GOBBLE is a side-scrolling action game from Nippon Ichi Software, launching September 24, 2026, with a demo available on Switch2, Switch, and PS5.
Nippon Ichi Software's GOBBLE is a new 2D action IP built around a devour-and-trait system. Players eat enemies to recover hearts and gain traits like Flame, Frost, Jet, and Plant, which are used for attacks, exploration, and solving stage puzzles. A Hook Jump action lets players latch onto vine-like points to reach higher areas. The game launches on September 24, 2026, for Nintendo Switch2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Windows.
A demo released on July 2, 2026, covers the first three stages, about 30 minutes of play up to the first boss fight. Save data carries over to the full version. 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.
Boss battles use a Counter Devour move that depletes armor when timed against an enemy attack, since normal attacks cannot easily penetrate boss armor. Two bosses have been shown: King Patchlin and Ruby Hopper. The game's mechanical identity is built around this armor-and-counter system, distinguishing it from other Nippon Ichi action titles.
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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.