# Release of OBAKEIDORO 2 video game

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-obakeidoro-2-video-game
> Updated: 2026-08-11T02:55:02.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

FREE STYLE Inc. released OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek globally on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The sequel to the 2019 original features a “scary-cute” asymmetric multiplayer format where up to eight players participate in three-minute rounds. In this mode, monsters use special abilities and can pass through walls, while humans utilize teamwork, lanterns, and rescue mechanics to survive.

Reviews of the title highlight the game’s high-tension gameplay loop and tactical depth. The experience focuses on strategic movement and coordination, making it suitable for quick social gaming sessions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Obakeidoro 2 review: asymmetric hide-and-seek on Nintendo Switch

Obakeidoro 2 is an asymmetric hide-and-seek multiplayer game for Nintendo Switch featuring high-tension, three-minute matches between humans and a monster.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/obakeidoro-2-review-asymmetric-hide-and-seek-on-nintendo-switch

### 2026-08-06: FREE STYLE Inc. launches OBAKEIDORO 2 on Nintendo Switch worldwide

FREE STYLE Inc. released OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek globally on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, offering up to 8‑player asymmetric tag gameplay with monsters vs. humans and custom rules.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/free-style-inc-launches-obakeidoro-2-on-nintendo-switch-worldwide

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