Overview
- Sega said it will mark the franchise’s 30th year in 2026 and will share celebration details over time.
- The plan centers on new merchandise and fan events tied to the series.
- Coverage notes the April 1 post was genuine, citing Japan’s custom of ending April Fools’ jokes at noon and Sega’s 12:01 PM JST timing.
- The anniversary falls on September 27, 2026, which is 30 years after the first Sakura Wars launched on Sega Saturn in Japan.
- No new game is confirmed, and recent history includes a 2019 PS4 revival and a 2020 mobile title that shut down in 2021.