NIS America has announced that The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster will arrive in the West on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
The publisher confirmed the 2027 launch window while sharing an official Western announcement trailer; an exact release date has not yet been provided.
The title previously released in Japan in April, and this Western release will bring the hand-drawn fairytale to Nintendo platforms and the eShop.
Background and pedigree
The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster was created by the same development team responsible for The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince and The Cruel King and the Great Hero.
NIS America positioned the game as a story-driven, visually distinctive adventure that leans into classic fairy-tale motifs and hand-drawn art direction.
The studio's announcement emphasizes the game's booklike presentation and narrative focus, which aligns with the developer team's prior titles.
Story and gameplay overview (paraphrased)
According to NIS America's overview, the game unfolds as a hand-crafted picture-book world where a supernatural condition called Paper Mortis transforms people into picture books and then turns those books into monsters.
Players follow Mono, a young girl whose sister has been afflicted by the disease, and partner with Mär, a vengeful monster, to navigate the Libratarium—the place where afflicted sisters are kept.
The publisher describes a mix of puzzle-solving, boss encounters, and exploration through individual storybooks that reveal the fates of girls who were turned into books.
The game’s visuals are deliberately hand-drawn to emulate a picture-book aesthetic.
Platform details and release
NIS America specifically listed both Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 among the Western platforms for the release and indicated the title will be available on the eShop for digital distribution.
The company released a Western announcement trailer alongside the news; further promotional details and a firm release date are expected in future updates, which the publisher has said it will share when available.
What this means for players
For fans of narrative-focused, artistically driven indie and boutique titles on Nintendo hardware, The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster represents a continuation of the development team's specialty in dark fairytale storytelling.
With a confirmed 2027 Western launch on Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo players can anticipate a formally announced date and additional platform-specific information from NIS America in the coming months.
The publisher confirmed the 2027 launch window while sharing an official Western announcement trailer; an exact release date has not yet been provided.
The title previously released in Japan in April, and this Western release will bring the hand-drawn fairytale to Nintendo platforms and the eShop.
Background and pedigree
The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster was created by the same development team responsible for The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince and The Cruel King and the Great Hero.
NIS America positioned the game as a story-driven, visually distinctive adventure that leans into classic fairy-tale motifs and hand-drawn art direction.
The studio's announcement emphasizes the game's booklike presentation and narrative focus, which aligns with the developer team's prior titles.
Story and gameplay overview (paraphrased)
According to NIS America's overview, the game unfolds as a hand-crafted picture-book world where a supernatural condition called Paper Mortis transforms people into picture books and then turns those books into monsters.
Players follow Mono, a young girl whose sister has been afflicted by the disease, and partner with Mär, a vengeful monster, to navigate the Libratarium—the place where afflicted sisters are kept.
The publisher describes a mix of puzzle-solving, boss encounters, and exploration through individual storybooks that reveal the fates of girls who were turned into books.
The game’s visuals are deliberately hand-drawn to emulate a picture-book aesthetic.
Platform details and release
NIS America specifically listed both Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 among the Western platforms for the release and indicated the title will be available on the eShop for digital distribution.
The company released a Western announcement trailer alongside the news; further promotional details and a firm release date are expected in future updates, which the publisher has said it will share when available.
What this means for players
For fans of narrative-focused, artistically driven indie and boutique titles on Nintendo hardware, The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster represents a continuation of the development team's specialty in dark fairytale storytelling.
With a confirmed 2027 Western launch on Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo players can anticipate a formally announced date and additional platform-specific information from NIS America in the coming months.