Dimps

Dimps Corporation (株式会社ディンプス, Kabushiki-gaisha Dinpusu) is a Japanese video game development studio founded on March 6, 2000, and headquartered in Toyonaka, Osaka, with a secondary office in Tokyo. The company was established by former employees of SNK and Capcom, including Takashi Nishiyama (co-creator of Street Fighter, Fatal Fury, and The King of Fighters). With around 342 employees as of April 2025, Dimps specializes in action games, fighting games, RPGs, and ports/remasters across a wide range of platforms. It is partially owned by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Sega Sammy Holdings, and Sony Interactive Entertainment, and frequently collaborates with major publishers.
The studio is best known for its work on high-profile franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog (e.g., Sonic Advance series), Dragon Ball (including the Budokai trilogy, Xenoverse series, and recent titles like Dragon Ball: The Breakers and Dragon Ball Super Divers), Street Fighter, and original action-RPGs. Dimps has a strong reputation for solid gameplay mechanics, especially in fighting and co-op action titles, though it often works as a support or co-developer rather than a sole AAA studio.
Notable Games and Recent Releases
Dimps has an extensive catalog spanning handheld, console, arcade, and PC titles. Key highlights include:

Freedom Wars Remastered (2025) — The HD remaster of the 2014 Vita cult classic. Released January 10, 2025, for PC (Steam), PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. Features upgraded visuals (4K/60 fps on capable platforms), overhauled crafting, balance tweaks, Deadly Sinner Mode, and co-op monster-hunting with customizable Accessories. Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Dragon Ball series — Long-running contributions to fighting and action games, including Xenoverse 2, The Breakers, and mobile/arcade entries.
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream and other anime adaptations.
Classic hits like Sonic Advance, Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, The Rumble Fish 2, and various Digimon, One Piece, and Naruto games.
Recent collaboration: A new boxing game with The Ring (announced 2025).

The company also develops arcade titles (e.g., The Rumble Fish 2 for NESiCAxLive) and mobile games.
Platforms and Development Style
Dimps develops across PC, PlayStation (PS5/PS4), Nintendo Switch, mobile, and arcade platforms. It excels at action-RPGs with co-op elements, fighting games, and remasters that bring older titles to modern hardware. Their work often emphasizes accessible yet deep mechanics, character customization, and multiplayer (as seen in Freedom Wars Remastered’s 1–8 player co-op).
Official website: www.dimps.co.jp/en/ — features product galleries, company info, and news like seasonal illustrations and partnerships.
Dimps Corporation is a veteran Japanese developer that quietly contributes to many beloved franchises while delivering solid, mechanically strong games. From classic Sonic handhelds to the dystopian co-op action of Freedom Wars Remastered, the studio continues to innovate in the ever-changing digital entertainment space: “Challenging the future of ever-changing digital entertainment.” If you’re a fan of Freedom Wars, Dragon Ball fighters, or fast-paced action, Dimps titles are worth checking out on Steam, PlayStation, or Switch.