Asian cinematic horror game Incantation launches for consoles this April

Find your missing daughter and avoid the supernatural baddies.

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The key art for Incantation.

Initially planned for a March 2026 launch, cinematic horror survival game Incantation will now be arriving on consoles in early April. The game is presented in a 3D first-person perspective and adapted from the live-action Taiwanese film of the same name. Environments have been designed to reflect Taiwan’s culture, landscape, and folklore.

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Incantation follows the chilling take of the Chen Family Village. A mother, searching for her missing daughter, finds herself in a haunted place filled with mysterious cults. Guide the mother, Jia Jun Lee, while she searches a village and pieces together clues to her daughter’s location. But be careful, as she must hide her movements from the supernatural threats closing in on her. There’s palpable madness and fear in the village, alongside a sinister force that can drive one to despair. Perform rituals, solve puzzles, collect documents and hunt for key items to access new areas of the village.

Here are Incantation’s key features, via eastasiasoft:

  • Explore a village filled with dark family secrets and malicious spirits!
  • Search for clues to your missing daughter’s whereabouts while evading your pursuers.
  • Use hiding spots and perform rituals to protect yourself from supernatural threats!
  • Solve environmental puzzles and collect key items to gain access to new areas.
  • Enjoy an immersive cinematic experience inspired by Taiwanese culture and traditions!

(Note: the above is not a new trailer.)

The game is physically available in a Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch. (Standard editions are available for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.) It includes the game, a manual, acrylic standees, Joy-Con stickers, a mini case, a lucky charm, and a numbered certificate, all in a collector’s box.

Originally developed by Softstar and published by eastasiasoft, Incantation will be released digitally for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series on April 8. Physical editions are available through Playasia and will be released for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on the same date. The Nintendo Switch version has enhanced features for Nintendo Switch 2, including improved resolution and frame rate.

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Lindsay picked up an NES controller for the first time at the age of 6 and instantly fell in love. She began reviewing GBA games 20 years ago and quickly branched out from her Nintendo comfort zone. She has has developed a great love of life sims and FMV titles. For her, accessibility is one of the most important parts of any game (but she also really appreciates good UI).

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