Bandai Namco Entertainment has shared a new trailer for Towa and The Guardians of The Sacred Tree, which is coming to Nintendo Switch.
This has introduced Nishiki and Rekka, two Guardians in the game who will help you protect the village:
- Rekka is the founding master of the Eternal Flame Dojo, she’s pledged to be Towa’s personal guard. But despite her mastery of swords, she can be a total klutz. In everyday situations. Her fiery skill with swords makes her well-balanced with strong combos and AOE attacks.
- Nishiki, despite his muscular stature and also the fact that he’s a humanoid koi fish (who, ironically, can’t swim), is a highly pious wanderer. Traveling from place to place, his outlook is that defeating Magatsu is a form of philanthropyand is eager to join the fight with a highly mobile and combo-heavy style.
From developer Brownies, this 2D isometric roguelite is set in distant lands where the tranquil Shinju village becomes threatened by the evil Magatsu’s quest for domination. Priestess Towa stands united with her eight trustworthy companions to defeat Magatsu and his evil minions.
Promising “engaging gameplay with fast-paced action, gorgeous hand-drawn style characters, stunning painterly scenery, and a unique soundtrack by legendary composer Hitoshi Sakimoto,” these come together to create a colourful world where “visually peaceful splendour belies a lurking threat” and courage is the only way forward.
You will choose two Guardians for each quest – one Guardian will wield the power of a sacred sword called Tsurugi, and the other will bear the magical staff Kagura. Each Guardian has unique skillsets that can be unlocked and upgraded both inside dungeons and through a meta-progression in Shinju Village’s hub world.
Crafting materials can be used to forge and upgrade your Guardian’s swords, and, as they pursue their quests across different timelines, Shinju Village will evolve over the years. You can develop unique bonds with residents and learn more about their customs and stories.
Towa and The Guardians of The Sacred Tree will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 19 September 2025.
