THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage Announces Operational Changes from October 2025, Sparking Mixed Reactions
Popular smartphone game "THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage" (commonly known as "DereSute") has announced a change in its development and operation structure from October 2025, sparking a significant reaction on social media. In particular, the phrase "Starlight Stage" trended, with many fans posting farewell messages and expressions of gratitude. On July 2nd, the DereSute management announced the operational structure change from next October via its official website and in-game notifications. Prior to this, it was also revealed that the PC version of "THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls" will cease service in August. While the announcement did not explicitly state "service termination," many users interpreted "major content updates will cease" to mean that the "sound of termination" is approaching, leading to widespread speculation. In response to this announcement, many long-time fans expressed their par...