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Aksys to Publish House of Fata Morgana Creator’s Project Code M

Project Code M Screenshot

At the recent Anime Expo, Aksys Games announced it will publish Novect’s (formerly Novectacle) upcoming title, Project Code M. The mystery adventure visual novel was first teased in 2022, for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, as Project Code Name M.

Based on the trailer below, it is also coming to PS5. In case you haven’t heard of the game, Project Code M is being written and directed by Keika Hanada, the creator of the critically acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana.

Project Code M Overview

We are excited to announce Project Code M, a mystery game currently in development where you seek the truth behind a series of murders from the perspectives of both the killer and the investigator. The story takes place in present day Tokyo, focusing on the Shitamachi area such as Asakusa and Yoshiwara, and involves Japan’s criminal underworld. As the murderer, set your trap, corner the target and commit your crime. The style of murder will unfold differently depending on the situation. As the investigator, uncover the truth by searching for clues and questioning witnesses. More details coming soon!

Development Team

Game Designer, Writer, and Director: Keika Hanada
Art Director: Kanemune
Lead Programmer: Tattoo:
Background Artists: Lim Chin Yang, Naoko Morikawa
Music by: Yusuke Tsutsumi, Tetem

Opening Theme – The Sheep in the Slaughterhouse

Project Code M Media


Project Code M is currently being developed by Novect and will be published by Aksys Games. As of this writing, any further information is still unavailable, but keep checking back here at RPGFan for more updates regarding this title!

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Tin Manuel

Tin is a designer and a writer by day and an adventurer in whatever game she is playing at night. She gets giddy talking about RPGs (specifically JRPGs), new releases, and reveres almost every female protagonist. She has two cats and two dogs, whom she loves dearly. She’s forgetful at times, but she will always remember Aerith’s death frame by frame in 480p.

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