In a recent earnings call, Bandai Namco revealed that in its fiscal year of 2023, the company saw a significant profit decrease of over 22.1 percent despite the company also recording the highest income ever in the same fiscal year. This means that the company has seen significantly smaller profit margins. Bandai Namco noted that it made 1,050,210 million yen, a 6.1 increase from last year, while its overall income was 101,493 million yen. According to the report, Bandai Namco has seen success with several of its titles including Elden Ring, Armored Core 6, and Tekken 8. The publisher also noted that its mobile gaming market has been successful.
Details for Bandai Namco’s latest title Sand Land:
In this action RPG, you will become the main character as Beelzebub. Lead your company of heroic misfits and explore the legendary world of SAND LAND developed by the creator of Dragon Ball & Dr. Slump, Akira Toriyama.
Story
Adventure through the vast world!
Dive into a desert world where both humans and demons suffer from an extreme water shortage—SAND LAND. Meet the Fiend Prince Beelzebub, his chaperone Thief, and the fearless Sheriff Rao, and follow the team on an extraordinary adventure in search of the Legendary Spring hidden in the desert.
Vehicle Action
Exciting vehicular action with countless ways to battle!
Design and operate a large variety of vehicles, including Battle Tanks with powerful cannons, Motorbikes that speed through deserts, and Jump-bots that bounce over rivers to explore every corner of the continent.
Customization
Customize vehicles to your style!
Use your tact and imagination to develop tanks and other vehicles that will help you navigate this vast land, using a wide array of part combinations. Unlock vehicles that can be levelled-up with various mechanic parts, including weapons, engines and suspensions.
*Story is not included in the demo.
*Some content may differ from full game.
*Demo save data will not transfer to the full game.
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.