Cyberpunk Life Sim 'Nivalis Nights' Gets September 30 Release Date
After years of delays and legal troubles that stalled development since 2021, the renamed 'Nivalis Nights' finally has a concrete release window, signaling that ION LANDS has resolved the issues that kept the game in limbo.
Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton, Game Spark.
Publisher 505 Games and developer ION LANDS announced on June 30 that the cyberpunk life simulation game 'Nivalis Nights' will launch on PC via Steam on September 30. The game, previously titled 'Nivalis', has been renamed with this release date announcement. Set in the neon-lit, crime-ridden city of Nivalis, players start by running a small ramen shop and can expand into larger businesses such as restaurants and nightclubs. The city features a realistic weather system, a day-night cycle, and curfews enforced by the security organization CorpSec. During curfew nights, players can sabotage rival businesses but risk consequences. Players can also fish, customize homes, interact with residents to advance the story, and participate in mini-games like chess tournaments. ION LANDS is the studio behind the cyberpunk adventure game 'Cloudpunk', and Nivalis is a city that appeared in that earlier title. The game was originally announced in 2021 but faced development delays and legal issues, which the developer says have now been resolved. An Epic Games Store version is planned for a later date.
ION LANDS had previously targeted a 2025 release for the game, then called "Nivalis," before delaying it to 2026. The developer revealed that the delays and lack of marketing stemmed from legal issues that needed resolution starting around October 2025. Those issues are now resolved, allowing the team to move forward under the new title.
A new announcement trailer has been released alongside the date. The Steam store page lists Japanese language support. An Epic Games Store version is planned for a later date.
The city of Nivalis is a dangerous place where gangs target organs and breathing alone can incur fines. Players start with small businesses such as food stalls, ramen shops, and kiosks, then expand into bars and high-end nightclubs. Ingredients for business can be purchased or grown. Beyond business management, players can tour the city by boat, fish, customize homes, and renovate other houses for friends. Romance with residents is also possible. The city is filled with unease due to CorpSec crackdowns and mysterious serial murders.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 「Nivalis Nights」，9月30日にSteamで発売決定。「Cloudpunk」開発元が贈るサイバーパンク生活シミュレーション
- Denfaminicogamer サイバーパンク都市でお店を経営するゲーム『Nivalis Nights』9月30日に発売決定。“ラーメン屋さん”などの小さな店舗から、高級レストランやナイトクラブといった大規模な店舗まで経営できる
- Automaton サイバーパンク自由ライフシム『Nivalis Nights』9月30日配信へ。治安悪めの未来都市で気ままに生活、「ラーメン屋」から成り上がる
- Game Spark サイバーパンクな街で店主として暮らす生活シム『Nivalis Nights』9月30日リリース！2021年発表の期待作がついに登場へ