CFK and developer DeerFarm have officially confirmed that Shikhondo: Blue Pieta will launch for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on December 10, 2026. Announced on November 12, 2026, the release date establishes the console launch schedule for the bullet hell shoot 'em up, which has already been available on PC through Steam and Stove since May 18, 2026. Alongside the digital releases, Standard and Limited physical editions are being offered through a partnership with Playasia, with preorders opening ahead of the console launch.
Following Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage, the new game introduces side-scrolling combat for the first time in the franchise, replacing the vertical-scrolling perspective of previous entries. Its story brings together Chae Woori, an apprentice Grim Reaper from the East, and Layla, a vampire hunter who has spent years fighting supernatural threats alone. The game retains the Soul Collect mechanic while offering two-player local co-op, Dual Mode, Boss Rush, and multiple difficulty settings, accompanied by a Japanese voice cast featuring Ikumi Hasegawa, Yoshino Aoyama, and Sayumi Suzushiro.
Quick Summary
- Official title: Shikhondo: Blue Pieta
- Japanese title: 食魂徒：Blue Pieta
- Franchise: Shikhondo
- Format: video game
- Genre: fantasy bullet hell, side-scrolling shoot 'em up
- Developer: DeerFarm
- Main publisher: CFK Co., Ltd.
- Additional Steam publisher: Mizaru Interactive
- Developer's country: South Korea
- Console release announcement: November 12, 2026
- PS5 release: December 10, 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2 release: December 10, 2026
- Nintendo Switch release: December 10, 2026
- PC release: May 18, 2026
- PC platforms: Steam and Stove
- PC status: already released
- Console status: scheduled for release
- Physical editions: Standard Edition and Limited Edition
- Physical distribution: Playasia through Play Exclusives
- Early purchase bonus: acrylic charm
- Limited Edition contents: game, illustrated collector box, soundtrack, six art cards, and holographic acrylic stand
- Previous game: Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
- Gameplay change: vertical-scrolling to side-scrolling
- Signature mechanic: Soul Collect
- Additional mechanic: Counter Bomb
- Game modes: Arcade, Boss Rush, Custom, and Dual
- Local co-op: two players according to console release information
- Difficulty range: Novice through Extreme
- Main characters: Chae Woori and Layla
- Chae Woori: Ikumi Hasegawa
- Layla: Yoshino Aoyama
- Sister Maria: Sayumi Suzushiro
- Supported languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese
- Indonesian: not currently listed
- PC ultrawide support: up to 32:9
- Steam App ID: 4445060
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Trailer, Physical Editions, and Gameplay
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Comes to Three Consoles on December 10
On November 12, 2026, CFK and DeerFarm confirmed that Shikhondo: Blue Pieta will launch simultaneously for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on December 10, 2026. The announcement establishes a specific date after the console versions had previously been described only as arriving sometime after the PC launch.
The PC edition has already been available through Steam and Stove since May 18, 2026, making the December launch a platform expansion rather than the game's worldwide debut. The Steam listing identifies DeerFarm as the developer and includes both CFK and Mizaru Interactive among its publishers.
For the console versions, the developer is bringing over the game's established bullet hell experience. Players can follow the story in Arcade Mode, tackle consecutive boss encounters, or explore other modes and difficulty settings. Detailed technical differences between the PS5, Switch 2, and Switch editions have not yet been fully outlined in the latest release announcement.
Standard and Limited Physical Editions Available Through Playasia
In preparation for the console launch, CFK has partnered with Playasia through the Play Exclusives line to release physical editions of Shikhondo: Blue Pieta. Both Standard and Limited Editions are available for preorder across all three console platforms, including a separately marketed Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition.
The Standard Edition includes the game in physical packaging featuring English-language cover artwork. Meanwhile, the Limited Edition offers additional collectibles, including an exclusive illustrated box, original soundtrack, six A5-sized art cards, and a premium holographic acrylic stand.
The physical edition promotion also advertises an acrylic charm as an early purchase bonus. Since this is a retailer-specific offer, its availability should be checked on the relevant platform and edition's product page, particularly if promotional periods or stock levels change.
The Play Exclusives releases are marketed as Asian import editions supporting English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Retail prices may vary according to platform, edition, and seller, so pricing from one store should not be treated as a universal launch price for every region.
Side-Scrolling Bullet Hell with Soul Collect and Counter Bomb
One of the biggest changes in Shikhondo: Blue Pieta is the move to side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Where earlier Shikhondo titles used a vertically scrolling perspective, players now face waves of enemies and complex bullet patterns across horizontal stages set in modern city centers, amusement parks, and subway stations.
The Soul Collect system returns as a central mechanic. Players narrowly dodge incoming projectiles to charge the Soul Gauge, then activate a special ability that converts on-screen bullets into collectible score items. This system encourages players to take risks in exchange for stronger attacks and higher scores.
Another addition is Counter Bomb, a mechanic that lets players respond immediately after taking a hit. With sufficient resources, activating a bomb within a very brief timing window can negate damage, offering a chance to recover from an otherwise dangerous situation amid dense bullet patterns.
The new perspective is complemented by visual designs that combine modern urban environments with supernatural creatures. On PC, the game supports ultrawide displays up to 32:9, although that specification should not be assumed to apply identically to console versions without separate technical confirmation.
Chae Woori and Layla Confront Youkai in a Foreign City
The story of Shikhondo: Blue Pieta takes place several years after the tragedy depicted in the previous game. The new conflict begins when Chae Woori, an apprentice Grim Reaper, crosses the ocean while pursuing a mysterious youkai to a foreign city.
There, she encounters Layla, a vampire hunter who has spent years confronting supernatural threats in the darkness. Their meeting sets a new conflict in motion, bringing together a spirit reaper from the East and a hunter connected to Western supernatural legends.
Chae Woori is portrayed as a college student balancing her ordinary life with her responsibilities as a trainee emissary of death. She is voiced by Ikumi Hasegawa, while Layla, the heir to a family of wizards whose inherited magical power has stopped her body from aging, is voiced by Yoshino Aoyama.
Another featured character is Sister Maria, a boss voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro. All three performers are also known for their work in the anime Bocchi the Rock!. Japanese voice acting contributes to the game's presentation, accompanying the developing conflict and interactions between characters.
Local Co-op, Dual Mode, and Boss Rush Challenges
Beyond the main story, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta provides several approaches to combat. Arcade Mode allows players to follow the primary narrative, while Boss Rush places them against consecutive powerful enemies with little time to recover between encounters.
Dual Mode allows a single player to switch between the two protagonists during gameplay. This differs from local cooperative play, which CFK describes as supporting two players simultaneously in its console release information.
The developer also offers Custom Mode, allowing players to adjust certain conditions for their challenges. The range of difficulty settings runs from Novice for newcomers to Extreme for experienced players seeking more demanding bullet patterns.
The game additionally includes a Music Room for listening to its soundtrack outside combat. However, Steam currently labels the PC edition as single-player, while the two-player feature appears in console release material; the implementation of co-op on each platform should therefore be checked against its respective store information.
Why This Matters
1) Three console platforms share the same launch date
Following the PC release in May, PS5, Switch 2, and Switch players now have a confirmed December 10 launch. Physical editions across all three platforms also provide an additional option for shoot 'em up collectors.
2) Shikhondo makes the transition from vertical to horizontal bullet hell
Blue Pieta represents a significant change in how the franchise plays. Soul Collect remains central, but battles unfold from a different perspective amid modern urban environments filled with enemy projectiles.
3) Multiple modes support different ways to play
Arcade, Boss Rush, Custom, Dual Mode, and local co-op provide alternatives to simply completing the main story. Difficulty settings from Novice to Extreme also allow players to choose challenges suited to their experience with shoot 'em up games.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Game Information
For now, the additional important information currently known includes:
- the latest console release date was announced on November 12, 2026
- all three console versions are scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2026
- Shikhondo: Blue Pieta follows Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
- Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage previously launched on PC in April 2024 and Switch in May 2025
- the Blue Pieta PC edition has been available since May 18, 2026
- Mizaru Interactive is listed as an additional publisher on Steam
- Steam lists Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing
- only Japanese is marked for full audio support on Steam
- all five listed languages support interface text and subtitles on Steam
- minimum PC requirements include 2 GB RAM and a GTX 650
- the listed PC storage requirement is 2 GB
- 32:9 ultrawide support is a PC specification
- the Limited Edition is sold through the Play Exclusives line
- the collector package includes an original soundtrack and six A5 art cards
- the acrylic charm is presented as an early purchase promotion
- the Playasia campaign page also features a Shikhondo Creator Tournament and Community Challenge
- full schedules and rules for those community events have yet to be announced
- complete performance and resolution details for each console edition remain unconfirmed
- game details are available through Official Shikhondo Blue Pieta Steam Page
- the official trailer is available through Official Shikhondo Blue Pieta Announcement Trailer
- physical edition details are available through Official Playasia Physical Edition Page
- collector contents are listed through Play Exclusives Limited Edition Product Page
Closing
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta is officially scheduled to launch for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on December 10, 2026, following its earlier PC release in May. DeerFarm's side-scrolling bullet hell retains Soul Collect, introduces Chae Woori and Layla's new supernatural conflict, and provides multiple game modes alongside physical editions for fans.
CFK's partnership with Playasia also brings Standard and Limited Editions with additional collectibles. However, platform-specific technical specifications, regional bonus availability, and schedules for the community events still require further information from the organizers and relevant official retailers.
- Shikhondo Official Trailer — Official English Announcement Trailer Featuring Side-Scrolling Bullet Hell Combat and Main Characters
- Steam — Official Shikhondo: Blue Pieta PC Release Date, Developer, Publishers, Gameplay, Cast, Supported Languages, and Physical Edition Announcement
- Playasia Play Exclusives — Official Shikhondo: Blue Pieta Physical Edition Campaign, Console Platforms, Standard and Limited Editions, and Preorder Availability
- Video Games Plus / Play Exclusives — December 10, 2026 Limited Edition Release, Original Soundtrack, Six A5 Art Cards, Collector Box, and Acrylic Stand
