Developed and published by Sunnyside Games, metroidvania Nocturnal 2 is coming to Switch and PC in 2025. The gameplay is breakneck, with players lighting their sword to illuminate the path and cut down those who oppose them.

The first Nocturnal released in 2023 to major critical acclaim. Like its sequel, it has gorgeous hand-drawn 2D art and animation and fits nicely within the action-platformer genre. While Nocturnal featured metroidvania elements, its sequel fully commits to the genre. “This time we’re expanding the scope into a full-blown Metroidvania, full of non-linear gameplay, secrets, all new enemies, and an expanded arsenal of fire-based abilities,” said Sunnyside Games co-founder Gabriel Sonderegger.

Nocturnal 2 features:

• Metroidvania Gameplay – Explore a non-linear world – burn your way throughout the city of Ytash to reach the First Brazier
• Unique Fire System – Keeping your Flame alight is your only way to survive the many dangers ahead. Maintain it at any cost by striking fire sources and protect it to better see the enemy attacks
• Fiery Abilities – Master your flames to hurl enemies and juggle them into ashes. Mix and match Fire Gems to unlock new spells!
• Hand-Drawn 2D Animation – Engulf yourself in a fully hand-drawn, 2D animated world

While we do not have the exact release date, we can expect Nocturnal 2 to release next year. In the meanwhile, the first Nocturnal is available for PC as well as Nintendo Switch.