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Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back Announced for PS5 with Playable Demo at Tokyo Game Show

The sequel reunites original contributors with a new studio under a 2027 release window to revive the cult 2012 franchise.

Overview

  • Publishers Dragami Games and Nada Holdings and developer JP Universe officially unveiled Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back and confirmed a PlayStation 5 launch window for 2027.
  • Attendees at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on Thursday saw an on‑floor playable demo and eight minutes of early gameplay footage that show protagonist Juliet fighting through a film‑industry themed ‘Jaredwood.’
  • The announced creative roster names Hajime Tabata, Masahiro Yuki, and NekoshowguN as contributors while noting the original developer, Grasshopper Manufacture, will not return for the sequel.
  • To mark the reveal, the recent remaster Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP was discounted across digital stores and the publisher released new screenshots and gameplay to build momentum ahead of the 2027 launch.
  • Key open items include a precise 2027 release date, any platforms beyond PS5, and regional distribution details, which will determine how widely fans can access the revived series.