Urban Legend Dismantling Center Surprise Launches on Mobile Today
Shueisha Games has surprise-launched the smartphone version of the award-winning mystery adventure game Urban Legend Dismantling Center today, March 19, 2026. The iOS and Android versions are now available for purchase at 1,980 yen (~$14/~¥100). This follows the game’s original 2025 release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC platforms. Developed by Graveyard Library, the title won the Excellence Award at the Japan Game Awards 2025 and has garnered significant acclaim for its unique approach to mystery storytelling. The mobile release brings the complete experience to smartphones with optimized touch controls and new customization options.
Urban Legend Dismantling Center is a mystery adventure game that explores various urban legends circulating online. Players follow protagonist Azami Fukurai, a new investigator at the Urban Legend Dismantling Center, as she works with director Ayumu Meguriya to investigate supernatural cases. The game features a serial drama format with mystery-solving scenarios and psychedelic pixel art visuals. Designed to be accessible to all players regardless of gaming experience, the title has received widespread support from diverse gaming audiences and has won multiple awards internationally beyond its Japan Game Awards recognition.
The smartphone version maintains the original graphics, scenarios, and gameplay while adding mobile-specific enhancements. Touch controls have been fully optimized for smartphone play, and a new frame feature allows players to choose from four different design options for the non-interactive areas of the screen during gameplay. The game is priced at 1,980 yen (tax included), which converts to approximately $14 or ¥100. All other aspects of the game remain identical to the console and PC versions, ensuring the same acclaimed experience is available on mobile devices.
The mobile version supports iOS 15.0 and above as well as Android OS 13.0 and higher. The game includes extensive language support with Japanese, English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, and Arabic language options. This broad localization makes the urban legend mystery accessible to international audiences. With its surprise launch today, players can now enjoy investigating supernatural cases during commutes, before bed, or while traveling. The mobile adaptation successfully brings this acclaimed adventure to a more accessible platform while preserving everything that made the original version award-winning.
