Akatori is an adventure developed by Contrast Games, released 5 August 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
What Akatori is
Akatori is an adventure game developed by Contrast Games and released in 2026. It was published by Games Harbor. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Welcome to the amazing world of Akatori — an action platformer with metroidvania elements. Discover the story of Mako, a guide to the amber worlds who grew up in the Akatori Monastery. Embark on a journey to save these worlds from amber storms that destroy and distort all living things in their path. A mysterious companion — a red bird — will join you on your adventure. Its past and motives may be unclear, but it will be indispensable throughout your journey. The bird can transform into a staff: it can become a weapon that crushes enemies, or a companion that helps you explore every corner of the world.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Akatori launched on 5 August 2026, within three weeks of Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved and Big Walk. It arrived 6 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.
Released around the same time: Mortal Shell II, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Big Walk.
Official trailer
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