Nocturnal II
Hand-drawn Metroidvania in the city of Ytash, out 10 November
- PC
- Switch
The story so far
What we know about Nocturnal II
Nocturnal II is a side-scrolling Metroidvania from Sunnyside Games, which both develops and publishes it on Steam. It is the sequel to Nocturnal. Players explore the dark depths and towering heights of the city of Ytash, an interconnected map where new routes open up as abilities are found and old areas are revisited.
The presentation is hand-drawn and inspired by Persian architecture, with a fast, flexible character built around smooth movement and combat. Coverage of the Switch trailer describes fast aerial combat and juggling with a burn-out system, and a compact island adventure where players collect verses of a forgotten poem and carry flames to light mechanisms and torches. The Steam page also mentions secret endings.
The game launches on Steam for PC on 10 November 2026. A Nintendo Switch version has been shown with a later-in-2026 window. The Steam page lists 10 languages and modest PC requirements, with a Core i5-6600 or Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB of RAM and a GTX 1050 or RX 560X as the minimum.
What to expect from Nocturnal II
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
- 01
A connected city to unlock
The map is one interconnected city, and returning with new abilities opens routes that were closed before.
- 02
Hand-drawn Persian-inspired look
The Steam page promises an atmospheric hand-drawn style inspired by Persian architecture.
- 03
Aerial combat
Coverage of the trailer points to fast aerial combat and juggling, with a burn-out mechanic and flames that light mechanisms and torches.
- 04
Secret endings
Secret endings are listed as expanding the mysteries of the island.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release: 10 November 2026 on PC via Steam.Steam (Sunnyside Games)
- Developed and published by Sunnyside Games; tagged Action, Adventure and Indie.Steam (Sunnyside Games)
- An interconnected city with ability-gated routes, hand-drawn visuals inspired by Persian architecture, fast movement and combat, and secret endings.Steam (Sunnyside Games)
- Ten languages are supported, and the PC minimum is Windows 10, Core i5-6600 or Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1050 or RX 560X, 4 GB of storage (1080p at 60 fps target).Steam (Sunnyside Games)
- The PC release date and the existence of a release date trailer were reported at announcement.Gematsu
- A Nintendo Switch version is shown with a later-2026 window, featuring aerial combat with a burn-out system and collectible poem verses.GoNintendo
Not confirmed
Switch release date
Coverage only gives a later-2026 window for Nintendo Switch. No exact date was found on an official page.
Other consoles
Only PC and Nintendo Switch have been mentioned. No PlayStation or Xbox version has been announced.
Price
No price was visible on the Steam page when checked.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
September 2026
Sunnyside Games announces the 10 November PC release date with a trailer. Gematsu
10 November 2026
Planned release on PC via Steam. Steam (Sunnyside Games)
Waiting for Nocturnal II? Play these
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Hollow Knight
The reference point for atmospheric Metroidvania exploration with a hand-drawn world.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
A fluid, beautifully drawn platformer with fast movement and ability-gated exploration.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
A Persian-inspired Metroidvania with fast, acrobatic combat.
Dead Cells
Fast, responsive combat in a dark, atmospheric world.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Nocturnal II released?
Nocturnal II is scheduled for 10 November 2026 on PC via Steam, according to the Steam page.
Is Nocturnal II coming to Switch?
A Nintendo Switch version has been shown with a later-in-2026 window. No exact date has been found yet.
What kind of game is Nocturnal II?
It is a side-scrolling Metroidvania with a hand-drawn look, set in the city of Ytash, where new abilities unlock new routes.
What are the PC requirements?
The Steam minimum is Windows 10, a Core i5-6600 or Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB of RAM, a GTX 1050 or RX 560X and 4 GB of storage.
Which languages are supported?
Ten, including English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Italian, Korean and Japanese.