GungHo's B.L.U.E. NOVA hits Steam in 2027 as free-to-play
The PvE bullet-hell co-op shooter puts up to 30 players on the planet DIVAL, where the rogue AI EVE's weapon army holds control.
GungHo Online Entertainment has confirmed that B.L.U.E. NOVA, a player-versus-environment bullet-hell co-op shooter for PC, is in development for Steam and planned for release in 2027 as a free-to-play title. The details were presented at a hands-on preview event, according to inside-games.jp.
The game takes place on the planet DIVAL, where the AI EVE has gone rogue and its weapon army, Singular, now controls the planet. Players fight in co-op squads of up to 30 against that force.
R.I.N.G. system and open-world raids
When players come close to one another, a mechanic called the R.I.N.G. system activates, granting unlimited ammo with no reloading and allowing players to pilot a robot. Matches revolve around destroying towers and barriers before taking down a giant boss and the master tower.
Three modes are planned: Tower Raid, Boss Raid and Challenge. The map is open-world with randomly generated tile layouts, and a Tower Raid session is designed to last about 15 minutes.
The characters shown at the event include Blaze, an assault-rifle attacker, and Seraphy, a sniper who also provides drone support. Technical tests are planned for the future, with timing and details to be announced through official channels such as X.
Quick answers
When does B.L.U.E. NOVA come out?
GungHo Online Entertainment has planned a 2027 release for PC via Steam.
Is B.L.U.E. NOVA free to play?
Yes, it is planned as a free-to-play title.
How many players can play together?
Up to 30 players fight together in PvE co-op.