Flame-wielding metroidvania Nocturnal 2
Lausanne, Switzerland – January 7 2026 – Indie game developer Sunnyside Games is happy to announce the arrival of the demo of its upcoming flame-wielding metroidvania Nocturnal 2 this January 27 on Steam. With over one hour of gameplay, the demo will allow players to explore an early section of the game, unlock abilities, experience the combat system, and discover elements of the lore. It has been carefully adapted to avoid major lore or structure spoilers from the full release, which is planned to launch later this year on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Nocturnal 2 is an atmospheric Metroidvania in which you play as Ardeshir, bearer of the Enduring Flame, who sets out to explore the dark depths and towering heights of the forgotten city of Ytash in order to break the curse that has consumed his homeland.
Main Features
- Explore an interconnected city plunged into obscurity and unlock new routes as you return with fresh abilities
- Immerse yourself in an atmospheric hand drawn game inspired by Persian architecture.
- Control a fast, flexible character built for smooth, expressive movement and combat.
- Uncover secret endings that expand the island’s mysteries.
- Enjoy a minimalist experience, shaped by its atmosphere and the sense of discovery.
Useful LinksStudio website: www.sunnysidegames.ch
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Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/2847780/YTASH__A_Nocturnal_Poem
ABOUT SUNNYSIDE GAMES
We’re a team passionate about 2D animation and video games. We’ve been developing games since 2013, with recent releases including Nocturnal (available on all platforms) and the Apple Arcade line-up title Towaga: Among Shadows.
