KanColle Kai

Game Overview

KanColle Kai (艦これ改) is a turn-based fleet development and strategy simulation developed by Kadokawa Game Studio in cooperation with the original Kantai Collection team and published by Kadokawa Games for the PlayStation Vita. It was released in Japan on February 18, 2016, after multiple delays.

Based on the free-to-play browser game Kantai Collection, players take the role of an admiral tasked with gathering and raising Kanmusu—cute personifications of historical naval vessels primarily from the Imperial Japanese Navy—and deploying them against the mysterious Abyssal Fleet. Unlike the original real-time browser version, this Vita adaptation converts all time-based systems into turns (one day equals one turn), introduces a strategic hexagonal map where fleets can be positioned and moved, adds enemy counterattacks and invasions, and allows management of multiple fleets more strategically.

The game includes Live2D-animated ship girls in the naval base, customizable admiral rooms for different fleets, construction, remodeling, expeditions, sorties, and resource management. Difficulty is selectable at the start (Ding / Hei / Otsu levels) and cannot be changed later. It features an expanded starting ship selection and is fully single-player with Japanese text and voice. Physical and digital sales were discontinued in January 2017, though previously purchased copies remain playable.

Quick Specifications

• Title: KanColle Kai
  
• Japanese Title: 艦これ改
  
• Platform: PlayStation Vita
  
• Genre: Turn-based Strategy / Fleet Development Simulation
  
• Developer: Kadokawa Game Studio / Kantai Collection management team
  
• Publisher: Kadokawa Games
  
• Release Date: February 18, 2016 (Japan)
  
• Players: 1
  
• Rating: CERO C
  
• Language: Japanese
  
• Notable Features: Live2D ship girls, turn-based system, hexagonal strategy maps, multiple fleets, offline play
  

Key Features

• Turn-based progression that converts the original browser game’s real-time waiting into discrete turns for portable play.
  
• Strategic hexagonal map system allowing fleet positioning, movement, expeditions, sorties, and defense against enemy invasions.
  
• Live2D animations bringing the ship girls to life in the naval base and menus.
  
• Expanded starting ship selection including both destroyers and light cruisers, plus full remodeling and equipment systems.
  
• Management of multiple independent fleets with individual customizable admiral rooms.
  
• Resource gathering, construction, docking, and modernization mechanics adapted for turn-based play.
  
• Collectible roster of over 100 Kanmusu based on historical warships with unique personalities and voice acting.
  
• Fully offline single-player experience with no connection to the browser version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct English title?

The most commonly used English titles are KanColle Kai and Kantai Collection Kai. It is also referred to as Fleet Collection Kai.

Is this game available in English?

No. The PlayStation Vita version is Japanese-only. Community fan translations exist but are unofficial.

How does it differ from the browser version of Kantai Collection?

It is a standalone offline game that replaces real-time waiting with a turn-based system, adds strategic hexagonal maps, enemy counterattacks, multiple fleet management improvements, and Live2D animations. There is no data linkage with the browser version.

Can I choose the difficulty?

Yes. At the start you select from three difficulty levels (Ding / Hei / Otsu). Once chosen, the difficulty cannot be changed.

Does it support PlayStation TV / Vita TV?

No. The game does not support Vita TV.

Who developed and published the game?

Developed by Kadokawa Game Studio with the original Kantai Collection team and published by Kadokawa Games. Sales of both physical and digital versions ended in January 2017.