# Duskfade video game release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/duskfade-video-game-release
> Updated: 2026-08-16T09:02:18.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

The 3D action-adventure platformer Duskfade, developed by Weird Beluga Studio and published by Fireshine Games, was released on August 13, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Set in a clockpunk world plunged into eternal night, the game follows an apprentice named Zirian and his mechanical bird companion, Cuckoo, as they attempt to rescue Zirian’s sister, Allira, from a mysterious Clock Tower. Gameplay involves exploring diverse environments, such as ethereal forests and sunken realms, using movement mechanics like double-jumping, air-dashing, and grappling, alongside combat with a transformable mechanical sword.

Designed as a nostalgic homage to the PS2-era 3D platforming genre, the title has drawn comparisons to Jak and Daxter, Kingdom Hearts, and Sly Cooper. Critical reception has been generally positive. While Metacritic scores for various platforms have been reported between 76 and 79, the game holds an 81 percent rating on OpenCritic based on 40 reviews. Reviewers have specifically praised the art direction, movement systems, and heartfelt narrative, though some noted criticisms regarding combat depth and level design. The title has also received favorable feedback from users on Steam.

## Claims

- Weird Beluga is the developer of Duskfade. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Fireshine Games is the publisher of Duskfade. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The protagonist, Zirian, seeks to rescue his sister, Allira, from a mysterious Clock Tower. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Zirian is accompanied by a mechanical bird named Cuckoo. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The gameplay features a transformable mechanical sword called the Minuteira. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Duskfade is available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Duskfade launches on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch 2

Duskfade, a new clockpunk action-platformer by Weird Beluga and Fireshine Games, has launched on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2, drawing comparisons to classic PlayStation 2 titles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/duskfade-launches-on-multiple-platforms-including-nintendo-switch-2

### 2026-08-13: Duskfade launches on multiple platforms as a nostalgic 3D platformer

Duskfade, a 3D platformer by Weird Beluga, has launched on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, offering a nostalgic experience inspired by PS2-era classics.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/duskfade-launches-on-pc-and-consoles

### 2026-07-31: Duskfade 3D Platformer Launches August 13, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2

Weird Beluga Studio and Fireshine Games' 3D platformer Duskfade releases August 13, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2, featuring hero Zirian in a Clockpunk adventure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/duskfade-3d-platformer-launches-august-13-2026-on-pc-ps5-xbox-series-xs-and-switch-2

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