During the Nintendo Direct held on February 5, Nihon Falcom announced Kyoto Xanadu, a new action RPG that will arrive in summer 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Additionally, a new trailer has been shared, introducing the protagonists and showcasing the combat style and other game mechanics.
The story revolves around Rei Kamiya, who has stolen a large sum of money from the yakuza, but while escaping, he is absorbed by a portal that takes him to an alternate world where Japan's capital is Kyoto. In this new place, Rei awakens a power that creates two katanas and allows him to face creatures called Greed. After confronting these creatures, he is taken in by a mysterious masked woman, who proposes that he transfer to Hirasaka Academy. This is a special center only for the so-called Chosen. In this reality, Rei will have to face creatures and puzzles that emerge from a labyrinth known as Xanadu.
The Xanadu series is one of Nihon Falcom's oldest franchises. The first title in the saga was released in 1985 for the PC-88. In 2015, the company decided to revitalize the series with Tokyo Xanadu, setting the scenes in a more modern and urban Japan; additionally, social and school life elements were added. The latest title in the franchise was released in 2017 under the name Tokyo Xanadu eX+, which is available for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
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