Name: HYKE:Northern Light(s)
Type: 2D Action-RPG
Developper: Akatsuki Games Inc., Blast Edge
Publisher: Aniplex Inc.
Release date: September 18 2025
Systems: Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Turkish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Voiceover: Japanese

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.

Hyke, a white-haired girl, follows in her mother’s footsteps, a witch, and continues her journey around the world. Eventually, she enters an unexplored land called the “Forbidden Areas.”

Hyke’s destiny is set in motion when she encounters the witches “Metheos,” who guards Forbidden Areas…

What caught my attention

The beautiful artstyle, both from the character design and the pixel-art graphics;
A fully-voiced game;
A mix of cozyness (with the camping that you can customize, the cooking) and RPG elements (different combat playstyle, skilltree);
The atmospheric feeling from the art and the story. It doesn’t seem to be heavy yet it’s about a word suffering from war, dangerous monsters…

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.