MAGES. has announced Girls und Panzer Hakunetsu! Mahjong Tag Battle Desu!, a new mahjong game based on the Girls und Panzer anime franchise, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is scheduled to launch in Japan in 2027, with 30 playable characters planned and a competitive format built around tag-team mahjong.
The announcement was made on November 14, 2026, alongside the release of an official teaser trailer and website. MAGES. also confirmed that the game will be showcased at the Girls und Panzer Mini Mini Hobby Show during the Oarai Anglerfish Festival in Japan on November 14 and 15.
Unlike the franchise’s tank-combat games, the new title focuses on mahjong matches in which characters use teamwork, tactical decisions and special abilities to gain an advantage. MAGES. describes the gameplay as tag-team mahjong, although the complete rules and mechanics have not yet been explained.
The announced roster includes 30 characters, with the five members of Oarai Girls’ Academy’s Anglerfish Team among the first confirmed participants. These are Miho Nishizumi, Saori Takebe, Hana Isuzu, Yukari Akiyama and Mako Reizei.
The official character profiles reveal that each member possesses a special ability affecting mahjong gameplay. Miho can equalize her team’s points, while Saori can identify opponents’ tile types through color indicators. Hana has an ability that forces opponents into discarding tiles that allow the player’s team to win.
Yukari’s ability helps identify winning tiles when an opponent is one tile away from completing a hand. Mako, meanwhile, can improve her chances of drawing useful tiles, with additional effects depending on how subsequent rounds unfold. These abilities indicate that character selection and team combinations will influence matches beyond traditional mahjong strategy.
The game’s story takes place sometime after Oarai Girls’ Academy’s confrontation with the All-Stars University Team, which determined whether the school would remain open. A new tournament brings together students from leading tankery schools, replacing their usual armored competitions with mahjong.
Within the story, the schools’ leaders propose mahjong as a way to develop tactical judgment, competitive instincts and mental discipline. Participating teams also have another incentive: the winning school will receive a prize granting one wish, provided it can reasonably be fulfilled.
The official website additionally teases a story mode and online battles, although MAGES. has not yet detailed their features or confirmed the full range of multiplayer options. More character announcements and gameplay information are planned for a later reveal.
The mahjong project is separate from Girls und Panzer: All-Star Tank Carnival, another upcoming franchise game scheduled for March 25, 2027, in Japan. That release focuses on tank-based gameplay and is planned for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC through Steam, while MAGES.’ new title centers on mahjong.
MAGES. has not announced a specific release date beyond 2027 or confirmed international availability. Pricing and age ratings are also pending, and no PC version has been announced.
