Netmarble N2 Reveals Pearl in Blue, a Monthly Rom-Com Collectible RPG
Netmarble N2, a subsidiary of Netmarble Corp., revealed Pearl in Blue, a collectible RPG targeting a rom-com anime audience. The game is confirmed for iOS and Android in Japan as a free-to-play title with microtransactions.
The teaser website and official JP X account went live on July 28. The game is currently listed for Japan only.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Developer | Netmarble N2 (Netmarble Corp. subsidiary) |
| Genre | Monthly rom-com collectible RPG |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Release Region | Japan (confirmed) |
| Model | Free-to-play with microtransactions |
| Official Site | pearlinblue.netmarble.com |
| Official X | @Pearl_in_Blue |
Premise and Gameplay
The game is set in a world where human desires materialize as physical powers called Pearls. Characters who wield them are known as Knights. The player acts as a Manager for Empty Shells, girls who have not yet received their Pearls due to internal struggles or a lack of desire. The core loop involves helping these girls overcome their obstacles to obtain their Pearls.
Pearl in Blue aims to combine RPG mechanics with the presentation of a rom-com anime. The teaser materials show character designs consistent with the bishoujo game style.
Monthly Heroine Schedule
A defining feature of Pearl in Blue is its commitment to introducing a new heroine with her own storyline every month. This cadence is part of Netmarble N2's strategy to maintain narrative momentum and player engagement over the long term. Each heroine arc is expected to run independently within the monthly structure.
No concrete roadmap beyond the monthly schedule has been shared. The first heroine and her corresponding storyline have not been named.
Background
Netmarble N2 was established as a dedicated studio within Netmarble Corp. focused on character-driven mobile titles. This is the studio's first publicly named project. Netmarble Corp. operates multiple gacha titles across global markets including Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross and Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds.
What Remains Unconfirmed
A global launch has not been announced. The teaser site and social media accounts are Japanese-language only. A PC client, a common feature in the current mobile gaming market, has not been confirmed.
The monetisation model has not been detailed beyond the free-to-play with microtransactions label. The monthly heroine structure does not clarify whether new characters are obtainable through free progression, paid draws, or a combination of both.
Monetisation is the largest open question, Netmarble's history with gacha systems suggests rates and pity counters will matter more than any other feature at launch.
No release window has been given. The teaser site is accepting registrations for a newsletter called Chirachira☆Communication.
FAQ
When does Pearl in Blue release? No release date has been announced. The official teaser site is live and accepting newsletter signups.
Will Pearl in Blue come to global servers? Only a Japanese release has been confirmed. No global announcement has been made.
Is there a PC version? A PC client has not been announced. The game is confirmed for iOS and Android only.
How does the monthly heroine system work? A new heroine with her own storyline arrives every month. Further details about the rollout schedule and availability model have not been shared.
Is this a gacha game? The game is described as free-to-play with microtransactions. The monetisation model has not been formally detailed, but Netmarble's existing portfolio uses gacha mechanics.
Who is developing Pearl in Blue? Netmarble N2, a subsidiary of Netmarble Corp., is developing the title. This is their first publicly announced project.
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