Villion: Code, the upcoming school RPG from acclaimed developer Kouji Okada, has been officially unveiled in the latest issue of Famitsu.
Scheduled for release on May 25, 2026, in Japan, Villion: Code will launch on both the Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 platform, adding significant anticipation for RPG fans and hardware enthusiasts alike. Kouji Okada, renowned for his pivotal roles in the creation of the Megami Tensei and Persona franchises, brings decades of expertise to this project.
Villion: Code is set in a university town situated on a secluded, floating island in Tokyo Bay, depicting a near-future Japan where students and faculty have mysteriously transformed into monsters.
The game's setting merges the intrigue of academic life with surreal, mutation-driven narrative elements, capitalizing on Okada's tradition of blending the supernatural with contemporary themes. Joining Okada on Villion: Code’s development team are two more veterans of the genre: scenario writer Tadashi Satomi and composer Tsukasa Masuko.
Both Satomi and Masuko previously contributed to the critical and commercial successes of the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series, further raising the profile of Villion: Code among JRPG devotees.
In the announcement, Okada and his team expressed enthusiasm for crafting a fresh RPG experience, with Satomi emphasizing his commitment to delivering a compelling and immersive narrative. Villion: Code’s gameplay is set to include procedurally generated dungeons, promising high replayability and dynamic exploration for players.
The combat system will focus on 'real-time speed action,' shifting away from traditional turn-based mechanics and aiming to provide a more immediate, engaging battle experience.
This real-time approach, combined with dynamic dungeon design, marks a notable evolution from the turn-based systems that defined the team’s earlier work. With a release window confirmed for May 25, 2026, in Japan, Villion: Code is among the first high-profile RPGs announced for both the established Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement underscores Nintendo’s ongoing support for rich, narrative-driven titles on its hardware ecosystem.
For fans eager for a glimpse of the project, a teaser trailer has been released, providing snapshots of Villion: Code’s atmospheric setting and distinctive character designs.
As development continues, additional information including international release details and extended gameplay previews are expected to be shared via upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations or official channels. With a team of legendary RPG creators at the helm, Villion: Code is poised to make an immediate impact on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 libraries when it launches in 2026.
For ongoing updates on Villion: Code and the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, stay tuned to leading gaming news outlets and the Nintendo eShop announcements.
Scheduled for release on May 25, 2026, in Japan, Villion: Code will launch on both the Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 platform, adding significant anticipation for RPG fans and hardware enthusiasts alike. Kouji Okada, renowned for his pivotal roles in the creation of the Megami Tensei and Persona franchises, brings decades of expertise to this project.
Villion: Code is set in a university town situated on a secluded, floating island in Tokyo Bay, depicting a near-future Japan where students and faculty have mysteriously transformed into monsters.
The game's setting merges the intrigue of academic life with surreal, mutation-driven narrative elements, capitalizing on Okada's tradition of blending the supernatural with contemporary themes. Joining Okada on Villion: Code’s development team are two more veterans of the genre: scenario writer Tadashi Satomi and composer Tsukasa Masuko.
Both Satomi and Masuko previously contributed to the critical and commercial successes of the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series, further raising the profile of Villion: Code among JRPG devotees.
In the announcement, Okada and his team expressed enthusiasm for crafting a fresh RPG experience, with Satomi emphasizing his commitment to delivering a compelling and immersive narrative. Villion: Code’s gameplay is set to include procedurally generated dungeons, promising high replayability and dynamic exploration for players.
The combat system will focus on 'real-time speed action,' shifting away from traditional turn-based mechanics and aiming to provide a more immediate, engaging battle experience.
This real-time approach, combined with dynamic dungeon design, marks a notable evolution from the turn-based systems that defined the team’s earlier work. With a release window confirmed for May 25, 2026, in Japan, Villion: Code is among the first high-profile RPGs announced for both the established Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement underscores Nintendo’s ongoing support for rich, narrative-driven titles on its hardware ecosystem.
For fans eager for a glimpse of the project, a teaser trailer has been released, providing snapshots of Villion: Code’s atmospheric setting and distinctive character designs.
As development continues, additional information including international release details and extended gameplay previews are expected to be shared via upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations or official channels. With a team of legendary RPG creators at the helm, Villion: Code is poised to make an immediate impact on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 libraries when it launches in 2026.
For ongoing updates on Villion: Code and the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, stay tuned to leading gaming news outlets and the Nintendo eShop announcements.
