Sega has announced the gradual restoration of online services for its Japanese arcade games following a cyberattack that forced a temporary shutdown. Players can now once again enjoy online gameplay and IC card functionalities for most affected titles.
Sega Restores Online Services for 11 Arcade Games
On November 2nd, Sega disclosed that a portion of its servers had been subjected to unauthorized access by hackers, leading to the immediate suspension of online services for several Japanese arcade games. The company has now confirmed that these services are progressively returning to normal operations.
Out of the initial 13 games that had their services halted, two titles, SEGA NET Mahjong MJ Arcade and The House of the Dead ~Scarlet Dawn~, have been confirmed as temporarily unable to have their services restored. However, 11 other Sega arcade games have now seen their online features reinstated.
List of Restored Sega Arcade Games:
- ONGEKI
- Card Maker
- KanColle Arcade (Fleet Girls Collection Arcade)
- Totte Collection Fortune Teller (Uranai Collection Lotte)
- Initial D THE ARCADE
- Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Arcade Future Tone
- Wonderland Wars
- Wonderland LIBRARY
- StarHorse4
- StarHorse Party
- StarHorse3 Season VII GREAT JOURNEY
Sega has indicated that it plans to provide an update on the progress of arcade game service recovery on November 17th at 9:00 AM JST. The company stated that it will issue separate announcements if any significant developments occur or if specific recovery timelines are confirmed in the interim.
The cyberattack highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by the gaming industry, with companies increasingly needing to safeguard their networks against sophisticated threats. The swift action to restore services, while acknowledging limitations for some titles, demonstrates Sega’s commitment to its arcade players.
Fans can look forward to resuming their favorite online arcade experiences, with the company promising further updates. This recovery marks a significant step in bringing the full arcade experience back to players in Japan.
