{"rewrite":{"id":"r_12dcd17a9bbb42c721630a03","clusterId":"c_6eafbed1e84cc17625bc0316","slug":"a-kobold-story-trenchcoat-adventurer-developer-plans-sequel-japanese-localization","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer Developer Plans Sequel, Japanese Localization","summary":"Crystal Spider Games released the hand-drawn dungeon RPG A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer on PC June 4. The game features three kobolds in a trenchcoat, a CrayonVision art style, and inspiration from 1985's The Bard's Tale. Developer Benjamin reports positive feedback, with players saying the game made them want to try other dungeon RPGs. An update adding controller support arrives August 15. A sequel, Trenchcoat Adventurer Vol. 1: Gone Rogue, launches July 22. Full Japanese localization is planned, with volunteer translators welcome.","whyItMatters":"The game's success in drawing new players to the dungeon RPG genre is driving the studio to expand with a sequel and full localization.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe idea for the game came from a meme about three kobolds in a trenchcoat. Developer Benjamin told Game Spark that the team wanted to make a spiritual remake of classic dungeon RPGs like The Bard\u0026#39;s Tale and bring that style to a younger audience. The result is a turn-based grid-mover with a hand-drawn visual style called CrayonVision and a quirky mechanic: the kobolds can eat any equipment. Player feedback has been strongly positive, with some saying the game made them want to explore other dungeon RPGs-exactly the reaction the developer aimed for. An update on August 15 adds controller support. A more challenging roguelike sequel, Trenchcoat Adventurer Vol. 1: Gone Rogue, is set for July 22. The studio also plans full Japanese localization and welcomes volunteer translators. Streaming and monetization are explicitly allowed.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer, a hand-drawn dungeon RPG about three kobolds in a trenchcoat, is already getting a sequel. Developer Crystal Spider Games plans a roguelike follow-up and full Japanese localization. The game launched June 4 on PC.","twitterPost":"A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer gets a sequel roguelike on July 22. Developer Crystal Spider Games also plans a full Japanese localization for the hand-drawn dungeon RPG. The game launched June 4 on PC.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Crystal Spider Games released the hand-drawn dungeon RPG A Kobold Story: Trenchcoat Adventurer on PC June 4. The game, inspired by a meme about three kobolds in a trenchcoat, has drawn positive feedback for making players want to try other dungeon RPGs. An update and a roguelike sequel are coming soon, with Japanese localization planned.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/20/169499.html\",\"title\":\"「このゲームをきっかけに、他のダンジョンRPGも遊んでみたくなったというプレイヤーも」手書きイラスト風ダンジョンRPG『A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer』【開発者インタビュー】\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5685,"outputTokens":1504,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784543278,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T10:21:24.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-20T10:22:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-20T10:21:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_6eafbed1e84cc17625bc0316","canonicalTitle":"「このゲームをきっかけに、他のダンジョンRPGも遊んでみたくなったというプレイヤーも」手書きイラスト風ダンジョンRPG『A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer』【開発者インタビュー】","representativeArticleId":"a_9ab842c7e4a46550d7e7d64b","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer\"],\"studios\":[\"Crystal Spider Games\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-20T09:30:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-20T09:30:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-20T10:22:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/20/169499.html","title":"「このゲームをきっかけに、他のダンジョンRPGも遊んでみたくなったというプレイヤーも」手書きイラスト風ダンジョンRPG『A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer』【開発者インタビュー】"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["A Kobold Story : Trenchcoat Adventurer"],"studios":["Crystal Spider Games"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}