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Falcom Announces Kyoto Xanadu for Switch and Switch 2, Launching Summer 2026

The sequel to Tokyo Xanadu pivots to side-scrolling dungeons, 3D boss arenas, school-life systems.

Overview

  • Nihon Falcom revealed the action RPG during Nintendo’s Partner Showcase on February 5 with a trailer showing its new direction.
  • The game blends 2D, Metroidvania-style dungeon exploration with larger boss encounters set in fully 3D spaces.
  • School-life gameplay features relationship building and stat growth at Hirasaka Academy as protagonist Rei prepares for the Great Labyrinth.
  • Falcom set a Summer 2026 release window and confirmed launches on both current and next-generation Switch hardware.
  • Push Square reports a PS5 version for this summer, a detail not confirmed by Falcom along with any engine specifics.