Chronoscript: The Endless End
Hand-drawn action-adventure, delayed to early summer 2027
- PS5
- PC
Release date
Date not announced
The story so far
What we know about Chronoscript: The Endless End
Chronoscript: The Endless End is an exploration-based action-adventure developed by DeskWorks and published by Shueisha Games. You play an editor who travels to a manor deep in the mountains for a new assignment and wakes up inside a manuscript, a story that keeps writing itself beyond its end, penned by a writer who has lived for a thousand years.
The game is split between two worlds: the cluttered, manuscript-strewn manor, rendered in 3D, and the pen-and-ink illustrated manuscript pages, rendered in 2D with frame-by-frame animation. The Steam page describes hard-hitting action inspired by classic 2D platformers, with new abilities and growth earned through exploration and combat. Character design is by Mari Shimazaki (Bayonetta, Okami) and the score is by Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger, Xenoblade Chronicles).
It was revealed in September 2025 for PS5 and PC. In September 2026 the release was pushed from fall 2026 to early summer 2027, with the director saying the main game is already playable from start to finish and that the extra time goes into refining combat responsiveness and readability. A free PC demo has been available on Steam since 20 August 2026.
What to expect from Chronoscript: The Endless End
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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Two worlds, 3D and 2D
A 3D manor acts as the hub, while the story itself unfolds across hand-drawn 2D manuscript pages.
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Hard-hitting platformer combat
The Steam page lists action inspired by classic 2D platformers, with abilities unlocked through exploration. The delay is aimed at faster attack recovery, better input buffering and clearer readability.
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A notable team
Character design by Mari Shimazaki and a score by Yasunori Mitsuda, according to the Steam page.
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A demo to try first
A free PC demo on Steam covers the main story section and unlocks an extra boss challenge after completion.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Developed by DeskWorks and published by Shueisha Games, as an exploration-based action-adventure.Steam (Shueisha Games)
- Two worlds: a 3D manor and hand-drawn, pen-and-ink 2D manuscript pages with frame-by-frame animation.Steam (Shueisha Games)
- Character design by Mari Shimazaki and music by Yasunori Mitsuda.Steam (Shueisha Games)
- Release delayed from fall 2026 to early summer 2027 for PS5 and PC.Gematsu
- A free demo is available on PC via Steam, released on 20 August 2026.Final Weapon
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Only a window of early summer 2027 has been given. No day has been announced.
Other platforms
Only PS5 and PC are announced. No Xbox or Switch versions have been mentioned.
Price
No price has been published on the sources checked.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
24 September 2025
The game is revealed for PC and PS5. Final Weapon
6 June 2026
A fall 2026 release window is announced alongside a new trailer. Gematsu
20 August 2026
Free PC demo released on Steam. Final Weapon
9 September 2026
Release delayed to early summer 2027. Final Weapon
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Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
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Hand-drawn 2D exploration action with abilities unlocked as you progress.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Fast, stylish 2D platformer combat in a metroidvania-style world.
Dead Cells
Hard-hitting 2D action with tight, responsive combat.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Chronoscript: The Endless End released?
It is planned for early summer 2027 after a delay from fall 2026. No exact date has been announced.
Which platforms is it coming to?
PS5 and PC (Steam) are announced. No other platforms have been mentioned.
Is there a demo?
Yes. A free demo has been available on Steam for PC since 20 August 2026.
Who is making it?
DeskWorks is the developer and Shueisha Games is the publisher. Mari Shimazaki handled character design and Yasunori Mitsuda composed the music.
Does it support German and other languages?
The Steam page lists nine languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.