Akatori appears to have shifted its console plans, with developer Code Wakers and publisher HypeTrain Digital now targeting Nintendo Switch 2 instead of the original Nintendo Switch. The change was revealed in the game’s latest update, which includes a brand-new trailer but makes no mention of the previously announced Switch version.
While the developers have not officially confirmed the cancellation of the original release, the absence of any reference to Nintendo Switch in the latest announcement strongly suggests that the project has moved exclusively to Nintendo’s newer hardware. Akatori was first announced for Nintendo Switch in 2024, making this the first major indication that those plans have changed.
Latest trailer highlights Akatori’s fast-paced exploration and combat
The newly released trailer offers another look at Akatori’s blend of metroidvania exploration, fluid platforming, and action combat. Players take control of Mako, a young monk raised in the Firebird Temple, who sets out to stop the mysterious Amber Storms from corrupting the world’s interconnected realms.
Mako’s primary tool is a mystical staff that serves multiple purposes throughout the adventure. Beyond functioning as a weapon, it allows players to traverse environments through wall hooks, aerial movement, gliding, and parkour while also unlocking new paths and solving environmental challenges.
Combat is designed around maintaining momentum, letting players chain together ground and aerial attacks while using the staff as both a melee weapon and a projectile. The game also features dynamic enemy encounters where creatures interact with one another, trigger traps, and respond to environmental hazards, creating encounters that change depending on player actions.
Nintendo Switch 2 version now appears to be the focus
According to the latest announcement from HypeTrain Digital, Akatori is now slated for release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. An exact launch date has not yet been announced.
Alongside its movement-focused gameplay, Akatori promises hand-crafted metroidvania progression, 2.5D visuals that combine pixel-art characters with stylized 3D environments, mythology-inspired locations, unconventional boss battles, and a unique soundtrack tailored to each region.
With development now seemingly centered on Nintendo Switch 2, fans will be watching closely for confirmation on whether the original Switch version has officially been discontinued and when the game will receive a final release date.
