The Utawarerumono series has a new title titled Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Dōhyō (うたわれるもの 白への道標). The initial information of this RPG game was officially released by AQUAPLUS through a special live broadcast program on YouTube. The developer revealed the title, release platform, planned launch year, and the premiere of the opening animation that was previously only seen in limited events.
New Title Details and Release Plan
Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Dōhyō was introduced as the latest entry in the long-running Utawarerumono series. The title was confirmed as an RPG that carries the series' signature story approach, focusing on strong characters and worlds.
The game's release plan is targeted for 2026. An exact date has not yet been announced, so more information about the schedule and development progress will likely be released gradually through teaser sites and official developer accounts.
This initial information was first presented through a live broadcast program titled “『うたわれるもの 白への道標』公式生放送 最新情報公開SP”. In the program, the staff displayed the prologue, opening animation, as well as various new visuals related to this title.
Platform: Coming to New Generation Consoles and PC
One of the key points in this announcement is the wide selection of platforms. Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Dōhyō is confirmed to release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
The arrival of the Nintendo Switch2 is notable because it is the first time AQUAPLUS has released a title on the platform. The move paves the way for the Utawarerumono series to reach players on Nintendo's new hardware ecosystem early in the console's lifecycle.
On the other hand, the PlayStation 5 and Steam versions maintain continuity with the player base that is already accustomed to enjoying AQUAPLUS games on consoles and PC. The combination of the three platforms allows players to choose the most comfortable ecosystem, be it home console, handheld mode, or PC.
Visuals, Characters, and Opening Animation
In the live program, AQUAPLUS aired a number of visual contents that had not previously been published to the wider public. Some of the highlighted points include:
- New character illustrations for Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Dōhyō
- Package illustration for the custom-drawn regular edition
- Opening animation complete with story prologue
The opening animation was shown for a limited time at the “大アクアプラス祭 -30th Anniversary-” event in 2024. Its re-release on the official broadcast allows more players to see the story tone, animation quality, and world atmosphere of this latest title.
In addition, the package illustration revealed is artwork specific to the regular version. AQUAPLUS also mentioned that the limited edition will use a different illustration, although details about the contents and form of the limited edition package have not been officially disclosed.
Further Information and Official Channel
AQUAPLUS states that information regarding Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Dōhyō will continue to be updated regularly. To keep up with developments, players can monitor some of the following official channels:
- Official teaser site: https://aquaplus.jp/teaser/utashiro/
- AQUAPLUS official X (Twitter) account: https://x.com/AQUAPLUS_JP
- Archive of live broadcasts on YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/M6httGZ3aNA
For now, the available information still focuses on the title, platform, planned release year, as well as an early look at the characters and opening animation. More technical details regarding gameplay, battle system, story structure, and additional content will likely follow in the next announcement.
