Chibig, the Spanish indie developer celebrated for its imaginative and heartfelt adventures, has announced remarkable early success for its newest project, Bel’s Fanfare.
The role-playing game’s Kickstarter campaign launched today and achieved its €40,000 target within hours, confirming that Bel’s Fanfare will arrive on both Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, with a projected release year of 2027. Bel’s Fanfare is billed as an otherworldly RPG drawing direct inspiration from Nintendo’s iconic Zelda franchise.
Chibig has crafted the title to evoke the visual style of PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube-era classics, while also channeling the spirit of beloved Nintendo 3DS releases.
According to a statement from the studio, the storytelling depth of Undertale and the whimsical visuals of Spirited Away played a significant role in shaping the game’s distinctive world and deeply personal narrative direction. In Bel’s Fanfare, players follow the journey of Bel, daughter of Belceboo, long forgotten in the enigmatic depths of The Witch of the Sea.
As the main storyline unfolds, Bel is selected to serve as the ship’s new aura cleaner, embarking on a mission that is as much about restoration as it is about liberation.
Equipped with the Ukoback gong-shield—a powerful family artifact capable of absorbing and disrupting aura—Bel traverses the ship’s labyrinthine passages, discovers hidden rooms, and interacts with a cast of mysterious beings, both friend and foe. Gameplay in Bel’s Fanfare centers around mastering the gong-shield for combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration.
The title emphasizes player agency, allowing choices to meaningfully affect the outcome of the story.
Each encounter promises expressive combat arenas and unexpected surprises that keep the narrative and gameplay fresh.
The world is populated by otherworldly entities, some helpful and others adversarial, ensuring a dynamic gameplay experience. Chibig’s previous projects have established the developer as a notable presence in the indie RPG landscape, and the lightning-fast funding of Bel’s Fanfare further underscores the studio’s growing reputation.
By quickly exceeding its Kickstarter target, Chibig guarantees not only robust development resources but also an eventual launch on both the existing Nintendo Switch and its next-generation successor, Nintendo Switch 2. For fans eager to experience Bel’s Fanfare, the campaign is still active on Kickstarter, offering a range of pledge rewards and continued stretch goals.
Players, collectors, and RPG enthusiasts can follow development updates through Chibig’s official channels and prepare for the return of classic-inspired adventure gameplay on Nintendo’s hybrid consoles. Stay tuned for further Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 news as Chibig’s Bel’s Fanfare moves deeper into development, promising to deliver a unique blend of nostalgia, depth, and innovation for RPG fans worldwide.
The role-playing game’s Kickstarter campaign launched today and achieved its €40,000 target within hours, confirming that Bel’s Fanfare will arrive on both Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, with a projected release year of 2027. Bel’s Fanfare is billed as an otherworldly RPG drawing direct inspiration from Nintendo’s iconic Zelda franchise.
Chibig has crafted the title to evoke the visual style of PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube-era classics, while also channeling the spirit of beloved Nintendo 3DS releases.
According to a statement from the studio, the storytelling depth of Undertale and the whimsical visuals of Spirited Away played a significant role in shaping the game’s distinctive world and deeply personal narrative direction. In Bel’s Fanfare, players follow the journey of Bel, daughter of Belceboo, long forgotten in the enigmatic depths of The Witch of the Sea.
As the main storyline unfolds, Bel is selected to serve as the ship’s new aura cleaner, embarking on a mission that is as much about restoration as it is about liberation.
Equipped with the Ukoback gong-shield—a powerful family artifact capable of absorbing and disrupting aura—Bel traverses the ship’s labyrinthine passages, discovers hidden rooms, and interacts with a cast of mysterious beings, both friend and foe. Gameplay in Bel’s Fanfare centers around mastering the gong-shield for combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration.
The title emphasizes player agency, allowing choices to meaningfully affect the outcome of the story.
Each encounter promises expressive combat arenas and unexpected surprises that keep the narrative and gameplay fresh.
The world is populated by otherworldly entities, some helpful and others adversarial, ensuring a dynamic gameplay experience. Chibig’s previous projects have established the developer as a notable presence in the indie RPG landscape, and the lightning-fast funding of Bel’s Fanfare further underscores the studio’s growing reputation.
By quickly exceeding its Kickstarter target, Chibig guarantees not only robust development resources but also an eventual launch on both the existing Nintendo Switch and its next-generation successor, Nintendo Switch 2. For fans eager to experience Bel’s Fanfare, the campaign is still active on Kickstarter, offering a range of pledge rewards and continued stretch goals.
Players, collectors, and RPG enthusiasts can follow development updates through Chibig’s official channels and prepare for the return of classic-inspired adventure gameplay on Nintendo’s hybrid consoles. Stay tuned for further Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 news as Chibig’s Bel’s Fanfare moves deeper into development, promising to deliver a unique blend of nostalgia, depth, and innovation for RPG fans worldwide.
