One Week to Go Until HYKE: Northern Light(s) Launch: Countdown Campaign Kicks Off Sept. 13!

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One Week to Go Until HYKE: Northern Light(s) Launch: Countdown Campaign Kicks Off Sept. 13!

Gameplay video sessions featuring Konomi Kohara (voice of Hyke) and Aoi Koga (voice of Riko), as well as a live gameplay stream by Isekaijoucho, the performer of the game’s theme song, are scheduled!

What: HYKE: Northern Light(s) is launching on September 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM PDT on Steam®, Nintendo Switch™, and PlayStation®5. With just under a week to go until launch, the official HYKE: Northern Light(s) X account and website will begin a launch countdown on September 13! Starting that day, a new countdown illustration will be posted daily. Additionally, on September 16 and September 17, special video programs featuring Konomi Kohara (Hyke) and Aoi Koga (Riko) will be streamed on YouTube.

Moreover, on September 19, a live gameplay stream hosted by Isekaijoucho, who performs the game's theme song, is also planned to celebrate the release of HYKE: Northern Light(s).

Gameplay Video Ft. Voice Actors Cast: Special gameplay sessions featuring Konomi Kohara (Hyke) and Aoi Koga (Riko) will be streamed in two parts on September 16 and September 17 at 8:00 PM JST (4:00 AM PDT) each day.

The first part will be streamed on Aniplex Official YouTube Channel, and the second part will be streamed on Konomi Kohara’s “Kohara no Heya” Official YouTube Channel.

■ Part 1

Date & Time: September 16 (Tue), 8:00 PM JST (4:00 AM PDT)

Platform: Aniplex Official YouTube Channel

　　　　　https://www.youtube.com/c/aniplex/videos

■ Part 2

　Date & Time: September 17 (Wed), 8:00 PM JST (4:00 AM PDT)

　Platform: “Kohara no Heya” Official YouTube Channel

　　　　　　https://www.youtube.com/@koharakonomiyt

Livestream Gameplay Details:

On the release day, September 19, a live gameplay stream will be held at 8:00 PM JST (4:00 AM PDT), featuring Isekaijoucho, who performs the game’s theme song “Silhouette feat. Isekaijoucho”.

Date & Time: September 19 (Fri), 8:00 PM JST (4:00 AM PDT)

Product Information:

Title: HYKE: Northern Light(s)

Release Date: September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM PDT // September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM JST

Price: $27.99 USD

Genre: 2D Top-Down Action RPG

Supported Platforms: Steam® | Nintendo Switch™ | PlayStation®5

Supported Languages: Japanese, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil)

Japanese Official Website: https://hyke-northernlights.com/

English Official Website: https://hyke-northernlights.com/en/

Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/project_HYKE

Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680380/

PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/concept/10009771/

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About Aniplex Inc.

Aniplex is a diversified entertainment company handling an extensive range of businesses worldwide, primarily focusing on Japanese anime.

The company develops a multitude of businesses with a primary focus on the planning and production of anime-related IPs, alongside conducting videogame planning and development, releasing video package products, producing and distributing theatrical films, television program licensing, merchandise licensing, the production and sales of merchandise and figurines, e-commerce shop ANIPLEX ONLINE operation, and live event and stage performance production.

Aniplex has full ownership of its subsidiary anime production companies A-1 Pictures Inc. and CloverWorks Inc., as well as the game production company Lasengle Inc., which mainly focuses on planning, development, and operations on game titles such as Fate/Grand Order. In addition, the firm actively pursues business opportunities and development for overseas markets via Crunchyroll, a DTC (Direct to Consumer) anime streaming service, Aniplex of America Inc., a US-based distribution company that focuses on English-speaking regions, and North and South American markets, and Aniplex (Shanghai) Ltd., which focuses on licensing, product development, and IP development for anime in China.

Aniplex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

Official website: https://www.aniplex.co.jp

About Akatsuki Games

It is our mission to connect the emotions of people around the world by putting our beliefs and “why” into games. We challenge ourselves to create global hits as a world-class game company with the highest standards of development and operation in Japan.

In addition to the experience of operating games such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle (published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.) and Romancing SaGa Re; Universe (published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.), we are taking on the challenges of using high-end 3D graphics display and development on multiple devices. We will deliver the highest quality games for everyone around the world to enjoy.

Official website: https://games.aktsk.jp/en/

About Blast Edge Games

Blast Edge Games aims to be a game development company that creates entertainment that has yet to be discovered and delivers it to users around the world, all with the mission of "creating the games people have always wanted to play." We specialize in contract development for console and mobile games, as well as the development of our own titles such as 【GOMAN -stuck in the avici hell-】, which is scheduled for Early Access in 2025, focusing on high-end and high-quality game development.

Official Website:https://www.blastedge-games.co.jp