#viractal

Dokapon series developer Sting has announced VIractal, a board game-style RPG coming to PC via Steam. It will launch first in Early Access, where it will remain for six months to a year. A release date has yet to be announced, but a demo is due out on May 12. It will support English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Deep in a throbbing headache, you awaken in a strange, unfamiliar room. A dim light flickers; a lone board game sits quietly at the center. Rain drums on windows that reveal nothing but swirling fog. Knowing nothing else, you hear a voice whisper from nowhere. Make ready. “Let’s all play this mysterious board game together!” An unshakable sense of dread fills your chest as you reach forward. Gently, reality begins to melt into fantasy. Everything fades, and the game begins.

Your Journey Begins With a Single Roll of the Dice

A board game-style RPG where heroes journey through the miniature world of “Viractalia.” Your movement depends on the roll of the dice—but the key to victory lies in your hand and how you build your deck! Embark on your own unique adventure in a world where strategy and luck are perfectly intertwined!

Key Features

Freely Explore a Procedurally Generated Miniature World – Each time you play, the whimsical yet intricate world transforms before your eyes! With limited time to explore, every step is full of excitement: What will happen next? What will I find?

A Fusion of Card Battles and Board Game Strategy – Use a wide variety of cards to defeat your enemies! Collect countless cards and build your own custom deck and powerful combos!

Dice-Based Movement With the DP System – “I rolled a big number… but I only want to move one space?” Don’t worry—no roll is ever wasted! Unused movement points are converted into DP, a special resource that can be spent to power up events or give you the edge in battle.

Dynamic Events and Meaningful Choices – On your journey, you’ll encounter unique and colorful events. Your decisions may grant you powerful abilities… or change the course of your adventure entirely!

Play Solo or With Friends – Whether you’re diving in solo or adventuring with others, you’re in for a good time! Online multiplayer is supported—and who knows? Something special might happen just for you when you’re playing online…

Where Strategy and Fate Collide – The fate you entrust to the dice, and the cards you choose with care—every move you make weaves your story. A fresh adventure awaits board game lovers, card game fans, and strategy enthusiasts alike.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

Sting will release Switch 2 and Switch versions of board game RPG Viractal on September 30 worldwide and October 1 in Japan, the developer announced.

Viractal first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on September 19, 2025, followed by a full release on January 26, 2026.

In Japan, the Switch 2 version of Viractal will be available both physically and digitally. Pricing is as follows:

-Physical Edition

Switch 2 (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, game card) – 4,950 yen

-Digital Edition

-Switch – 3,960 yen

-Switch 2 – 4,950 yen

-Switch 2 Upgrade Pack – 990 yen

Here is an overview of the game, via Sting:

■ About

Viractal is a board game-style RPG featuring procedurally generated maps that change with every playthrough, as well as randomized enemy and event placements that deliver a high level of replayability. Set in the mysterious world of “Viractalia,” players use card decks and dice to build strategies and forge their own path through adventure. A challenging adventure awaits, where success depends on strategic deck-building and making the right decisions in every situation. The game also supports online multiplayer. By planning strategies and working together with friends, players can enjoy a cooperative experience that offers a different kind of excitement and fun from solo play. Experience the endlessly replayable world of the board game RPG Viractal, where dice and cards shape every adventure, on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Since the release of the Steam version, Viractal has continued to receive regular updates, including the addition of new characters and stages, as well as feature improvements based on player feedback. The game currently holds a “Very Positive” rating on Steam user reviews and continues to be enjoyed by many players. Ongoing post-launch updates are also planned for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch versions.

■ Game Overview

The Beginning of This Game

As your hazy consciousness begins to clear, you awaken in a mysterious room. Illuminated by candles and dim lighting, a lone board game rests before you. As the boundary between reality and fantasy slowly begins to fade, the heroes’ adventure begins.

Freely Explore Procedurally Generated Sandbox Fields

Every adventure begins with a single roll of the dice. Featuring procedurally generated maps that change with every playthrough, along with randomized enemy and event placements, Viractal offers a high level of replayability. “What will happen next?” “What treasures will you discover?” Experience the excitement of never knowing what awaits around the corner.

A Unique Fusion of Card Battles and Board Game Gameplay

Use a wide variety of cards to defeat your enemies! Collect countless cards and create your own unique deck and combinations.

Powerful Bosses Await at the End of Every Stage

You can even engage the boss before it fully awakens. Strike first and claim a swift victory!

Online Multiplayer and Voice Chat Support

Team up with friends and tackle challenges together or pretend to cooperate while secretly looking out for yourself…The unique “Devil’s Whisper” deception system may end up destroying friendships before you even realize it!?

Advanced Audio Design Made Easy with 3D Spatial Audio & Communication Middleware

Cinematech's Trailer Park - VIractal (PC)