Kiwiwalks announces Shade of the Marionette for 2027
The WitchSpring studio's new action RPG stars a silent doll named Piyorita and arrives in the second half of 2027 on PC and consoles.
Kiwiwalks has unveiled the debut trailer for Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita, a new action RPG scheduled to release in the second half of 2027 for consoles and PC via Steam. The announcement came from the developer.
Players control Piyorita, a silent, doll-like protagonist who explores a labyrinth known as the Nest. There they fight other dolls in a bid to become a Masterpiece, and defeated boss dolls can be recruited as allies.
The game swaps the series' turn-based mechanics for fast-paced melee and sword combat with magic spells. Rooms in the Nest can be tackled in any order, with that choice affecting how the story unfolds.
Promotional materials carry logos for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox alongside the Steam release.
Departure from WitchSpring
WitchSpring R, the series' previous entry, launched in 2024 and follows Pieberry, a rabbit-eared girl fleeing witch hunters; earlier WitchSpring games used turn-based combat.
Quick answers
When does Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita release?
Kiwiwalks has scheduled it for the second half of 2027.
What platforms is the game coming to?
Consoles and PC via Steam, with promotional materials showing Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox logos.
Who is the protagonist?
Piyorita, a silent, doll-like character who explores a labyrinth called the Nest.