Shochiku Games and Crossbridge Game Studios have confirmed that Moomin: Midsummer Madness is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, with a digital release planned on the Nintendo eShop worldwide in 2026.
The title is a cozy point-and-click adventure adapting key elements of Tove Jansson’s 1954 novel Moominsummer Madness and combining them with new narrative episodes and puzzles.
Background and development
Moomin: Midsummer Madness adapts the Nordic fantasy of Tove Jansson, placing the Moomin family in a mysterious floating theatre after a flood inundates Moominvalley.
Players will control Moomintroll and Little My, switching between characters to solve light puzzles, befriend quirky inhabitants, and navigate hand-painted environments that reflect Jansson’s original illustrations.
The announcement highlights a family-friendly tone and an emphasis on accessible, relaxing gameplay.
Rewritten quote
Moomin Characters CEO Roleff Kråkström said the team aimed to craft a warm, playful experience for fans of all ages and praised the developers’ whimsical reimagining as both faithful to the original stories and creatively fresh.
Key features (as listed in the announcement)
- Faithful story and new episodes: A blend of iconic moments from Moominsummer Madness alongside new narrative content.
- Beautiful hand-drawn art: Vibrant, painted visuals inspired by Tove Jansson’s illustrations, from the Moominhouse to the floating theatre.
- Puzzles and exploration for everyone: Dialogue-driven puzzles, exploration and mini-games, plus a hint system to accommodate different play styles and ages.
- Character swapping: Switch between Moomintroll and Little My and use their distinct traits to progress.
Platform and release
Shochiku Games and Crossbridge Game Studios have confirmed the game will launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
The title joins a small but growing slate of narrative-driven, hand-drawn adventures on Nintendo hardware and will be of particular interest to fans following Nintendo Direct announcements and eShop release schedules.
Moomin: Midsummer Madness represents a measured adaptation of a classic literary property for modern Nintendo platforms, emphasizing accessibility, visual fidelity, and family-friendly design.
The title is a cozy point-and-click adventure adapting key elements of Tove Jansson’s 1954 novel Moominsummer Madness and combining them with new narrative episodes and puzzles.
Background and development
Moomin: Midsummer Madness adapts the Nordic fantasy of Tove Jansson, placing the Moomin family in a mysterious floating theatre after a flood inundates Moominvalley.
Players will control Moomintroll and Little My, switching between characters to solve light puzzles, befriend quirky inhabitants, and navigate hand-painted environments that reflect Jansson’s original illustrations.
The announcement highlights a family-friendly tone and an emphasis on accessible, relaxing gameplay.
Rewritten quote
Moomin Characters CEO Roleff Kråkström said the team aimed to craft a warm, playful experience for fans of all ages and praised the developers’ whimsical reimagining as both faithful to the original stories and creatively fresh.
Key features (as listed in the announcement)
- Faithful story and new episodes: A blend of iconic moments from Moominsummer Madness alongside new narrative content.
- Beautiful hand-drawn art: Vibrant, painted visuals inspired by Tove Jansson’s illustrations, from the Moominhouse to the floating theatre.
- Puzzles and exploration for everyone: Dialogue-driven puzzles, exploration and mini-games, plus a hint system to accommodate different play styles and ages.
- Character swapping: Switch between Moomintroll and Little My and use their distinct traits to progress.
Platform and release
Shochiku Games and Crossbridge Game Studios have confirmed the game will launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
The title joins a small but growing slate of narrative-driven, hand-drawn adventures on Nintendo hardware and will be of particular interest to fans following Nintendo Direct announcements and eShop release schedules.
Moomin: Midsummer Madness represents a measured adaptation of a classic literary property for modern Nintendo platforms, emphasizing accessibility, visual fidelity, and family-friendly design.