HYKE: Northern Light(s) launches on September 18 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam
Developer Blast Edge Games and publishers Akatsuki Games & Aniplex have announced that the 2D pixel action RPG HYKE: Northern Light(s) will launch on September 18 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
Following its release window and platform reveal during during Indie Live Expo, it has been confirmed that the game will launch next month for $27.99 The Steam and PlayStation Store pages are currently live to wishlist.
HYKE: Northern Light(s) launches on September 18 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
You can find the new HYKE: Northern Light(s) release date trailer and details from the developers below:
Aniplex today announced that HYKE:Northern Light(s), a new joint project with Akatsuki Games Inc., will launch for $27.99USD on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6pm PDT / September 19, 2025, 10am JST. Planned and produced by Akatsuki Games, developed by Blast Edge Games Inc., the title is jointly published by Aniplex Inc. and Akatsuki Games Inc. To celebrate the launch in September, Aniplex will be releasing various updates and new content via its official social channels, including a character introduction trailer featuring the game’s protagonist, Hyke.
Witches, Camping, and an Adventure Across the World!
In a world devastated by the war between humans and witches, Hyke, a white-haired girl, follows in her mother's footsteps, a witch, and continues her journey around the world. Eventually, as she enters unexplored lands known as the “Forbidden Areas,” Hyke's destiny is set in motion when she encounters the witches known as “Meteos,” who guard the Forbidden Areas.
Key Features:
Pixel art with stunning details: Beautiful, vibrant 2D-pixel graphics that bring the world to life.
Charming witches: Cute, powerful, and unique witches lead players through an exciting adventure.
Diverse gameplay: Play as unique characters, each offering a unique experience and allowing various strategies to conquer different stages.
Relaxing camp life: Take breaks at camp to rest, sort through gear, and personalize the campsite!
Cooking buffs: Prepare meals at camp to gain buffs for the next stage.
Product Information:
Title: HYKE: Northern Light(s)
Release Date: September 19, 2025, 10:00 JST
Genre: 2D Top-Down Action RPG
Price:
US: $27.99
EUR: €28.99
GBP: £24.99
Supported Platforms: Steam | Nintendo Switch | PlayStation 5
Supported Languages: Japanese, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), English, Korean, French (France), German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil)
Planning/Production: Akatsuki Games Inc.
Development: Blast Edge Games Inc.
Publisher: Aniplex Inc./Akatsuki Games Inc.
Japanese Official Website: https://hyke-northernlights.com/
English Official Website: https://hyke-northernlights.com/en/