If you thought Sonokuni was coming only to PC, think again. Publisher Kakehashi Games and developer Don Yasa Crew have confirmed that the high-speed, hip-hop-fueled biopunk action game will also be launching on Nintendo Switch. While an exact release date for the Switch version hasn’t been announced, it will arrive shortly after the previously confirmed PC (Steam) release.
A playable demo of the game will be available this weekend at the Tokyo Indie Games Summit for those eager to try it out.
What Is Sonokuni?
Winner of VGC’s Game of the Show and Excellence in Sound Design at BitSummit 2024, Sonokuni is a fast-paced action game where players control Takeru, a lone assassin raiding a biotechnological superpower in a fight for survival. The game blends cyberpunk and Japanese mythology, tackling themes of morality, violence, and resistance—all set to an explosive soundtrack by the game’s developers, Japanese hip-hop collective Don Yasa Crew.
With blazing combat, striking visuals, and a raw, energetic soundtrack, Sonokuni is shaping up to be one of the most unique indie action games of the year.
When & Where to Play
Release Date: PC (Steam) version confirmed; Switch version coming soon.
Platforms: PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch (Newly Announced!)
Try It Early: Playable demo at the Tokyo Indie Games Summit this weekend.
More on Don Yasa Crew & Kakehashi Games
Don Yasa Crew – A 7-member Japanese hip-hop group that turned their “have-not hip-hop” energy into a game during Japan’s 2020 lockdown.
Kakehashi Games – The boutique publisher behind Hollow Knight, Sea of Stars, Dead Cells, Eastward, and more, now expanding globally to bring Asian indie games to the world.
With its striking aesthetic, relentless combat, and an unforgettable hip-hop-infused world, Sonokuni is a must-watch for action fans—and it’s now coming to even more players on Switch.
