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Future GPX Cyber Formula Gets New 'Official, Authorized' Dōjin Game

The dōjin group Project YNP released on Friday at Comic Market 94 an "official, authorized" dōjin game for PC titled Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula SIN VIER (Future GPX Cyber Formula Sin VIER) based on the Future GPX Cyber Formula anime, specifically the Future GPX Cyber Formula Sin OVA. The game supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

Each vehicle will have different user interfaces, and there will be a cockpit mode. No character visuals or voices from the anime are in the game. The developers plan to implement online multiplayer for up to 16 players on August 19.

The game is the fourth installment in Project YNP's series. The games were originally created as fan works without copyright, but are now authorized and advertised on the official site. The latest game, Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula SIN DREI Plus, debuted in December 2012.

Bandai Entertainment released the Future GPX Cyber Formula anime as a complete collection on DVD in November 2003. The company described the story:

Cyber Formula is the future of Grand Prix auto racing where a mix of skilled driving and advance technology ultimately determines who wins and loses. Kazami Hayato is thrust into the fast paced world of Cyber Formula racing when he accidentally becomes imprinted to Team Sugo's Asurada GSX after recovering the racecar from would-be thieves. Now he must prove to himself and to his teammates that he can compete with the best racers in the world. Step into the world of Cyber Formula and prepare yourself for the fast lane.

The Future GPX Cyber Formula television anime aired in Japan in 1991. The anime had four OVA sequels: Future GPX Cyber Formula 11 beginning in 1992, Future GPX Cyber Formula Zero in 1994, Future GPX Cyber Formula Saga in 1996, and Future GPX Cyber Formula Sin in 1998. A compilation OVA titled Future GPX Cyber Formula: Early Days Renewal debuted in 1996.

Sources: Future GPX Cyber Formula Sin VIER game's website, Gamespark via Hachima Kikō