Publisher Bandai Namco and developer ILCA shared a developer diary for their SAND LAND game, a new ARPG based on Akira Toriyama’s manga.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new dev diary:

Dive into a desert world where both humans and demons suffer from an extreme water shortage. Play as and watch the Fiend Prince, Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao and demon Thief set off on an adventure in search of a Legendary Spring hidden in the desert.

In this action RPG, you become the main character as Beelzebub. Lead your company of heroic misfits and explore the legendary world of SAND LAND developed by the creator of Dragon Ball & Dr. Slump, Akira Toriyama.

Use your tact and imagination to develop tanks and other vehicles for your adventures utilizing a wide array of part combinations. Build up your base of operations into a thriving city with the help of the people you meet along the way in the vast desert.

English Dev Diary

Japanese Dev Diary

SAND LAND is currently in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5.