Hela: Of Mice & Magic
Hela: of Mice & Magic: release date, trailer and news
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
- Switch 2
Release date
1 December 2026
The story so far
What we know about Hela: Of Mice & Magic
Hela: of Mice & Magic is a 3D open-world adventure in which you play a small mouse. The mouse is one of the familiars of a kind witch who has long looked after a forest and the creatures living in it. According to the official description, the world is slipping out of harmony and the witch is growing ill, so her smallest helpers have to leave home and take over the work she can no longer do.
The game is built around care and kindness rather than combat. You gather ingredients, brew potions, solve physics-based environmental puzzles and help animals and communities across a landscape inspired by Northern Sweden, with forests, lakes and misty wetlands. It can be played alone, in local split-screen or in online co-op for up to four players. Solo players get a Shade system, which creates magical copies of the mouse to help with puzzles that would normally need a partner.
Hela is the debut game from Windup Games, a Swedish studio founded by people who worked on the Unravel series, and it is published by Knights Peak, a label of MY.GAMES. It was shown under a different working title at gamescom 2025, where it was named Most Wholesome and Most Entertaining game. The final name was revealed in April 2026, and in September 2026 a narrative trailer arrived together with the release date of 1 December 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC.
What to expect from Hela: Of Mice & Magic
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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A kindness-driven adventure
The official pitch centres on helping others and restoring harmony to the land, not on fighting. So far, the game is described as non-violent and focused on small acts of care.
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Physics-based puzzles
Puzzles are said to have more than one solution and to reward experimenting with physics, potions and the environment. According to the developer, the world reacts to what the player does.
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Co-op for up to four
You can play solo, in local split-screen or online with friends. Solo players get the Shade system, which creates magical echoes of the mouse that stand in for a second player.
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Traversal and animal friends
The official page lists grappling, gliding and riding animals as ways to move around. Befriending animals is described as a way to unlock new traversal abilities and reach new areas.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release date: 1 December 2026Gematsu
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)Steam
- Developed by Windup, published by Knights Peak; Boltray Games (China) and Shochiku are listed as additional publishersSteam
- Solo play, local split-screen and online co-op for up to four playersSteam
- A physical Harmony Edition for PS5, Xbox Series X and Switch 2 is planned, and the game is reported to launch on Game Pass on day oneTech Times
Not confirmed
Price
No standard edition price has been reported in the sources we checked, so the cost of the digital and physical versions is still open.
Demo
We have not found an announced demo, so it is unclear whether players will be able to try the game before release.
Length and post-launch plans
There is no official word on how long the main adventure is or whether DLC or updates are planned after launch.
Other platforms
Only PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC are announced. Nothing has been said about PS4, Xbox One or the original Switch.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
20 August 2025
Shown at gamescom 2025 under a working title, where it was named Most Wholesome and Most Entertaining game. COGconnected
19 April 2026
The final title Hela: of Mice & Magic is revealed together with a deep dive and a 2026 release window. COGconnected
9 September 2026
A narrative trailer and the release date of 1 December 2026 are announced, with pre-orders open on Steam and Epic Games Store. Gematsu
1 December 2026
Planned release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC. Steam
Waiting for Hela: Of Mice & Magic? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
It Takes Two
Co-op adventure built around teamwork, with puzzles and platforming that are meant to be shared with a friend.
Unravel Two
Cosy, hand-crafted puzzle platformer with two-player co-op and a strong feel for nature.
Unravel
The Nordic-tinged, emotional puzzle platformer that Windup's founders are known for working on.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Colourful, family-friendly 3D platformer with optional co-op and a gentle tone.
Pikmin 4
Small creatures exploring a big natural world, solving puzzles through teamwork and clever use of the environment.
Tchia
Relaxed, non-violent open-world adventure about exploring a beautiful island at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Hela: of Mice & Magic released?
The game is scheduled for 1 December 2026, according to the publisher Knights Peak and developer Windup Games. The same date applies to all announced platforms.
Which platforms is Hela coming to?
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. No other platforms have been announced so far.
Is there a trailer?
Yes. Knights Peak has published an official narrative trailer on its YouTube channel, which was released alongside the December 2026 release date announcement.
Can you play Hela co-op?
Yes. It supports local split-screen and online co-op for up to four players. You can also play alone, where a Shade system gives you magical copies of the mouse to help.
Is there a demo, price or pre-order?
Pre-orders are listed on Steam and Epic Games Store. A standard price and a demo have not been confirmed in the sources we checked.
Who makes Hela: of Mice & Magic?
It is the debut game of Windup Games, a Swedish studio founded by people who worked on the Unravel series, published by Knights Peak, a label of MY.GAMES.