In North America and Europe, the PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions will be available both physically and digitally. In Japan, the Switch version will also be available physically. The Switch 2 version will ship on a game-key card.
The game will be available in the following editions:
Standard Edition ($59.99 / £49.99 / €59.99 / ¥8,580)
A copy of the game
Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99 / £54.99 / €69.99 / ¥10,010)
A copy of the game
Maomao and Jinshi Formal Costume Pack
Maomao Fantasy Costume Pack
Feline Fashion Accessory Pack
Premium Box (¥15,510) (Japan)
A copy of the game
Original art book
B3-size cloth poster
Pill case
Special Premium Box (¥25,960) (Japan)
Premium Box content
Book cover featuring pattern of Maomao’s outfit
Japanese-style bound notebook in the style of Maomao’s case investigation records
Medication notebook case
All physical and digital editions purchased before March 31, 2027 will include the “Apothecary’s Starter Kit and Modest Accessory Pack” as an early purchase bonus.
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Here are the latest details:
■ Play as Multiple Characters
Explore as Jinshi and Maomao (Cat)
At times, you’ll take control of Jinshi or Maomao (Cat) to aid with investigations and access information that’s just out of Maomao (Human)’s reach.
Jinshi
Use Jinshi’s unique court position to obtain testimony unattainable by Maomao.
Explore the palace as Jinshi
Solve mysteries as Jinshi, too?!
Maomao the Cat
Use Maomao (Cat) to obtain evidence from a non-human perspective.
Discover clues that Maomao (Human) may never discover in cat-only exploration areas.
Listen in on secrets!
Grab evidence from the rooftop and take it to Maomao (Human)!
■ Characters
Yanxi (voiced by Yumi Uchiyama)
“A person’s ability can be both poison and medicine. Using that ability to help others is akin to medicine.”
A high-ranking official in the rear palace’s Bureau of Court Etiquette.
She performs private divinations and offers counsel to the consorts residing in the Rear Palace. While she has a soft, soothing demeanor, she also has the keen ability to discern the reality of all things, and understand people’s true intentions.
Chenhan (voiced by Takahiro Miyamoto)
“Cherish the ones you love. You are right to do so.”
A kind older man who frequents the Verdigris House.
Unused to conflict, he is unable to defend himself effectively if falsely accused.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
