千年の旅 ELF China servers stop Aug 26 as Inchi Game enters bankruptcy
Key takeaways
- Inchi Game entered bankruptcy liquidation; China servers stopped Aug 26, 18:00
- China server suspension blocks login, payments, and gameplay
- Zenexus opened Japanese pre-registration Aug 7; smartphone release planned for autumn 2026
千年の旅 ELF’s Chinese operator and developer Inchi Game has entered bankruptcy liquidation, and Chinese servers were taken offline from August 26 at 18:00 as the company transfers operation rights and materials. During the suspension period login, purchases, and all gameplay services are unavailable, and no reopening date has been announced.
Inchi Game is listed as both the developer and the publisher for the China version. The company’s announcement specifies the server shutdown is intended to allow handover of operating authority and related materials; players in China cannot access accounts or make payments while the servers remain offline.
The Japanese version of 千年の旅 ELF is handled by a separate company, Zenexus. Zenexus opened pre-registration on August 7 and says the smartphone release is scheduled for autumn 2026. The game is described as a mythic RPG featuring witches who fight alongside “Gospels,” strategic turn-based battles, and Live2D interactions with characters.
Why it matters
For Japanese gamers: Zenexus’s pre-registration for a fall 2026 smartphone launch is active, but the publisher has not announced whether Inchi Game’s bankruptcy will affect the Japanese release or future cross-region assets transfer.
Original source
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