NHN PlayArt has opened the Japan open beta test for OVER RUSH, a high speed card battle RPG headed to iOS and Android. The test is live now and runs through September 24, 2026 on the Japanese App Store and Google Play, giving players their first hands on time with the rapid deck building battler.
The new RPG blends quick deck building strategy with anime style 2D visuals and real time combat. Players build decks on the fly, chain card plays at speed and react to live enemy moves, a mix aimed squarely at mobile players who want fast sessions with room for deep planning.
A cyberpunk police story in Think City
OVER RUSH is set in Think City, a near future metropolis policed by a special unit called the RUSH Team. Players take the role of a RUSH Team captain tasked with tracking down rogue autonomous AI robots known as Workroids, machines that have turned against the city they were built to serve.
Working beside the captain is Buddy, a humanoid Workroid partner who fights alongside the squad. The partnership sits at the center of the story, pairing a human officer with a machine ally while the rest of their kind runs out of control across Think City.
Color links drive the card combat
Battles play out in real time with cards fed to players during the fight. The core hook is color linking, where connecting cards of matching colors triggers high speed combos that pile damage onto rogue machines. Timing and sequencing matter as much as deck choice, since combos reward players who read the flow of battle and commit at the right moment.
Outside of combat, players can tune decks to fit their style and push characters further through growth systems. Action parries add a defensive layer for players who like to stay aggressive, letting a well timed block turn an enemy strike into an opening. The cast features voice performances from Tomori Kusunoki, Akari Kito and Toru Inada, which underlines the anime forward presentation.
Beta dates and the wait for a global release
The open beta runs from September 17 to September 24, 2026 and is limited to Japan across both major mobile storefronts. Players can find the full test details on the official OVER RUSH beta site, which covers eligibility and the test schedule for both platforms.
NHN PlayArt has not yet confirmed global publishing dates or localized server plans, so fans outside Japan are still waiting for news. A wider international release is expected to follow once the initial testing phase wraps, a familiar pattern for mobile launches such as Lumi Master which recently reached iOS and Android. The test also lands in a crowded release window, with the biggest Tokyo Game Show 2026 reveals setting the pace for the season.
When does the OVER RUSH Japan open beta run?
The Japan open beta runs from September 17 to September 24, 2026. It is available in Japan only on iOS through the App Store and on Android through Google Play.
How does combat work in OVER RUSH?
Combat is fought in real time with cards played during live battles. Linking cards of matching colors sets off high speed combos, while deck customization, character growth and action parries give players room to shape their own approach.
Will OVER RUSH release outside Japan?
NHN PlayArt has not confirmed global dates or localized servers yet. A wider international release is expected to follow the Japan testing phase, so players abroad should watch the official channels for the next announcement.
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