Square Enix has officially announced Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse for Nintendo Switch, confirming its global digital release via the Nintendo eShop on February 19, 2026.
The announcement was featured in this week's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, establishing Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse as the highly anticipated follow-up to Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. Returning to the atmospheric roots of its predecessor, this new mystery adventure unfolds in the Showa era of Japan—an era known for its vibrant urban legends and fascination with the occult.
Square Enix, building on the achievements of their previous title, introduces a fresh storyline, an original cast, and a setting inspired by authentic Japanese folklore.
As a standalone experience, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse invites players to unravel a new supernatural "Curse" and explore intricately recreated real-world locations. In a press statement, the development team emphasized their commitment to crafting an immersive narrative-driven experience.
“We strived to blend actual Japanese locations with time-honored legends, aiming to immerse players in a uniquely authentic and mysterious world,” echoed the sentiment of Square Enix representatives during the presentation. Several key gameplay features were outlined for Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse: - A completely new narrative featuring an original setting, supernatural folklore, and a distinctive cast of characters. - Faithful reproductions of real settings in collaboration with Mie Prefecture, with stunning 360-degree environments for investigation. - New gameplay mechanics, such as the Diving mini game, broadening the interactive experience. - Multiple playable characters, each offering unique perspectives on the unfolding mysteries within this supernatural visual novel format. - An intricate story that encourages players to piece together clues and unearth the truth independently. For newcomers to the Paranormasight series, Square Enix has also announced a substantial promotion: Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, the first entry in the series, is available at a remarkable 75 percent discount on the Nintendo eShop until Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
This initiative allows a broader audience to experience the original game before diving into the new adventure. Both critically acclaimed and recognized for its strong narrative, Square Enix’s Paranormasight series highlights the publisher’s expanding portfolio of mystery visual novels on Nintendo platforms.
With the release of Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse set for February 19, 2026, players worldwide can anticipate another compelling journey through the enigmatic world of Japanese urban legends, available exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
The announcement was featured in this week's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, establishing Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse as the highly anticipated follow-up to Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. Returning to the atmospheric roots of its predecessor, this new mystery adventure unfolds in the Showa era of Japan—an era known for its vibrant urban legends and fascination with the occult.
Square Enix, building on the achievements of their previous title, introduces a fresh storyline, an original cast, and a setting inspired by authentic Japanese folklore.
As a standalone experience, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse invites players to unravel a new supernatural "Curse" and explore intricately recreated real-world locations. In a press statement, the development team emphasized their commitment to crafting an immersive narrative-driven experience.
“We strived to blend actual Japanese locations with time-honored legends, aiming to immerse players in a uniquely authentic and mysterious world,” echoed the sentiment of Square Enix representatives during the presentation. Several key gameplay features were outlined for Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse: - A completely new narrative featuring an original setting, supernatural folklore, and a distinctive cast of characters. - Faithful reproductions of real settings in collaboration with Mie Prefecture, with stunning 360-degree environments for investigation. - New gameplay mechanics, such as the Diving mini game, broadening the interactive experience. - Multiple playable characters, each offering unique perspectives on the unfolding mysteries within this supernatural visual novel format. - An intricate story that encourages players to piece together clues and unearth the truth independently. For newcomers to the Paranormasight series, Square Enix has also announced a substantial promotion: Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, the first entry in the series, is available at a remarkable 75 percent discount on the Nintendo eShop until Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
This initiative allows a broader audience to experience the original game before diving into the new adventure. Both critically acclaimed and recognized for its strong narrative, Square Enix’s Paranormasight series highlights the publisher’s expanding portfolio of mystery visual novels on Nintendo platforms.
With the release of Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse set for February 19, 2026, players worldwide can anticipate another compelling journey through the enigmatic world of Japanese urban legends, available exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
