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Press release:
TOKYO — November 5, 2026 — Shochiku Games, the games division of Shochiku Co., Ltd., announces the launch of Eternal Palace Sakura, a 3D action roguelite developed by Japanese indie studio Denneko Yuugi. The game launched simultaneously worldwide via Steam on November 4 and today on Nintendo Switch for the limited time price of $9.99 (normally $11.99).

In celebration of Eternal Palace Sakura’s dual-platform launch, a two-week sale offering 20% off will run from today until November 18th. Shochiku also released a new launch trailer highlighting heroine Retla’s journey through an endless dungeon.

Step into the palace and discover how far Retla can go.

Nintendo Store: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/eternal-palace-sakura-switch/

Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2991310/

About Eternal Palace Sakura

Sharpen your blades and enter an endless dungeon filled with drifting cherry blossoms. Eternal Palace Sakura combines spectacular combat with strategic builds in an ever-changing dream labyrinth. Play as Retla, a stylish, dark-skinned heroine with a cat-eared hood and twin blades, and take on powerful bosses and endgame challenges deep within the palace.

Watch the new launch trailer for a taste of Retla’s fast-paced battles.

Launch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6SYD6sw8Jc&feature=youtu.be

Flashy combos and intuitive combat

Chain together dazzling combos with simple button presses, equip up to four special abilities called Arts, and turn the tide with the ultimate technique, Over Arts. Hone your skills and defeat the mighty bosses waiting on deeper floors. Even players new to action games can enjoy Retla’s spectacular swordplay.

Eternal Palace Sakura gameplay screenshot Eternal Palace Sakura gameplay screenshot
A changing dungeon that keeps you coming back

Create your own builds by combining more than 50 power-up items known as Attributes in procedurally generated dungeons. Manage Mugen Depth as it brings debuffs and stronger enemies, unlock permanent upgrades, and push further in Endless Mode. Every run offers new ways to refine your strategy.

Eternal Palace Sakura gameplay screenshot Eternal Palace Sakura gameplay screenshot
Story

After hearing rumors of a mysterious tower stretching endlessly into the sky, cat-eared heroine Retla Stlutin travels to Ouran, a land in the Far East. After countless hardships, she finally reaches the palace, only to find herself trapped the moment she steps inside. Battling through hordes of enemies and collecting spoils and rare treasures along the way, just how far can Retla venture into the Eternal Palace Sakura?

Official website https://game.shochiku.co.jp/ja/games/eternal-palace-sakura/

Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2991310/

Nintendo Store: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/eternal-palace-sakura-switch/

About Denneko Yuugi

Denneko Yuugi is an indie game studio with a small team of approximately five people. Specializing in anime-style expression built around original characters, the studio creates games in a shared original world. Across different genres and gameplay experiences, its titles tell an interconnected story.

Studio website https://www.denneko.com/home