Nocturnal 2 announced for Switch [update: now YTASH: A Nocturnal Poem]

July 17: Sunnyside Games today announced Nocturnal 2, a direct sequel to the original game. Switch will be getting it in 2025.

Nocturnal 2 is a fast-paced, juggle-based 2D Metroidvania game. Players will explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Nocturnal 2 offers hand-drawn visuals and search action gameplay with a twist: 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.

Key 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

Sunnyside Games co-founder Gabriel Sonderegger said today: “We were pleased with the reception to Nocturnal, but wanted to do more with the series. This time we’re expanding the scope into a full-blown Metroidvania, full of non-linear gameplay, secrets, all new enemies, and an expanded arsenal of fire-based abilities.”

March 4: It’s now been announced that the game has been rebranded to YTASH: A Nocturnal Poem. The game is still planned for 2025.

Sunnyside Games co-founder explained: “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. 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!”