Happinet has announced Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists for Nintendo Switch 2, setting the new title for release in Summer 2027.
The studio bills the project as a narrative-focused adventure built around enigmatic creatures called Chromageists, and it features scenario writing by Rika Suzuki, known for her work on Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
Background and development
Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists is positioned as a story-driven adventure for Nintendo's next home console, Nintendo Switch 2.
Happinet presented the game as an exploration of characters born from paintings, with an emphasis on memory, emotion, and discovery.
Rika Suzuki serves as scenario writer on the project, bringing pedigree from her prior narrative credits on cult-favorite adventure titles.
Story and characters
The game's narrative centers on Vince, a young boy who becomes trapped in a mysterious gallery known as the Lost Museum while searching for his missing older brother.
In the museum he encounters Novi, a childlike Chromageist whose face is composed of glimmering lights and who becomes Vince's companion.
Chromageists are described as beings formed from the thoughts, emotions, and memories contained within famous paintings — examples cited include works such as Sunflowers, the Mona Lisa, and The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
Each Chromageist carries gaps in memory that drive the game's emotional core.
Gameplay and systems
Happinet outlines a classic point-and-click exploration loop: players search museum interiors, investigate paintings and furnishings, and converse with Chromageists to gather clues.
A mechanic labeled Chromageist Appraisal lets players synthesize gathered hints to interpret the missing memories, while Memory Restoration tasks players with deducing and revealing each Chromageist's past to progress the story.
These systems emphasize investigation and narrative reconstruction rather than action-oriented gameplay.
Release and media
The publisher confirmed a Summer 2027 launch window for Nintendo Switch 2 and released an initial trailer alongside the announcement.
No specific release date or eShop listing has been provided yet.
Happinet's announcement positions Lost Museum as a narrative offering for players who favor exploratory, story-first experiences on Nintendo's upcoming hardware.
What to watch for
With Rika Suzuki attached and a clear narrative focus, Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists is shaping up as a notable addition to the adventure genre on Nintendo Switch 2.
Expect further updates, including a firm release date and platform-specific details, as Happinet continues its marketing rollout.
The studio bills the project as a narrative-focused adventure built around enigmatic creatures called Chromageists, and it features scenario writing by Rika Suzuki, known for her work on Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
Background and development
Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists is positioned as a story-driven adventure for Nintendo's next home console, Nintendo Switch 2.
Happinet presented the game as an exploration of characters born from paintings, with an emphasis on memory, emotion, and discovery.
Rika Suzuki serves as scenario writer on the project, bringing pedigree from her prior narrative credits on cult-favorite adventure titles.
Story and characters
The game's narrative centers on Vince, a young boy who becomes trapped in a mysterious gallery known as the Lost Museum while searching for his missing older brother.
In the museum he encounters Novi, a childlike Chromageist whose face is composed of glimmering lights and who becomes Vince's companion.
Chromageists are described as beings formed from the thoughts, emotions, and memories contained within famous paintings — examples cited include works such as Sunflowers, the Mona Lisa, and The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
Each Chromageist carries gaps in memory that drive the game's emotional core.
Gameplay and systems
Happinet outlines a classic point-and-click exploration loop: players search museum interiors, investigate paintings and furnishings, and converse with Chromageists to gather clues.
A mechanic labeled Chromageist Appraisal lets players synthesize gathered hints to interpret the missing memories, while Memory Restoration tasks players with deducing and revealing each Chromageist's past to progress the story.
These systems emphasize investigation and narrative reconstruction rather than action-oriented gameplay.
Release and media
The publisher confirmed a Summer 2027 launch window for Nintendo Switch 2 and released an initial trailer alongside the announcement.
No specific release date or eShop listing has been provided yet.
Happinet's announcement positions Lost Museum as a narrative offering for players who favor exploratory, story-first experiences on Nintendo's upcoming hardware.
What to watch for
With Rika Suzuki attached and a clear narrative focus, Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists is shaping up as a notable addition to the adventure genre on Nintendo Switch 2.
Expect further updates, including a firm release date and platform-specific details, as Happinet continues its marketing rollout.
