Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Sunnyside Games announced they’ve rebranded Nocturnal 2 to YTASH: A Nocturnal Poem.

Their new sidescrolling action game sequel is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch, with a release set for later in 2025.

“We wanted to ensure YTASH – A Nocturnal Poem had a strong, unique identity as both a spinoff and as the next installment in the Nocturnal series,” said Gabriel Sonderegger, co-founder of Sunnyside Games in a press release. “As players will discover, the story of this game revolves around a specific poem with an associated mechanic, and we wanted to highlight that through the new title. YTASH – A Nocturnal Poem isn’t a sequel, anyone can fire up their blade and jump into our latest adventure, launching later this year!”

Here’s a rundown on the previously announced sequel:

YTASH: A Nocturnal Poem is a hand-drawn Metroidvania with a unique core feature: as a master of the Enduring Flame technique, a single blow on a fire source sets your sword ablaze, allowing you to push back the darkness and unleash stylish abilities. Use your Flame wisely, as it can be swiftly extinguished by the many foes trying to keep you in the dark.

Features

• Metroidvania Gameplay – Explore a non-linear world – burn your way throughout the city of Ytash to reach the First Brazier.
• Unique Fire System – Keeping your Flame alight is your only way to survive the many dangers ahead. Maintain it at any cost by striking fire sources and protect it to better see the enemy attacks.
• Fiery Abilities – Master your flames to hurl enemies and juggle them into ashes. Mix and match Fire Gems to unlock new spells!
• Hand-Drawn 2D Animation – Engulf yourself in a fully hand-drawn, 2D animated world.
• Scope – Nocturnal 2 is meant to be consumed in a relatively short amount of time, but many surprises are on the menu for those who seek different paths…and true revelations.

The original Nocturnal has been available since June 2023 across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5.