Popular smartphone game “#Compass” 9th anniversary event “#Compass Fest 9th ANNIVERSARY” event details and 26 additional performers announced Dwango Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department Press Release: October 26, 2025 To Members of the Media Popular smartphone game “#Compass” 9th anniversary event “#Compass Fest 9th ANNIVERSARY” event details and 26 additional performers announced Dwango Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce details of the offline event “#Compass Fest 9th Anniversary” (held on December 14, 2025) to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the competitive game “#Compass Battle Providence Analysis System” (hereinafter #Compass), a joint game project with NHN PlayArt Corporation. In addition, Niconico Live Broadcasting will broadcast the entire main stage event live starting at 12:00 PM on Sunday, December 14th.
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high-quality official cosplayers. In addition, there are plenty of events to enjoy with your whole body, music, one of the attractions of “#COMPASS,” such as the “#COMPASS BAND,” where popular Vocaloid producers will perform with a one-day-only band; the “Music Stage,” featuring a wide variety of dancers, from talented performers to promising newcomers; and the “Vocani#COMPASS” DJ stage by Hachioji-P. In addition to the performers already announced, 26 new groups have been confirmed to participate. Together with the performers and all participating users, who are filled with love for #Compass, we will create a special event that will further liven up #Compass’s 9th anniversary. Niconico Live Broadcasting will be broadcasting the main stage of “#CompassFes 9th ANNIVERSARY” from the local venue, Makuhari Messe (Chiba City). We’ll provide a space for everyone to enjoy the event, sharing their own comments regardless of location, including users participating online. ┃Project list ■Great Fire #Compass Grand Slam 2025 A tournament will be held between the eight teams that won the official 2025 “STAR Battle” tournament. The strongest team of the year will be determined.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/96446/813/96446-813-479dfa023a0e2ac54c7d72d14aecf7f1-1200×721.jpg ■＃COMPASS BAND This hugely popular event, which gets everyone excited every year, is back again this year. Vocaloid producers who have worked on hero theme songs will come together to perform a special performance exclusive to “#CompassFest.” *Members will be announced at a later date
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/96446/813/96446-813-47bf5d04663d6930ce0c24608691e47e-1200×800.jpg ■ Vocani#COMPASS Enjoy a DJ set featuring songs exclusively from “#Compass.” This popular stage is always packed with fans. Hachioji-P, who provided the new song “Cruel Agent” in 2025, will be performing.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/96446/813/96446-813-2eb1cda3080e96eb781e7fded33f6684-1200×800.jpg ■ “#Compass” Costume Design Contest 3rd Round Final illustrations from the designs submitted by users will be exhibited at the venue. The designs to be implemented in the game will be decided by visitors to the venue and votes in an online survey.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/96446/813/96446-813-5cd3976bc20c8ecb635c7eda830c2a9f-610×354.jpg ■#COMPASS COSPLAY SHOW This runway event will feature 15 official “#Compass” cosplayers dressed in high-quality costumes, showcasing their stunning poses.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/96446/813/96446-813-21df1d0aa39e100d1d1a293ce0588cc1-2000×1784.jpg ┃“#Compass Fest 9th ANNIVERSARY” event overview ■Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 *Opening times will be announced on official X and other platforms. ■Venue: Makuhari Messe (2-2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) ■Live broadcast viewing starts: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 12:00 PM ■Live broadcast viewing URL:
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv349018378 ■Ticket information: 【#Compass Fest 9th ANNIVERSARY Admission Ticket Price: ¥3,300 (tax included) One admission ticket one merchandise exchange voucher two invitation tickets (must be distributed via Dwango Ticket) Cosplay Dressing Room Ticket Price: ¥550 (tax included) *A cosplay changing room ticket is required to participate in cosplay. You will not be able to enter with just a cosplay changing room ticket. You will need to purchase an admission ticket separately. ■Ticket sales period: September 29, 2025 (Sunday) 19:00 to December 14, 2025 (Sunday) 17:00 *First come first served. While supplies last ■Ticket sales URL: https://dwango-ticket.jp/project/LdBaVILJtu ■Official website: https://www.compass-event.jp/9th-fes/ ┃About “#Compass Battle Providence Analysis System” “#Compass Battle Providence Analysis System” is a real-time battle game where players team up with three other players and compete against the opposing team to capture bases located on the stage in three-minute battles. You can also collect skill cards and combine them to create the strongest deck possible to prepare for battle. This is a completely new genre of smartphone game that combines elements of action games, strategy games, and card games, condensing each battle into three minutes. It has functions similar to real-life social networking sites, and in addition to battling, it also provides a forum for players to discuss game strategies and exchange information about tournaments and events. [Official website] https://app.nhn-playart.com/compass/ ┃Game Overview : #Compass Combat Providence Analysis System [Genre]: Real-time online battle game [Compatible devices]: iOS 12.2 or later (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad), Android 7.0 or later [Supported
Languages]: Japanese [Service Area]: Japan [Service Launch Date]: December 17, 2016 [Price: Free to Play] (Item-based in-app purchases) [Developed, Planned, and Managed by] NHN PlayArt Co., Ltd., Dwango Co., Ltd. [App Store]
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/konpasu-zhan-dou-she-li-jie/id1164400646 [Google Play] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhnpa.cps
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