Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Physical Extras Revealed

PLAYISM and developer Al Fine have officially revealed that Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, with a scheduled launch date of January 29, 2026.

This anticipated announcement brings Chrono Ark’s distinctive blend of deckbuilding, roguelike, and RPG mechanics to Nintendo’s flagship console, expanding the game’s reach beyond its previously digital distribution on PC.

Japanese fans will also have access to a physical edition, which includes noteworthy collector’s content for early adopters. Chrono Ark is a unique deckbuilding roguelike RPG where players recruit and manage a diverse cast of companions, each with their own personality and strategic abilities.

As the protagonist Lucy, gamers must assemble a party of up to four characters, strategically combining their skills to overcome challenging scenarios within the perilous Twisted World.

Each character’s skills are represented as playable cards, and the decisions the player makes directly influence the development and synergy of their team. Between runs, defeat is seen less as a setback and more as an opportunity to refine strategies.

Instead of traditional RPG progression, every failed attempt resets the party, allowing new companions, skills, and strategies to be discovered with each playthrough.

This looping structure not only adds replayability, but also unfolds deeper layers of Chrono Ark’s narrative: in a dystopian world shrouded in black mist, Lucy awakens with only the mission to "activate the Clock Tower" remaining in her memory.

Working with her recruited allies, she sets out in pursuit of the mysterious Time Shades needed to restore her broken world. The Nintendo Switch edition brings notable enhancements, with PLAYISM confirming improvements to text clarity and readability across all supported languages, refining the experience over the game’s original Steam release.

Additionally, the Deluxe Edition aggregates all downloadable content previously available on Steam, ensuring Switch players receive the most complete version to date. Japanese players interested in a tangible keepsake will be pleased to learn that first print copies of Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition include a 70-page art book featuring character designs, environmental concept art, and behind-the-scenes commentary to enrich the game’s world-building.

This bundled content makes the physical release especially appealing for collectors and series enthusiasts alike. PLAYISM has expressed enthusiasm for bringing Chrono Ark to wider audiences, emphasizing their commitment to delivering premium RPG experiences to Nintendo Switch fans worldwide.

The publisher highlighted the inclusion of all post-launch content and quality-of-life improvements as part of their ongoing support for both new and returning players. Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition is set to launch January 29, 2026, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.

Fans eager to learn more or pre-order the physical edition should stay tuned to upcoming updates from PLAYISM and Al Fine, as well as official Nintendo Switch news channels and the eShop listing.

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