This is the kind of news that I have been wanting to write about for a long time, and it’s happening closer to Zero Break HQ than initially planned.

But it’s happening nonetheless.

From August 20-23, 2026, Tail Force will make its public playable debut at 2D Con Prime in Bloomington, Minnesota. This is a monumental occasion that I have been building toward for quite some time, and while it is not in one of the locations for which I originally envisioned it allows me to present the game for playable purposes within reasonable range ahead of future opportunities which may present themselves. Tentative plans for the Tail Force public gameplay premiere will center on two missions: the introductory mission which sets up the main aspects of the story, as well as the ancient temple where Asuka Shinji – the game’s ninja archetype boss – is located upon completion of the opening act.

I cannot be more excited to present Tail Force within the context of a gaming trade show – no matter how close to home it may be – and look forward to using this opportunity to showcase the game in ways that will build toward future trade presentations, up to and including future consideration of PAX West based on the response to this initial public debut. More details will be provided in the near future, but for the time being (with respect for location) I can share that the event will be adjacent to the Bloomington DoubleTree within close range of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (destination code MSP for reference purposes) and a few short miles of the Mall of America. Address-wise, the location is 7800 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

I can’t wait to share Tail Force with y’all and hope to see you there.