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Press release:
Lausanne, Switzerland, September 28th, 2026 – Indie developer Sunnyside Games is happy to announce that its upcoming flame-wielding metroidvania Nocturnal 2, the sequel to its side-scrolling platformer Nocturnal, will launch on PC via Steam on November 10th, priced at €9.99 / $9.99 / £7.99, with a 10% launch discount. Players will soon be able to explore the city of Ytash in full!

In Nocturnal 2, explore the shadowy depths and towering heights of a city plunged into darkness, where every new ability unlocks previously inaccessible routes. As players retrace their steps through Ytash, new paths emerge across its interconnected streets, drawing them deeper into the city’s secrets and towards hidden endings that reveal more of its mysteries.

Brought to life through hand-drawn art inspired by Persian architecture, Nocturnal 2 pairs a fast, agile hero with fluid movement and expressive combat. Its minimalist design puts atmosphere and discovery at the forefront, while full English voice acting brings the world of Ytash and its inhabitants to life.

“With Nocturnal 2, we wanted to make exploration feel like a constant process of discovery,” said Gabriel Sonderegger at Sunnyside Games.

“The flame is at the heart of everything you do, from combat to finding new ways through Ytash. As you gain new abilities and revisit places you thought you knew, the city keeps opening up in unexpected ways. We’re excited for players to discover those paths for themselves on November 10th.”

About Nocturnal 2
Nocturnal 2 is an atmospheric Metroidvania that invites you to explore the dark depths and towering heights of the city of Ytash. Nocturnal 2 launches on PC via Steam on November 10th, 2026, priced at €9.99 / $9.99 / £7.99, with a 10% launch discount.

Key Features:

Explore a city that keeps unfolding – Traverse the interconnected depths and heights of Ytash, where every new ability opens paths to previously unreachable places.
Master the flame – Ignite your sword and take on enemies with a fast, flexible fighting style built around fluid movement, precise attacks, and expressive combat.
Lose yourself in a hand-drawn world – Explore a striking visual world inspired by Persian architecture, brought to life through atmospheric hand-drawn art.
Let the darkness speak for itself – Immerse yourself in a minimalist adventure where atmosphere, exploration, and discovery take center stage.
Hear Ytash come alive – Experience the journey with full English voice acting that brings the city and its inhabitants to life.

Nocturnal 2 on socials:

Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2847780/Nocturnal_2/
Official Studio website: www.sunnysidegames.ch
Official Game Website: www.nocturnal-game.com
Follow on X: https://x.com/SunnysideGames
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sunnyside-Games
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TT6uMd2ABn

About Sunnyside Games
Sunnyside Games is a Swiss-based company founded in 2013 and composed of sorcerers, artists, and engineers that are working hand-in-hand to create challenging, immersive and well hand-crafted 2D games for PCs and consoles. Previous games from Sunnyside Games include Nocturnal, Towaga: Among Shadows and The Firm