- A new action RPG from the creators of Resident Evil and Devil May Cry
- A zombie fighting to revive frozen humans, an action RPG with 11 monster transformations
GPTRACK50, an indie studio in Osaka, Japan formed by former Capcom veterans who created the Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, and Dragon’s Dogma series, has confirmed the release date for the 3D action RPG ‘Stupid Never Dies’ for the fall of 2026 and released a new trailer.
Stupid Never Dies is an action RPG where you fight by swallowing enemies to steal their abilities and transforming into 11 different monster styles. The game is garnering attention as a new title from Capcom’s veteran development team, featuring fast-paced combat, roguelike progression elements, and a distinctive worldview.
The Bizarre Adventure of a Cowardly Zombie Who Loved a Frozen Man
Stupid Never Dies is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has nearly vanished following a great war and monsters have come to rule the world.
The protagonist is Davy, a zombie and one of the most insignificant beings in a world ruled by monsters. One day, he discovers Julia, a college student frozen solid in a shopping mall freezer, and falls in love at first sight. To revive Julia, Davy ventures deep into a dangerous dungeon.
David’s goal is simple: to revive Julia and go on a date with her at least once. A somewhat quirky yet pure motive forms the center of the story, and the process of companions with different objectives moving toward a single goal constitutes the game’s main narrative.
Furthermore, with the addition of researcher Dr. Frank, the adventure takes an even more unpredictable turn.
Swallow enemies to steal their abilities… The infinite transformation ‘Style Eat’ system
The game’s biggest feature is the transformation system called ‘Style Eat’.
Davy can devour enemies and absorb their abilities, transforming into various monster forms. He can freely utilize 11 combat styles, including a basic zombie form and a total of 10 monster styles such as werewolves, harpies, golems, vampires, liches, and demons.
Each style offers different attack methods and abilities, and can be switched in real-time during combat, allowing for the execution of various strategies.
A ‘Body Hack’ system is added to this. Players can grotesquely modify Davy’s body to create their own unique growth builds. It also features roguelike elements that combine the transformation system with body modification, allowing for a different combat style every time.
‘Funky Zombie Action’ Where Comics Meet Monster Movies
The development team introduces ‘Stupid Never Dies’ as ‘Funky Zombie Action’.
The game presents a unique art style that combines cartoon-like visuals with the bizarre sensibility characteristic of monster movies. Vibrant colors and exaggerated monster designs blend together to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a music video.
The released trailer also emphasized the game’s unique character by featuring intense music and fast-paced action sequences. In the community, anticipation for the distinctive atmosphere continues, along with reactions that it reminds them of ‘Lollipop Chainsaw’.
Proving its presence from the Game Awards to Summer Game Fest
Stupid Never Dies has been receiving steady attention since it was first unveiled at The Game Awards in 2025.
The first gameplay video was unveiled at the Future Game Show: Spring Showcase in March of this year, and a playable version was exhibited at the recently held Summer Game Fest 2026, attracting the attention of on-site reporters and users.
Overseas media outlets are citing its unique worldview, transformation action, and distinctive art style as strengths, and are paying attention to its potential for future development.
The first challenge of GPTRACK50, founded by Capcom veterans
Developer GPTRACK50 is a studio established in Osaka, Japan in 2022 by Hiroyuki Kobayashi, known as the producer of the ‘Resident Evil’, ‘Dinosaur Crisis’, and ‘Sengoku Basara’ series.
The studio has many veterans with experience developing the ‘Devil May Cry’, ‘Dragon’s Dogma’, and ‘Resident Evil’ series, and is also pursuing a cross-media strategy with an eye on expanding into animation and video content as well as games.
With its unique premise alone—where zombies swallow monsters for love and fight while transforming into various forms—’Stupid Never Dies’ is garnering attention as one of the most distinctive action RPGs of the year. Interest is growing in how this first original IP from Capcom’s veteran development team will be received upon its official release in the fall of 2026.
Information regarding ‘Stupid Never Dies’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer / Publisher | GPTRACK50 Inc. (Osaka, Japan, established in 2022) |
| representative | Hiroyuki Kobayashi (former producer of Resident Evil, Dinosaur Crisis, and Sengoku Basara) |
| Genre | 3D Single-player Action RPG / Roguelike Progression |
| Release platform | PC (Steam) / PlayStation 5 |
| Scheduled for release | Autumn 2026 |
| Estimated playtime | About 30 hours |
| core system | Style Eat · Body Hack |
| Number of styles | 11 types (Zombie + Werewolf, Harpy, Golem, Vampire, Will-o’-the-wisp, Cyclops, Snow Fairy, Mermaid, Lich, Demon) |
| Major disclosure history | The Game Awards 2025 Revealed → Future Game Show 2026 Trailer → Summer Game Fest 2026 Playable |
| Developer’s previous work | Resident Evil series / Devil May Cry series / Dragon’s Dogma series |
| Main Keywords | Zombie, Transformation, Roguelike, Funky Action, Monster, Love, Indie AAA |
| Official Site | gptrack50.com |
| Steam Page | Add to Wishlist |
