Arc System Works has announced the release date for Damon and Baby — the upcoming twin-stick top-down shooting adventure starring a demon lord and a child.
The game is set to release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on March 26, 2026. The title’s eShop page is officially live as well, meaning those interested can add it to their wishlists ahead of release.
If you weren’t aware, the character design in Damon and Baby comes from Guilty Gear series general director Daisuke Ishiwatari. It also is set to feature cameos of beloved characters from both the Guilty Gear series and the Blazblue series. Several new characters from Damon and Baby were also detailed, who you can read about and look at below:
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Damon – A demon with grand ambitions of becoming the Archdemon King. Bound by a promise to an old friend, he stepped in to save a human child—only to be struck by a curse that shackles him to the brat’s side. Now, much to his eternal chagrin, the aspiring dark lord finds himself trekking across the world with a noisy toddler in tow.
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The Mysterious Child – A child of unknown origin. This innocent little one is deeply attached to Damon, and their pure, infectious smile has a way of moving the hearts of everyone they meet.
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Tinatana – An angel from the Ministry of Health in Heaven. Dispatched as a subcontractor for Hell Insurance, she is in charge of the group’s meals—and their performance evaluations.
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Hannemann – A vampire mafioso from Seattle. He supports Damon and his group, taking the form of a bat to fight alongside them in battle.
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Manjumaru – A legendary Demon Hunter fueled by a cold, unrelenting hatred for all things hell-born. Once the scourge of the underworld, he was “blessed” by the heavens with a divine power that backfired, uncontrollably transforming him into a common goose. Now, his terrifying presence is reduced to a series of angry honks, though his lethal instincts remain as sharp as ever.
You can also watch the previously released Damon and Baby trailer on YouTube below:
What is Damon and Baby about?
“In Damon and Baby, players are introduced to the Demon Lord ‘Damon’ — who embarks on a journey to break a curse, accompanied by a ‘mysterious child’ entrusted to him through the final wish of his late best friend,” reads the synopsis. “While Damon expected to receive a soul as his reward, his friend passes away and ascends to Heaven before the deal is sealed. Now, due to a breach of contract, Damon has lost his demonic powers. To make matters worse, a curse has bound him to the child, making it impossible for them to be separated by more than a short distance. With no other choice, Damon sets off for the Celestial Realm with the baby in tow — only to find himself hunted by relentless demons determined to snatch the child away. Alongside a meddling angel, a bat-shifting mafioso, and a samurai trapped in the body of a goose, Damon embarks on a journey through strange twists of fate to break the curse once and for all.”
