Witch Training Game REKA Sets August 18 Full Launch, Adds Japanese Support
The full release marks the end of a nearly two-year Early Access period for a game that has maintained positive reception, and the addition of Japanese support opens a key market via Shochiku Games.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Automaton.
Publisher Fireshine Games and developer Emberstorm Entertainment announced on June 2 that the magical adventure game 'REKA' will leave Early Access and launch its full version on August 18. The game, which began Early Access on Steam in September 2024, centers on a young witch apprentice traveling with a walking house-a structure built atop giant chicken legs. Players customize the house by combining building parts, furniture, and decorations obtained through quests and exploration. The world, inspired by 19th-century Europe, includes forests and swamps where players help villagers, brew potions, and can choose to play pranks. The 1.0 update will add new story content, expanded building options, a UI overhaul, and Japanese language support. Shochiku Games will distribute the game in Japan. The Steam version currently holds a 'Very Positive' rating, with 82% of roughly 2,900 reviews positive. A 35% discount sale runs until June 8, dropping the price to 1,495 yen.
The game is set in a magical world inspired by 19th-century Europe. Players take on the role of a disciple of the legendary witch Baba Jaga, aiming to become a full-fledged witch while traveling through forests and swamps.
Quests involve searching for items, gathering materials to brew potions, and using magic. Players can also choose to play pranks on villagers depending on their choices. Animals encountered during exploration can be tamed and kept as pets. A black cat, a witch's familiar, appears in the 1.0 trailer.
The walking house serves as a base and shelter. Players combine building parts, furniture, and decorations on top of giant chicken legs to create structures. The 1.0 update will focus on improving building aspects, adding new materials, and enhancing the camera function for easier construction. A complete UI overhaul is also planned.
Emberstorm Entertainment announced the release date on June 2. The full version is priced at 2,300 yen. Shochiku Games will distribute the game in Japan. A 35% discount sale runs until June 8, dropping the Early Access price to 1,495 yen.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.