring popularity was further underscored by the announcement of a sixth anime season in February, proving that the appetite for new adventures in Orario remains exceptionally strong.

Previous gaming adaptations, such as Battle Chronicle developed by Aiming, took a more traditional approach by focusing on recreating the events of the anime series. Battle Chronicle was built around letting players relive iconic story arcs and major battles in 3D. While such adaptations offer a familiar experience for fans, they often struggle with long-term engagement because dedicated followers of the franchise are already intimately familiar with Bell Cranel’s established arc. Playing through a direct retelling on a mobile device can sometimes feel like a redundant rewatch of existing material.

By contrast, the inclusion of a brand-new narrative penned in cooperation with Fujino Omori addresses one of the most compelling desires of the fanbase. An original story offers something that cannot be experienced simply by reading the light novels or watching the anime adaptations, providing a fresh incentive for veterans and newcomers alike to return to Orario. Because Omori is directly involved, the new storyline is expected to maintain the thematic tone and continuity that fans have come to expect from the universe.

With a worldwide release window slated for 2027, covering both the Japanese domestic market and international regions, players have ample time to watch for further announcements. As enish prepares to lift the veil on the core gameplay systems and character roster, the community continues to look toward the horizon for the next chapter of Bell Cranel’s journey.