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Dress the Duel Selected for Japan's So-Fu Game Accelerator

UgokuWare's title has been accepted into the METI-backed So-Fu independent game accelerator, providing funding and promotional support for the Q1 2026 launch.

By DtD Wiki Team · January 15, 2026

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Official Recognition

Dress the Duel has been selected for the So-Fu (創風) Independent Game Accelerator, a programme backed by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The programme provides selected titles with funding, mentorship, and promotional resources.

What This Means

Selection into So-Fu gives Dress the Duel:

Official government-backed promotional support
Access to international publishing connections
Increased visibility at trade events
Development funding for final polish

This significantly reduces the risk of the project stalling before release — something important for an indie title with no prior published games.

Developer Statement

"Being selected for So-Fu is an incredible honour and a huge vote of confidence," Watanabe shared. "It means we can focus entirely on making the game the best it can be."

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