Release on Nintendo Switch This Fall
Nocturne for Cyl-Hestia has been officially announced for Nintendo Switch, with the release scheduled for September 24, 2026. The developers have already published a trailer showcasing the atmosphere of the upcoming adventure.
The story unfolds in the city-state of Cyl-Hestia, built around Cerulin—a mysterious blue flame possessing extraordinary properties. In a world where memories are gradually being erased, the truth must be pieced together literally bit by bit.
Plot and Main Character
The player controls Silas, a memorialist working for the independent newspaper "The Voice." His task is to collect memory fragments from the city's residents in order to reconstruct events concealed by the authorities and reignite the flame of truth.
While exploring the districts of Cyl-Hestia, the player will collect Memory Records—brief testimonies from residents. By combining them, players can reconstruct complete Memories and Mnemosyne Visions, which gradually reveal the scale of manipulation by the authorities. Each published newspaper article impacts the world: surveillance tightens, tension rises, and people begin to realize what is truly happening.
Game Features
- Narrative gameplay built on memory restoration
- An original interface combining memory and deduction
- Interaction with the world via a "sound hacking" system—players program punch cards to decode recordings and unlock hidden passages
- A rich dystopian world at the crossroads of retro-futuristic science fiction, noir atmosphere, and mysticism
- Soundtrack composed by Stéphane Damiano
Players are promised a journey through the districts of Cyl-Hestia—from forgotten slums to the sacred Spire tower, where they will have to infiltrate the corridors of power and meet unforgettable characters.
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