Bandai Namco Entertainment America, also known as BNEA, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US and a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings. Founded in 2015, with approximately 410 employees, the company specializes in computer games. Functioning as the North American regional headquarters and primary publishing arm of Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., the company is based in Irvine, California. It is responsible for the distribution, marketing, and localization of the group’s portfolio of video games and digital entertainment throughout the Western Hemisphere, encompassing North America, Central America, and South America. BNEA supports the global "IP Axis" strategy by serving as a bridge between Japanese development studios and the Western gaming market. The company is active in the publishing of RPGs such as Elden Ring, fighting games including Tekken 8, and various titles based on major anime franchises.

Revenue

Founded

2015

Headcount

410

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Computer Games

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Bandai Namco Entertainment America recently revealed the new game Digimon Up and announced story DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger. This follows the official unveiling on March 22, 2026, during the Digimon Con 2026 livestream, of Digimon Up as a new free-to-play monster-raising RPG for iOS and Android, slated for release in 2026. The company positioned the title as a “Digimon journey that moves with your life,” suggesting integration with the user’s daily activity. Previously, on March 21, 2026, the company announced a large-scale expansion DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, scheduled for 2027, with the base game set to launch on July 10, 2026, for Switch and Switch 2. Earlier, on March 19, 2026, preorders became live for the Elden Ring Nightreign Vinyl Collection at $150, with shipping scheduled for July 31, 2026. This limited collection consists of 4,999 numbered units with 57 tracks across seven discs, sold exclusively through Bandai Namco’s store. Additionally, on March 19, 2026, Bandai Namco launched a feedback survey for the Tales of Berseria Remastered, which released in February 2026, offering a mobile wallpaper for participants.

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