Nintendo and Kairosoft announced One Piece: Grand Gourmet, a new management simulation game, during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct livestream [1].
The project marks a significant expansion for the One Piece franchise, moving the series into the simulation genre to provide fresh content for a wide array of hardware platforms [1].
In the game, players join the Straw Hat Crew to operate a restaurant. The core gameplay loop involves collecting ingredients, decorating the establishment, and cooking various dishes for the public [1], [2]. Kairosoft, known for its detailed simulation titles, is developing the project with Nintendo serving as the publisher [1].
The title will feature a roster of 400 characters [3]. This scale suggests a deep integration of the series' expansive lore into the restaurant management mechanics.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet is scheduled to launch on Oct. 23, 2026 [1], [3]. While some early reports focused on the Nintendo Switch, the full release will span the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, and PC via Steam [1], [3].
The announcement came as part of the broader Nintendo Direct event held this week, which served as a showcase for upcoming titles and platform updates [2], [4].
“One Piece: Grand Gourmet is scheduled to launch on Oct. 23, 2026”
The cross-platform release strategy, specifically the inclusion of the 'Switch 2' alongside legacy hardware and mobile devices, indicates Nintendo's intent to maximize the reach of licensed intellectual property. By partnering with Kairosoft, Nintendo is leveraging a specialized developer to pivot a high-action franchise into a low-stress simulation, broadening the demographic appeal of the One Piece brand.
