Compile Heart-developed action RPG Villion: Code will launchfor PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on January 26, 2027 in the west, publisher Idea Factory International announced.
Physical editions will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch in North America, and for PlayStation 5 in Europe. A Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available, which includes the base game, digital art book, and a digital soundtrack.
Villion: Code first launched for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Switch on June 25 in Japan.
The game is produced by Kouji “Cozy” Okada, and features a cast of video game industry talents including artist Ilya Kuvshinov, scenario writer Tadashi Satomi, and composer Tsukasa Masuko.
Here is an overview of the game, via Idea Factory International:
About
In the near future, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction.
The Adhvan Resilience School was founded to take a stand against the incoming calamity, but one day, tragedy struck.
Monstrous creatures known as GEMs began attacking the people, forcing the academy city to seal itself off using a mysterious bubble and cut off all means of escape.
In the midst of this nightmare, those trapped inside must face the burdens of their sins.
What truth lies behind the anomaly shrouding the city…?
Key Features
- Sankhara Space-Time Oddity – Traverse Adhvan City and explore the Sankhara Space Time—randomly generated, 360-degree tube-shaped dungeons inspired by Buddhism’s The Ten Evils. Battle GEMs and overcome tricky gimmicks that stand in your way.
- Finding a Favorite Trait – Characters wield Genome Arms—mutated weapons with unique attack traits. Switch seamlessly between melee and ranged combat styles to chain together powerful combos.
- Crafting Genes With Genome Cubes – Collect Ampules from dungeons to synthesize Genome Cubes. Players can further strengthen their Genome Cubes by collecting EX Factors—items found in dungeons and in shops that enhance Base Stats, grant additional bonuses, and unlock Passive Skills to gain an edge against the GEMs.
- What’s in a Story? – Experience the story through Conversation and Investigation events featuring artwork by Ilya Kushinov. Make split-second choices that can shape the future.