Reference
Questions, answered from source
Release, price, platforms, languages, the bonus and the PC spec, each answered from an official page. Where nothing is published, it says so.
Every question below can be answered from LEVEL5's own pages or from the Steam listing. Where the answer is "nobody has said", that is the answer, with a link to the page that keeps the list.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Out yet? | No - unlocks Dec 9, 2026 on Steam |
| Price | USD 64.99 digital; 7,920 yen package |
| Platforms | Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Steam |
| Languages | Ten, nine with full audio |
| Multiplayer | None; single-player only |
Before you buy
Is it out yet? No. Steam marks the game as coming soon, with a release date of 9 December 2026. The official product page says 10 December 2026. Both are official; the release date page explains why both exist.
What does it cost? USD 64.99 for the digital version on all four platforms. The Japanese package release is 7,920 yen including tax. No discount is listed, and there is no collector's edition.
Can I pre-order on Switch? Not yet. PS5 and Steam pre-orders opened on 12 November 2026. LEVEL5 says Switch 2 and Switch digital pre-orders "will be announced at a later date".
Is the package release available outside Japan? No. The official product page marks the package version as Japan only, for Switch 2 and Switch.
Which version should I buy if I own both a Switch and a Switch 2? The Switch 2 version, if you want the native build. LEVEL5's notice says the Switch version cannot be upgraded, and playing it on a Switch 2 gives you Switch-level features and performance.
The game itself
What kind of game is it? A puzzle-filled fantasy adventure, in LEVEL5's own genre label. You explore a town, talk to people, and solve puzzles to move the story and improve the town.
Do I need to have played the earlier games? No. A new story in a new country, with a new cast around the two returning leads. The series history page covers what you would be missing.
Is there multiplayer? No. Steam lists Single-player only. The store text about solving puzzles together means people in the same room, not online play.
How long is it? No figure has been published. LEVEL5 has said the game has more puzzles than any previous entry and that daily puzzles will be added for over a year after launch, which says something about longevity but nothing about the main story's length.
Does it have achievements? On Steam, yes - Steam Achievements is listed as a category. The list itself has not been published.
Language and voice
How many languages? Ten: English (US), English (UK), Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Korean.
Which ones are voiced? Nine have full audio support according to Steam's language field. Traditional Chinese does not carry the asterisk, so it is text only. The languages page has the table.
Can I switch language after starting? Not stated in official material. The game ships with ten languages on every platform; how switching works in-game is not documented.
Pre-order bonus
What is the bonus? An eleven-track digital soundtrack from across the series, playable in-game from the Secret Content menu.
When does the bonus window close? 11:59 PM JST on 9 December 2026.
Do I need Nintendo Switch Online or PlayStation Plus? No. The official terms say neither paid subscription is required to claim it.
Does the bonus carry across platforms? Only where you earned it. LEVEL5's terms say the soundtrack is accessible only on platforms where the bonus was obtained, even with cross-save.
Is the soundtrack a separate download? No. In-game content, not a code for a music service.
PC and handheld
What are the PC requirements? Windows 11 64bit, and "TBD" for everything else. The complete current listing; the system requirements page explains what that means.
Is it on Mac or Linux? No. Steam's platform flags are Windows only, and the Mac and Linux requirement blocks are empty.
Does it work on Steam Deck? Valve has not rated it. The compatibility API returns unrated as of 14 November 2026, while a Linux outlet reported support. The Steam Deck page separates the two.
Does it support controllers? Yes - full controller support, Steam Input API, DualShock and DualSense support, per Steam's category list.
Does it support HDR? Steam lists HDR available. Whether your setup can use it depends on your display and, on Deck, on the Deck itself.
About this site
Where do the facts come from? LEVEL5's official product pages, the series site's TOPICS feeds, and the Steam listing, all read on 14 November 2026. Every page carries a checked date.
Why are there two release dates on this site? Because there are two official dates. Both get printed here rather than one being picked.
Do you have a walkthrough? No, and neither does anyone else - the game is not out. Any site publishing a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough before December 2026 is inventing it.