Open-world RPG game revives the dormant anime game series

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins is a surprising revival, bringing new life to that familiar original anime world.

Games inspired by anime or spin-offs from famous anime series always attract a large number of fans and the reason is not difficult to understand. Many anime series have perfect storylines and settings to be adapted into games, providing an exciting interactive experience.

In fact, some of the world’s biggest game brands such as Pokemon or Digimon originate from anime and develop in parallel into both fields. So it’s no surprise that 2026 already promises at least one hit anime-inspired RPG. A special point is that the original anime series ended in 2021, causing this series to fall into a “hibernation” state for quite a long time. Now, the appearance of a new game makes this revival even more meaningful.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins is scheduled to launch in January 2026. The open-world RPG title developed by Netmarble will bring players back to the universe of The Seven Deadly Sins – a famous manga and anime series that has long since concluded its origin story. The game not only allows fans to re-experience their favorite series in a completely new way, but also introduces an exclusive storyline, along with the return of familiar characters, creating an irresistible attraction.

The Seven Deadly Sins Was Netflix’s First Anime “Blockbuster” And Fans Are Still Hungry For More New Content

The anime series The Seven Deadly Sins began broadcasting in Japan in 2014, then quickly spread to international audiences through Netflix. In fact, this was one of the first exclusive anime series that Netflix bought the rights to publish, helping to pave the way for the abundant anime wave on this platform today.

In total, The Seven Deadly Sins has 5 anime seasons, with the final season ending in 2021. At this time, the anime has covered all the content from the original manga, leaving the main characters in a “silent” state since then. The manga sequel titled Four Knights of the Apocalypse takes place in the same universe, but focuses on a new generation of characters.

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The anime adapted from this sequel begins airing in 2024, bringing freshness but making many fans regret the absence of familiar faces from the original series. They still long for reunions with legendary “criminals” and dramatic adventures.

That’s why the upcoming open-world RPG – The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins – appears as a surprise gift. The game was first announced in 2022, right after the original anime ended. Now, nearly five years later, fans can finally enjoy the new story featuring many of the original characters from The Seven Deadly Sins, reawakening dormant passion.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins Invites Players into the World of the Series

Earlier this year, Netmarble officially confirmed the release date for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins. The open-world anime RPG title will hit shelves on January 28, 2026, supporting PC, PS5 and Mobile platforms. Unlike the sequel anime that focuses on the new generation, this game prioritizes bringing back favorite characters from the original. The biggest highlight is the completely new plot, not repeating what was told in the anime, turning it into a true revival of the original series in the form of an online game.

In the game The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins, players will transform into Prince Tristan of Liones – a familiar character from the anime. In this role, you will explore the vast open world of Britannia, working to restore order to the kingdom. The hero roster includes characters from the anime, which you can recruit into your team, combined with new original characters designed specifically for the Origins universe. Because it is a free-to-play game, the recruitment mechanism will probably use the familiar gacha system, adding an element of luck and excitement when “hunting” your favorite character.

Besides RPG combat and exploration, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origins game also integrates relaxing activities such as cooking, fishing and treasure hunting – “cozy” elements that help make the game more diverse. Overall, the gameplay is reminiscent of Genshin Impact, with a vast open world, engaging storyline, and characters from The Seven Deadly Sins universe. For longtime fans, this is definitely an opportunity not to be missed to reunite with their favorite series when the game launches in January 2026.