Super Shark Co. started beta testing RPG-Cobo on June 5, 2026. Developed by Yutaka Owada, the open-source 3D RPG tool has voxel rendering and exports to Windows, web, and mobile under the Apache 2.0 license.
Super Shark Co., Ltd. officially announced the next-generation RPG development tool 'RPG-Cobo' and launched its beta test on June 5, 2026, which is scheduled to run until autumn 2026. RPG-Cobo is an open-source, multi-platform 3D RPG creation platform featuring high-resolution voxel art and modern rendering technologies like PBR rendering and global illumination (GI). The tool is published on GitHub under the Apache 2.0 license, making both the platform and its assets completely free for commercial use and redistribution. The tool allows creators to export games to Windows, web browsers, Android, and iOS, and supports AI-powered multi-language translation. The project is led by Yutaka Owada, a former CyberStep board member and chief development officer known for titles like GetAmped and Teravit, who spent two years developing RPG-Cobo after leaving the company in 2024. During the beta period, a game creation contest with prizes and special perks is planned. Feedback is gathered via their official Discord, X (Twitter), and blog.
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What is RPG-Cobo?
RPG-Cobo is a next-generation open-source RPG development tool and platform developed by Super Shark Co., Ltd. that enables intuitive 3D game creation using high-resolution voxels and modern rendering technology.
Who is the developer of RPG-Cobo?
The project is led by Yutaka Owada, founder and former chief development officer of CyberStep Co., Ltd., who spent two years developing the tool after retiring in 2024.
When does the beta test start and how long will it run?
The beta test started on June 5, 2026, and is scheduled to run until autumn 2026, which is when early access is expected to begin.
What license is RPG-Cobo released under, and can it be used commercially?
RPG-Cobo is released under the Apache 2.0 license on GitHub, allowing both the tool itself and its accompanying assets to be used commercially and redistributed freely.
Which platforms can RPG-Cobo export games to?
RPG-Cobo supports game publishing and exporting to Windows, web browsers, Android, and iOS, and includes AI-powered multi-language translation.