Discover a world of secrets including a darkly inspired take on the iconic PAC-MAN and other legendary arcade IP in Shadow Labyrinth, the action-packed 2D platformer from Bandai Namco Entertainment. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, the game is an epic journey through a hostile planet that dangers both new and familiar challenge players, and where they must explore, hunt, and consume the dark creatures around them in their quest to become the planet’s apex predator. Shadow Labyrinth is slated for release on 17 July 2025 on consoles and the next day on Steam®. The game is available now for pre-orders on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® in Digital Standard, and Digital Deluxe Editions. The physical version of the game is also launching on the Nintendo Switch™, more details will be coming soon. 

Together with this announcement, a new release date trailer has also been unveiled, showcasing new gameplay that shares the first glimpse of a powerful mode that players will unlock as they progress through the game, taking on the form of a massive robotic mech called GAIA.  

Watch the trailer here:

GAIA inflicts devastating damage on enemies and levels the playing field for battles with some of the game’s most epically huge bosses. GAIA is the latest reveal of multiple modes of play along with the quick and agile Swordsman No.8 melee combat and Mini PUCK mode that lets players ride rails and explore small areas in classic PAC-MAN fashion. As a departure from any previous PAC-MAN game, Shadow Labyrinth puts players in the role of another character as the protagonist, a warrior known only as Swordsman No. 8, but with the mysterious yet familiar yellow companion PUCK at their side. PUCK’s role is that of guide and guardian, teaching players that their aim in this treacherous world is to escape it, and to achieve that they must consume everything that waits in the darkness to survive and grow more powerful.   

Along the way, they encounter increasingly challenging enemies and puzzles with gameplay that weaves fluid tried and true 2D action platformer mechanics with inspired modern game design. Shadow Labyrinth offers a vast maze-filled world to explore as players uncover secrets about the planet and meet its various inhabitants, some friendly and others dangerous. The game features an engaging narrative, where venturing deeper into this maze of a world begins to unravel the mystery of the planet and PUCK’s role in it. The rich story draws wider inspiration than just PAC-MAN, tapping into Bandai Namco’s broader library to delight fans with unexpected connections to Bandai Namco’s legacy of arcade and space-themed games.

Pre-order the game and receive the following: 

The Standard Edition (Physical) is available for Nintendo Switch™ only and comes with: 

Standard Edition (Digital) 

The Standard Edition (Digital) comes with: 

The Deluxe Edition (Digital) comes with: 

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