HYKE: Northern Light(s) launches September 18

The pixel-based action RPG titled “HYKE: Northern Light(s)” is scheduled to release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on September 18 at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time for approximately $28 (in Japanese yen). The game’s publishers, Akatsuki Games and Aniplex, along with developer Blast Edge Games, have confirmed this release date. The game will offer language support in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:

About

The girl goes on a Journey. Following in her mother’s footsteps who ruined the world…

Witches, camping, and an adventure across the world!

Venture into an exhilarating 2D, top-down action role-playing game starring Hyke, a witch with a passion for camping. Journey through perilous off-limits areas teeming with magic, as you uncover their mysteries together.

Join Hyke, a witch who enjoys camping, on an electrifying 2D top-down adventure through enchanted forbidden zones brimming with magical secrets, waiting to be discovered!

During breaks along your travel, take pleasure in the cozy glow of campfires, let calming melodies enchant you, and unwind as you prepare for further thrilling escapades alongside your comrades.

System

  • Exploration – Witches with vastly different play styles can join the group as the story progresses. During the search, companions can be replaced at will.
  • Camp – You can freely lay out your camping gear, cook, play your favorite tunes, and enjoy the healing time

Story

A girl goes on a journey.

Following in her mother’s footsteps who ruined the world…

A world devastated by the war between humans and witches.

In her mother’s tradition as a witch, young Hyke, with hair as white as snow, embarks on a global voyage. Over time, she ventures into a yet uncharted territory known as the “Prohibited Lands.

Fate propels Hyke as she meets “Metheos,” the guardian of restricted zones, setting events in motion…

Key Features

  • Pixel Art With Stunning Details – Beautiful, vibrant 2D-pixel graphics that bring the world to life.
  • Charming Witches – Let these cute, powerful, and unique witches lead you through an exciting adventure.
  • Diverse Gameplay – Play as seven distinct 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 your favorite gear, and personalize your campsite!
  • Cooking Buffs – Prepare meals at camp to gain buffs for the next stage.

Characters

  • Hyke (voiced by Konomi Kohara) – “Don’t worry. I’m sure it’ll work out.” A witch who travels the world in search of her mother. She cherishes the car, radio, and camera that her father gave her. An experienced traveler and seasoned camper.
  • Riko (voiced by Aoi Koga) – “We may look cute and fragile, but I assure you we’re anything but.” A witch who travels with Hyke. She carries Rabby, a plushie backpack that contains mana.
  • Fall Out (voiced by Manaka Iwami) – “This area is forbidden. Nobody should be here.” A witch who guards the rune deep in the Crimson Forest. She is able to communicate with plants, animals, and other creatures that do not have languages, and manipulates magic with their help.
  • Mother Brain (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori) – “Only inferior artificial intelligence is incapable of enjoying acts of futility.” A witch who guards the rune deep underground on an isolated tropical island. She uses firearms and drones driven by magic, but fights in a way that bears little resemblance to magic.
  • Extra (voiced by Fairouz Ai) – “Let’s abduct the lot of you!” A witch who guards the rune in the depths of the vast wilderness. Her values are fundamentally different from those of humans and witches, and often has trouble communicating with them.

Staff

  • Producer: Hiroaki Iwano
  • Character Design: orie
  • Pixel Art Design: Setamo/Shiros
  • Theme Song: “Silhouette (feat. isekaijoucho)”
    • Vocals: Project HYKE
    • Lyrics: Shohei Yamanobe
    • Music and Arrangement: Yuuki Fukazawa

Watch a new set of trailers below.

Release Date Trailer

Character Introduction Trailer #1: Hyke

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2025-08-07 15:02