GOBBLE is a 2D side-scrolling action game from Nippon Ichi Software. It launches September 24, 2026 on PC via Steam and Windows, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PS5, and the most recent coverage details its prey-based combat system ahead of that release.
Nippon Ichi Software has shown GOBBLE in stages over four months: a mechanical reveal on June 4, 2026, a playable demo on July 2, edition pricing on August 20, and a hands-on combat report on October 3. The game launches September 24, 2026 on PC via Steam and Windows, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PS5. It follows Luto, a boy who wants to be a hero, and Kamel, an arrogant bird-like monster who speaks human language and treats Luto as a servant in exchange for his help.
The combat identity is established: predation is a mechanic, not a finishing animation. After Luto defeats an enemy, its corpse remains, and approaching it yields prey hearts that act as health. Preying at the moment an enemy attacks triggers counter prey, which swallows the enemy whole regardless of remaining health. Certain enemies yield traits such as Flame, Stick, and Jet, and these work as attacks and as tools for navigating stage traps. Only one trait can be held at a time, so taking a new one means giving up the current one. Bosses wear armor that normal attacks cannot easily penetrate, and the counter devour depletes the armor gauge when timed against an attack. Two bosses, King Patchlin and Ruby Hopper, were shown.
The demo, released July 2, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, covers the first three stages, roughly 30 minutes up to just before the first boss fight, and its save data carries to the full version. It also introduced Hook Jump, which lets players bite onto vine-like hook points and fling themselves to higher areas.
The Digital Deluxe Edition bundles a Digital Art Book and Digital Soundtrack, the latter containing all 15 in-game BGM tracks composed by Kazuya Takasu and a_hisa. Players who bought the standard download version for Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch can upgrade for 1,000 yen instead of 4,980 yen, and save data carries over. On PS5 the art book and soundtrack set is sold separately for 1,000 yen. The standard download version costs 3,980 yen, the physical version 7,920 yen.
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Oct 3
Nippon Ichi Software's 2D side-scrolling action game GOBBLE releases on September 24, 2026 for PC via Steam and Windows, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PS5. The game follows Luto, a boy who dreams of becoming a hero, and Kamel, an arrogant bird-like monster who speaks human language and treats Luto as a servant in exchange for his help. Combat centers on preying: after Luto defeats an enemy, its corpse remains, and approaching it lets players gain prey hearts that act as health. Preying at the moment an enemy attacks triggers counter prey, which swallows the enemy whole regardless of remaining health. Certain enemies also yield traits that can be stolen, such as Flame, Stick, and Jet, and these traits serve as attacks and as tools for navigating stage traps. Players can hold only one trait at a time, so acquiring a new one means trading away the current one.
Aug 20
Nippon Ichi Software announced the Digital Deluxe Edition for its upcoming 2D side-scrolling action game GOBBLE, set to launch on September 24, 2026. The edition bundles the Digital Art Book and Digital Soundtrack, which are included as first-print bonuses with the standard physical release. The Digital Art Book contains newly drawn comics, character introductions, and in-game illustrations, while the Digital Soundtrack features all 15 in-game BGM tracks composed by Kazuya Takasu and a_hisa, who previously worked on Nippon Ichi Software's MAD RAT DEAD. Players who pre-ordered or purchased the standard download version for Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch can buy the Digital Deluxe Edition for 1,000 yen instead of the regular 4,980 yen price. Save data from the standard version carries over to the Digital Deluxe Edition. For the PS5 version, the Digital Art Book and Digital Soundtrack set will be sold separately for 1,000 yen. GOBBLE releases on September 24, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Steam, and Windows. The standard download version costs 3,980 yen, while the physical version is priced at 7,920 yen.
Jul 2
Nippon Ichi Software released a demo for the side-scrolling action game GOBBLE on July 2, 2026, for Nintendo Switch2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The demo includes the first three stages, covering roughly 30 minutes of play from the beginning up to just before the first boss fight. Save data from the demo can be transferred to the full version, which is scheduled for release on September 24, 2026, on Switch2, Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam and Windows. The demo lets players experience the core mechanic of devouring enemies to recover hearts and acquire traits such as Flame, Frost, Jet, and Plant. These traits can be used for attacks, exploration, and solving stage gimmicks like blocks, wooden obstacles, flowing water, falling rocks, and switch-operated walls. A special action called Hook Jump lets players bite onto vine-like hook points and fling themselves to higher areas. Alongside the demo, Nippon Ichi Software released the main promotional movie, which shows the evolving relationship between protagonist Luto and the self-proclaimed strongest monster Kamael.
Jun 4
Nippon Ichi Software released new details on its upcoming side-scrolling action game GOBBLE, including stage layouts, boss battle mechanics, and collectible items. The game launches September 24, 2026, on Switch 2, PS5, and Switch. Bosses wear armor that normal attacks cannot easily penetrate; the key is a Counter Devour move that depletes the armor gauge when timed against an enemy attack. Two bosses, King Patchlin and Ruby Hopper, were shown.