Bandai Namco Announces Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya's Umami Great Adventure for 2027
The game marks Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia publishing a rhythm action title from Malaysian developer Metronomik for Nintendo Switch 2, a pairing that expands the publisher's lineup beyond its usual franchises.
Key Facts
- Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya's Umami Great Adventure during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 stream on September 9, 2026.
- The game is a rhythm action title developed by Malaysian studio Metronomik for Nintendo Switch 2.
- Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya's Umami Great Adventure is scheduled for release in 2027.
- The protagonist Kaya uses a Magic Spoon that gives rhythm to whatever it scoops, shown moving giant objects in the reveal footage.
- Kaya aims to become a World Builder, a creator of worlds, by solving mysteries and trials across rhythm-filled islands.
Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark, Inside.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya's Umami Great Adventure during the Nintendo Direct streamed on September 9, 2026. The game is a rhythm action title developed by Malaysian studio Metronomik, and it is scheduled for release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. The protagonist, Kaya, aims to become a World Builder, a figure who creates worlds. To reach that goal, she travels through islands filled with rhythm, solving mysteries and taking on trials along the way. The central mechanic is a Magic Spoon that gives rhythm to whatever it scoops. Footage shown during the presentation included scenes of the spoon moving giant objects. The game combines rhythm-based play with puzzle-solving, as Kaya uses both timing and insight to overcome the challenges on each island. The announcement came as part of the broader Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 showcase, which included multiple third-party and first-party reveals.
Metronomik, the studio behind the project, is based in Malaysia. Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is publishing the title, marking a pairing that extends the publisher's usual slate of releases. The game's name references ondeh ondeh, a traditional Southeast Asian dessert, and kaya, a coconut and egg jam spread, both food items common in the region.
The Magic Spoon, described as the key item in the adventure, is what gives rhythm to objects it scoops. The announced footage showed the spoon moving giant objects across the game's islands. The islands themselves are described as being filled with rhythm, and Kaya works through them using a combination of rhythm and insight to solve mysteries and complete trials.
Release timing is set for 2027, with the game appearing on Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement was part of the September 9 Nintendo Direct presentation, which included a range of other third-party and first-party reveals.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net リズムとひらめきで島々の謎を解く「Ondeh Ondeh カヤのうまみ大冒険」，2027年発売。魔法のスプーンを手にワールドビルダーを目指す
- Denfaminicogamer 『Ondeh Ondeh カヤのうまみ大冒険』2027年発売決定！リズムに乗って創造主ワールドビルダーを目指す
- Game Spark リズムが宿る魔法のスプーンで試練に挑む！バンナムから『Ondeh Ondeh カヤのうまみ大冒険』が登場【Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9】
- Inside リズムが宿る魔法のスプーンで試練に挑む！バンナムから『Ondeh Ondeh カヤのうまみ大冒険』が登場【Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9】