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Akatori 2D Metroidvania Launches August 5-6 Across PC and Console Platforms

Akatori, a 2D action-adventure game blending Metroidvania and platformer mechanics with staff-based combat, launches August 5 for PC and August 6 for PlayStation and Xbox consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One), with a Switch 2 release planned for 2027. The game is developed by ContrastGames and published by GamesHarbor and EspritGames.

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JP and EN outlets differ slightly on release timing: 4Gamer reports August 6 JST as the unified console release, while Gematsu specifies August 5 for PC and August 12 for other platforms in what appears to be a regional or timezone difference.

What we know

  • Akatori launches August 5-6, 2026 across PC (Aug 5) and current-gen consoles PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One (Aug 6)
  • 2D action-adventure game combining Metroidvania exploration with platformer mechanics centered on staff-based combat
  • Switch 2 port scheduled for 2027
  • Developed by ContrastGames and published by GamesHarbor and EspritGames

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