Strange Scaffold, the studio behind the surreal and critically praised An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs, has a new game on the way. This time the developer is leaning hard into an internet meme: the deadly truck that sends protagonists to another world. The game is called Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!, and it looks exactly as ridiculous as that title suggests.

According to the official reveal trailer and announcement, the game is a 3D anime arcade driving platformer. You take control of a magical truck whose front bumper serves as a gateway to a fantasy dimension. Every pedestrian you hit isn't killed but rather isekai'd — transported to another world, a staple of Japanese light novels and anime. The twist is that this isn't just about racking up collisions. You have objectives to complete in both the real world and the fantasy world.

What the game actually is

The trailer shows an open-ish, colorful town called Wenvale, USA. You drive around in a boxy, stylized truck, running over unsuspecting people. When you hit them, they vanish into a bright portal, and you get points or progress toward an objective. But the game isn't a simple hit-and-run simulator. The platformer part kicks in when you shift between the real world and the fantasy world. You'll need to explore both to finish missions.

It's an arcade game at heart — emphasis on driving physics, quick reactions, and score-chasing. The 3D anime art style gives it a Saturday-morning cartoon feel, with bright colors and exaggerated character designs. The trailer shows the truck bouncing off obstacles, flying off ramps, and even transforming or gaining abilities based on which world you're in.

Who is this for?

This game will appeal to anyone who has laughed at the "Truck-kun" meme — the cliché in anime where a protagonist dies by truck and gets reincarnated in a fantasy world. Strange Scaffold is making that premise into a playable joke. It also obviously targets fans of driving games that are more about chaos than racing, like Burnout or Crazy Taxi, but with a genre-bending twist. The fantasy-world sections suggest light exploration and platforming, so it may have a broader audience than a pure driving game.

Platforms and release date

The announcement states the game is coming soon to Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. No specific release date was given. The trailer says "coming soon," which could mean later this year or early next. The game is developed by Strange Scaffold, a small studio known for experimental, narrative-heavy titles, so this is a shift toward pure arcade fun.

Why Wenvale?

The setting, Wenvale, USA, is described as a small town. That's all the briefing provides. It's a generic American town design, likely full of pedestrians and traffic to navigate. The juxtaposition of a mundane small town and a wild fantasy world is where the humor lives.

What else do we know?

Very little beyond the basic premise. Strange Scaffold has not revealed the exact number of levels, gameplay length, or any multiplayer features. The trailer seems to focus on single-player mayhem. The controls likely involve driving and some platforming mechanics when you enter the fantasy world, but the briefing does not specify how that works.

Context within Strange Scaffold's catalog

Strange Scaffold is not a huge studio, but it has a loyal following for its offbeat concepts. An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs was a narrative adventure about operating an airport staffed entirely by dogs, and it received positive reviews for its humor and heart. Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is a much more straightforward arcade experience, but the studio's signature weirdness is clearly intact. The announcement positions this as a departure from their walking-sim style toward reflex-heavy gameplay.

What comes next

Fans will want to watch for a more detailed gameplay trailer or a demo during upcoming events like Summer Game Fest or Xbox showcases. Given the trailer release, a beta or early access announcement could come within months. For now, the game is on the radar for anyone who enjoys absurdist humor, arcade driving, or anime parodies.

A word on the isekai trend in games

The isekai genre has exploded in anime, with shows like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and Konosuba. Video games have also embraced it, from Digimon World: Next Order to the many Sword Art Online tie-ins. But few games have made the core mechanic literally truck-based transportation. Truck-kun is a direct parody, leaning into the absurdity. It might succeed because it doesn't take itself seriously.

Bottom line

Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is an arcade driving platformer where you send townspeople to a fantasy world by hitting them with your truck. Strange Scaffold is targeting Xbox Series X|S and PC with a soon-to-be-revealed launch date. If you've ever wanted to be the truck that starts an isekai story, this is your chance. Keep an eye on the Steam page and Xbox store for updates.