Mariachi Legends
Mexican pixel-art Metroidvania, delayed to 27 April 2027
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
- Switch
Release date
27 April 2027
The story so far
What we know about Mariachi Legends
Mariachi Legends is a pixel-art, combat-focused Metroidvania set in Mexico, developed and published by Halberd Studios. Players take the role of Pablo Cruz, a detective who has made a deal with Death herself and can transform into the powerful La Sombra to take on the criminals threatening his hometown of Santa Mascota.
The Steam page highlights parrying and finishing moves, a mix of guns, swords, whips and magic, detective work with investigation and interrogation of NPCs, and a tarot card system that grants unique power-ups. A day, night and full-moon cycle changes how the world can be explored, and cooking Mexican dishes is part of the mix. The game was previously aimed at a 2026 release and was delayed to 27 April 2027 in an announcement on 25 August 2026.
What to expect from Mariachi Legends
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
- 01
Brutal, parry-driven combat
Parrying and finishing moves sit at the centre, with guns, swords, whips and magic as weapon options.
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Detective work
Investigation and interrogation of NPCs are listed alongside the platforming and exploration.
- 03
A world that changes with time
A day, night and full-moon cycle alters exploration, with time-dependent variations of areas across a dual map.
- 04
Tarot and cooking
A tarot card system grants unique power-ups, and Mexican dishes can be cooked.
See it for yourself
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A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release: 27 April 2027 (delayed from the original 2026 window).Gematsu
- Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch, plus Game Pass.Gematsu
- A brutal pixel-art Metroidvania in which detective Pablo Cruz, bound by a deal with Death, becomes La Sombra.Steam (Halberd Studios)
- Features include parrying and finishing moves, guns, swords, whips and magic, NPC investigation and interrogation, and a tarot card power-up system.Steam (Halberd Studios)
- A day, night and full-moon cycle, with time-dependent area variations on a dual map, and Mexican cuisine cooking.Steam (Halberd Studios)
- Interface, audio and subtitles in English and Latin American Spanish; PC minimum is Windows 10, Core i3-9100F, 8 GB RAM and a GT 730.Steam (Halberd Studios)
Not confirmed
Console release dates
A single date is reported for all platforms, but the Steam page itself only lists the PC version.
Demo
No playable demo is mentioned on the Steam page.
Price
No price has been announced on the Steam page.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
Waiting for Mariachi Legends? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Blasphemous
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Guacamelee! 2
A Metroidvania with a Mexican setting and combat-driven exploration.
Hollow Knight
The genre benchmark for tight combat and interconnected exploration.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
A combat-focused Metroidvania built around parries and fast action.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Mariachi Legends released?
Mariachi Legends is planned for 27 April 2027, after a delay from 2026 announced on 25 August 2026.
Which platforms is Mariachi Legends coming to?
PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch are reported, and it is also listed for Game Pass.
What kind of game is Mariachi Legends?
A pixel-art Metroidvania with combat-focused gameplay, detective elements and a Mexican setting.
Is there a trailer or demo?
No trailer is embedded on this page, and no demo is mentioned on the Steam page. Check the Steam page for updates.