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Indie developer Chibig Studio has finally revealed thatMika and the Witch’s Mountainwill be released on August 01, 2025.Kiki’s Delivery Servicemeets the charming aesthetics ofThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerinMika and the Witch’s Mountain, a cozy adventure coming to PC and Switch later this year.
Following the Nintendo Direct showcase on June 18,Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomquickly became this summer’s most wished-for game. However, an anticipated indie game drawing heavily from an earlierLegend of Zeldatitle was noticeably absent from the showcase. Artistically fusing the charming ambiance ofThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Wakerwith a narrative akin to Studio Ghibli’s classic animeKiki’s Delivery Service,Mika and the Witch’s Mountainhopes to be one of the most aesthetically and emotionally enchanting releases of the year.
Eager gamers don’t have long to wait, asMika and the Witch’s Mountainis officially coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on 04 August 2025. Developer Chibig Studio revealed the launch date on Twitter, while IGN shared the official release date trailer.Heavily inspired byKiki’s Delivery Service, this cozy game is aimed at children and adults alike. Developed by indie studios Nukefist and Chibig, the team behindDeiland Pocket PlanetandSummer in Mara,Mika and the Witch’s Mountainwill transport players to a gorgeous magical island on a coming-of-age journey of exploration and community. Cast down from the Stellar Lighthouse atop Mont Gaun by the Master Witch Olagari, young witch apprentice Mika must find a way to repair her broken broomstick to return to the mountain’s peak and complete her training.
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Following in Kiki’s footsteps, Mika joins a delivery company to earn the money needed to repair her flying broom. Players can upgrade Mika’s broom as they complete deliveries to a cast of quirky characters, unraveling the island’s mysteries along the way. Better broomsticks will allow for more controlled and sustained flights, allowing Mika to explore all the secrets of the island’s ancient ruins and journey into the heart of the mountain itself. Although Mika’s quest will take her into the depths of caves and dungeons, there is no combat in the game.Mika and the Witch’s Mountaininstead follows games such asA Short Hike, revolving around the expressive joys and freedoms of flight and friendship.
Many Studio Ghibli fans rejoiced when a game based on Hayao Miyazaki’s classic 1989 film was announced in 2022.Mika and the Witch’s Mountainproved so popular that backers smashed a 2023 Kickstarter’s$40,000 target in three days, and over 24,000 fans ultimately pledged a total of $1.3 million. With all stretch goals met, this support has allowed the developers to add tons of extra features into the game, such as new outfits, side quests, animal companions, and “three Zeldish dungeon levels.” The additional funding has also allowed for digital ports ofMika and the Witch’s Mountainfor Xbox and PlayStation, along with a physical edition of the game for Nintendo Switch. However, these versions have no official release date and will only enter production after the game’s digital release on Steam and Switch on August 21.
