PLAYISM and WSS playground (under Why so serious, Inc.) are proud to announce that Blade Chimera, the newest Metroidvania by Team Ladybug set to release on January 16, 2025, can be preordered from the Nintendo eShop starting today (January 6, 2025).

Those who preorder (before January 15) can enjoy a preorder discount of 10% OFF, and those who already own the digital versions of other Team Ladybug titles on the Nintendo Switch will be able to enjoy an even bigger discount of 20% OFF.

Game Overview

Blade Chimera is a brand new original metroidvania by Team Ladybug, the team behind the critically acclaimed 2D metroidvanias Touhou Luna Nights, the Touhou Project fan game which has sold over 500,000 copies, and the Record of Lodoss War fan game Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-.

In Blade Chimera, the map is much larger than any past Team Ladybug title, and you can explore more areas than ever before. With a plethora of side quests to complete on top of the main story campaign, players can immerse themselves in the futuristic world of Blade Chimera for a long while. Enjoy an occult cyberpunk metroidvania and Team Ladybug’s biggest project yet.

A demo featuring the first two stages of the game is available on Steam, so please try it out to get a taste of this occult cyberpunk metroidvania before it comes out on January 16!

(Note: Your demo save data can be carried over to the full version on Steam.)

Nintendo eShop Preorders Available Now with Preorder Discount!

There's only ten days left until release, and so we've finally started preorders on the Nintendo eShop! If you want to play the game immediately when it comes out, please consider preordering the game to enjoy the preorder discount at the same time.

The Steam version will be released on the same day, but aside from the availability of Steam achievements, there are no differences between the Steam and Switch versions.

Preorder Discount and Team Ladybug Title Owner Discount

• Those who preorder the game by January 15, 2025 will enjoy a discount of 10% OFF.
• Those who already own the digital versions of other Team Ladybug titles on the Nintendo Switch (Touhou Luna Nights, Record of Lodoss War -Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-, and/or DRAINUS) will be able to enjoy an even bigger discount of 20% OFF.*

*The 20% OFF discount only applies to those who own eligible games purchased from the Nintendo eShop and does not include physical editions.

We hope you enjoy Team Ladybug's very first fully original Metroidvania.

Mystery Collab with Another Metroidvania on Steam!

We're also excited to announce that the Steam version of Blade Chimera will have a surprise collaborative bundle with another title on release day! The name of the bundle is the "Metroidvania ??? ??? Bundle". What could the other game be, and what do the question marks represent? You'll find out on January 16, when the game and bundle are released!

Of course, Blade Chimera will also be added to the Team Ladybug Bundle, and there will be a launch sale upon release. The original soundtrack will also be released on Steam, so if you're a fan of the game's music, please check out the Steam release as well.

About the Game

Play as Shin, a demon hunter with no memory of his past, and strike an unusual partnership with Lux, a beautiful demon with the ability to shapeshift into a sword and manipulate time. Begin a quest to learn what happened to you and your loved ones, fight brutal battles against terrible demons, explore a corrupted and dangerous world, and regain what was once yours.

Game Features

• As the Demon Sword, Lux offers a wide array of utilities. She can perform powerful attacks and shield you from harm, but also act as a platform and even restore objects that were once lost. Use your demonic companion to traverse and survive in a desolate, demon-ridden Osaka.
• As Shin defeats demons and levels up, new skills can be unlocked via skill tree. Unlock the "Warp" skill to travel anywhere on the map or a double-jump to get up to higher ledges and explore new locations with ease.
• Lux isn't the only weapon in your arsenal. In addition to his main firearm, Shin can wield other weapons such as greatswords and whips. Experiment with a variety of armaments and create your own style of combat.

The Story

It all began with the sudden appearance of a ghastly demonic horde. Humans fought against ghouls and ghosts in what would later be known as the "Demon War," and the world was changed forever.
Thirty years later, using their expertise in combatting demons, a religious group called the "Holy Union" has carved out a small but stable enclave of survivors...

Blade Chimera

Steam Page (Download the demo here)

Nintendo eShop　｜　PLAYISM Page
■ Developer: Team Ladybug、WSS playground　
■ Publisher: WSS playground、PLAYISM
■ Release Date: January 16, 2025
■ Genre: Metroidvania (Exploration-Based Action)
■ Supported Languages: English, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish
■ Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
■ MSRP: $19.99
Preorder by January 15 for a preorder discount of 10% OFF,
or 20% OFF for owners of digital editions of past Team Ladybug Switch titles.

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