Nihon Falcom has announced that Kyoto Xanadu will release in Japan on July 16, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Clouded Leopard Entertainment will release the game in Asian regions outside Japan on the same date for the same platforms. The Asian release supports Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean text languages. Japan and Asia will share the same Steam version.
While there is no Western release date announcement, a Falcom representative informed Gematsu that “a release in North America and Europe is planned, with the release date currently being coordinated with a partner.” In response to a user’s comment, Gematsu Editor-In-Chief, Sal Romano, said the mentioned partner is not NISA or GungHo as they told him they are not involved.
You can check out the Web CMs confirming the release date below.
Japanese
Korean
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Physical pre-orders in Japan are available now and will cost ¥7,920 (including tax). Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch version can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for ¥150 (including tax). There are no plans to release the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition physically. A limited edition will also be available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam and will cost ¥10,560 (including tax). The Steam limited edition comes with a voucher code to redeem the game.
The limited edition comes with the following:
- Copy of the game for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, or Steam
- Mini soundtrack CD
- Hirasaka Academy Action Card set (15 Cards)
- Wooden engraved coaster
- Exclusive costume DLC for Rei and Fuka (not planned to be sold separately)
- Limited edition contents stored in a special art box
In the addition to the release date announcement and pre-orders, the official website was updated to add more characters. The newly added characters in the update can be seen below.
Ren Amano (CV. Takeo Ōtsuka)
Zoya (CV. Chiharu)
Chisa (CV. Mika Kohinata)
Rachana (CV. Kazuki Asami)
Kyoto Xanadu is developed by Nihon Falcom and launches in Japan and Asia on July 16, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. If you’re interested in the game, you can check out its official website (Japan, Asia) and follow Nihon Falcom and Clouded Leopard Entertainment on X (formerly Twitter).
