Aksys Games Announcements at Anime Expo 2025
Aksys Games surprised at Anime Expo 2025 with nine new games coming between late 2025 and 2026, primarily for Nintendo Switch.
The variety of genres includes narrative adventures, mystery games, puzzles, simulation, and tactical RPGs.
In this article, we review the dates, platforms, and key features of each title so you don't miss any details of these promising new releases.
Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death
For Nintendo Switch. Expected in Q1 2026.
In Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death, the player takes on the role of a member of the university's Mystery Research Club who reopens a decades-old cold case.
Using a secret ability to see the past, they will uncover new clues about the murder of a famous landscape artist.
Investigate, interrogate, and keep your secrets to find the true culprit in this intriguing mystery game.
Q Collection
For Nintendo Switch. Expected in 2026.
This collection brings together three puzzle games from the Q series, with over 1,800 challenges that can be played solo or with a group.
Q REMASTERED offers puzzles where drawings fall by gravity, Q with VTUBERS features challenges created by over 20 VTubers, and Q2 HUMANITY introduces human characters with special abilities.
A perfect choice for fans of mental challenges.
Tristia: Chronicles
For Nintendo Switch. Expected in Q1 2026.
In this simulation and action blend, the player must restore the city of Tristia, devastated after dragon attacks.
Control Nanoca, an inventor and craftswoman, and help bring splendor back to the "Jewel of the Sea."
In Tristia: Restore, you will manage an artisan shop, gathering materials and fulfilling orders under pressure to achieve your goals within a limited time.
C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield
For PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Expected in Q3 2025 (physical exclusive)
A tactical RPG that merges roguelike deck-building with strategic turn-based combat.
It features over 100 unique cards, challenging battles, and a new "Mini-Game" mode that allows navigating a grid map and making critical decisions.
Face the Hellmuth Brigade and refine your strategy to achieve victory.
The Good Old Days
For Nintendo Switch. Expected in Q3 2025.
This nostalgic Metroidvania game revives the aesthetics and feel of the 90s.
The player takes on the role of Sean, a young man exploring the fictional city of Arostia to settle his father's debt.
Rescue friends, uncover secrets, and enjoy references to retro pop culture.
A tribute to youth and classic games.
Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love-
For Nintendo Switch. Expected in Q1 2026.
Follow the story of Shunlin, a Taoist priestess in training in the kingdom of Kayu, who faces betrayals and dangers during the Tournament of Valor.
Protect your loved ones and fight for your love and country in this action and romance title that blends martial arts and drama.
Project Code M
Platforms and release date are yet to be determined.
A mystery game in development that will allow playing as both killer and investigator in present-day Tokyo, specifically in areas like Asakusa and Yoshiwara.
Trapped in the Japanese criminal underworld, you will have to set traps or search for clues to solve murders.
More details are expected soon.
Mistonia’s Hope -The Lost Delight-
For Nintendo Switch. Releasing on November 13, 2025 (Q4 2025)
Step into an era of light and shadow where Aprose, a maid with a dark past, works in a noble residence seeking revenge.
Uncover secrets and face decisions that will shape her destiny in this game with a deep plot and immersive atmosphere.
The edition will include an exclusive soundtrack.
Illusion of Itehari
For Nintendo Switch. Releasing on September 18, 2025 (Q3 2025)
Set in the floating utopia of Itehari, this otome game follows Hinagiku, who, after turning 18, discovers secrets hidden beneath the false perfection of her world.
A game aimed at a female audience that promises an engaging story with exclusive music and design.
A special edition with a soundtrack will be available.
Games for all tastes
Aksys Games' announcements at Anime Expo 2025 showcase a diverse offering that covers mysteries, puzzles, simulation, tactical RPGs, and otome romances, with Nintendo Switch as the main platform.
The releases planned between Q3 2025 and Q1 2026 offer options for different tastes and styles.
For fans of Japanese video games, these proposals are essential and promise to enrich the game catalog in the coming months.
