Rubato is an adventure developed by dconn, released 20 March 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Rubato is
Rubato is an adventure game developed by dconn and released in 2026. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on GameMaker.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The year is 12,012. A tyrannical, universe-dominating corporation simply known as "The Company" has been in power of the entire universe for centuries after a world-ending bioweapon was unleashed onto the masses. And now? The solar system has been destroyed by unknown celestial forces. Wait. Turns out I'm very, very wrong. Silly me. I should really double-check my sources. Seems like some guys blew it up by accident while they were playing 8-ball pool. There was a frog there too, but he was in the bathroom whilst it all happened. And it also turns out the pool balls are like voodoo-doll versions of the planets? How's that meant to work? What an illogical, silly plot. As RUBATO, you and your…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and comedy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Rubato launched on 20 March 2026, within three weeks of Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Marathon and Pokémon Pokopia. 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: Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert Enhanced, Marathon, Pokémon Pokopia.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 3 videos →
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Rubato — frequently asked questions
When did Rubato come out?
If you like this
