Kernel Hearts will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam in September, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Ephemera announced. A new demo will be available as part of Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition on June 15.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Kernel Hearts is a unique blend of action RPG and roguelike elements with multiplayer cooperative play. As part of the M.A.H.O.U Unit, you are tasked with climbing the Tower of Babel, eliminating the angelic creatures in your path as you dethrone God and save a world drowning in ashes.
Key Features
- One More God Rejected – Mix and match your attacks, spells, and movement with unique powers during each run to unleash devastating combos on the enemies you encounter. Punch biblical monsters in the face with up to four friends. Each level culminates in an intense boss fight against the domain’s guardian
- Equip and Customize Your Units – After each expedition, you will return to the last memory backup in a laboratory located on the outskirts of humanity’s last holdout. Spend the rewards from each run to unlock and equip up to 256KB of chips onto your Unit MAHOU.OS, and customize them as you see fit.
- Transform Into a Magical Girl – Harness the strength of the tower to dispel the Heavenly Curse from yourself, unleashing a devastating attack on nearby foes and attaining your true form for a short period.
- Bond With Your Allies – Interact with the tower’s unique inhabitants and give them gifts to deepen your bond.
Watch a new trailer below.