Inti Creates has confirmed Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 for the Nintendo Switch 2, with the studio setting the game's launch window for 2027.
The announcement continues the studio's work on the high-flying 2D action spin-off series and follows earlier entries that debuted on the original Nintendo Switch in 2019 and 2022.
Series context and platform
Gunvolt Chronicles began life on the Nintendo Switch and established a reputation for fast-paced, precision 2D action.
Inti Creates, the developer behind the franchise, has positioned iX 3 as the next major entry tailored to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, promising to build on the gameplay foundations and visual style of the prior releases.
What Inti Creates revealed
According to the studio's announcement, Luminous Avenger iX 3 returns protagonist Copen to his home world to face a new invasion.
A mysterious girl appears to warn of otherworldly invaders identified as iX Bearers, setting the stage for the game's conflict.
Inti Creates also confirmed a new primary weapon for Copen: twin energy swords called Divide Edge.
Rewritten statement (journalistic paraphrase): Inti Creates explained that iX 3 brings Copen back to his homeland to confront a fresh threat from so-called iX Bearers, and that the game introduces the twin energy swords 'Divide Edge' as a new combat element.
Gameplay systems and customization
The developer highlighted a new Code Customizer system in iX 3, which allows players to significantly alter and specialize Copen's abilities.
Inti Creates described the feature as providing unprecedented levels of character customization for the series, enabling players to tune Copen's strengths through in-game systems.
Additional notes and related releases
The announcement included an initial trailer, labeled as the Announcement Trailer, which showcases early footage and cinematic setups.
Inti Creates previously announced Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection and stated that release is due out this summer.
Specific details about distribution on Nintendo Switch 2, including eShop availability and region-by-region launch timing, have not been detailed by the studio.
As Inti Creates prepares for a 2027 launch, the studio's continued focus on 2D action and deep customization marks iX 3 as a notable upcoming release for owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 and fans of the Gunvolt Chronicles series.
The announcement continues the studio's work on the high-flying 2D action spin-off series and follows earlier entries that debuted on the original Nintendo Switch in 2019 and 2022.
Series context and platform
Gunvolt Chronicles began life on the Nintendo Switch and established a reputation for fast-paced, precision 2D action.
Inti Creates, the developer behind the franchise, has positioned iX 3 as the next major entry tailored to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, promising to build on the gameplay foundations and visual style of the prior releases.
What Inti Creates revealed
According to the studio's announcement, Luminous Avenger iX 3 returns protagonist Copen to his home world to face a new invasion.
A mysterious girl appears to warn of otherworldly invaders identified as iX Bearers, setting the stage for the game's conflict.
Inti Creates also confirmed a new primary weapon for Copen: twin energy swords called Divide Edge.
Rewritten statement (journalistic paraphrase): Inti Creates explained that iX 3 brings Copen back to his homeland to confront a fresh threat from so-called iX Bearers, and that the game introduces the twin energy swords 'Divide Edge' as a new combat element.
Gameplay systems and customization
The developer highlighted a new Code Customizer system in iX 3, which allows players to significantly alter and specialize Copen's abilities.
Inti Creates described the feature as providing unprecedented levels of character customization for the series, enabling players to tune Copen's strengths through in-game systems.
Additional notes and related releases
The announcement included an initial trailer, labeled as the Announcement Trailer, which showcases early footage and cinematic setups.
Inti Creates previously announced Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection and stated that release is due out this summer.
Specific details about distribution on Nintendo Switch 2, including eShop availability and region-by-region launch timing, have not been detailed by the studio.
As Inti Creates prepares for a 2027 launch, the studio's continued focus on 2D action and deep customization marks iX 3 as a notable upcoming release for owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 and fans of the Gunvolt Chronicles series.
