Crunchyroll, the beloved Sony-owned anime streaming platform, is making a strategic move that mirrors Netflix by integrating mobile games into its subscription packages starting 7 November.
Known as the “Game Vault,” this fresh offering is exclusively accessible to Crunchyroll members enrolled in the Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan subscription tiers. The Mega Fan plan costs US$9.99 each month, while the Ultimate Fan tier, available only in the United States, is priced at US$14.99.
In addition to the current subscription perks, which encompass ad-free anime streaming, simulcast shows, digital manga access, and offline viewing, eligible members can now immerse themselves in a burgeoning collection of downloadable mobile games. Initially, these games are solely available on Android through the Google Play store, with iOS support arriving soon.
Much like Netflix’s analogous approach, Crunchyroll’s Game Vault will provide “premium” games devoid of ads or microtransactions. The initial lineup includes titles such as Captain Velvet: The Jump+ Dimensions, a tactical action game by developer Momo-pi; River City Girls, a beat-em-up from WayForward; Wolfstride, a single-player RPG by Ota Imon Studios; Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery, a visual novel by Silver Lining Studio; and Inbento, a food-themed puzzler created by Afterburn.
Crunchyroll has promised to introduce new mobile games on a regular basis, and additional Game Vault features will be gradually introduced to maintain stability.
Crunchyroll previously collaborated with Capcom on Street Fighter: Duel, an RPG for mobile devices based on the fighting game franchise.
Edwin has been writing about gaming and entertainment news for almost a decade, and has loved video games, comic books, and movies longer than that. He loves interesting stories, immersive world-building, and adorable monsters.
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