Ariana and the Elder Codex Demo Released

Idea Factory International has released a demo for side-scrolling action RPG Ariana and the Elder Codex. The demo is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. It gives players a quick introduction to Ariana’s quest before putting them into the Codex of Earth in one of the early parts of the game, where they use spells and abilities to take on enemies before encountering the Colossus of Catastrophe.

Developed by Compile Heart and HYDE, Ariana and the Elder Codex follows young librarian Ariana, who is tasked with repairing the Seven Hero Codices, which have been altered, causing magic to vanish from the world. Her powers allow her to enter the books themselves in order to mend them and restore their magic. In addition, she also seeks to solve the mysteries of the Library where they are kept, as well as her parents’ disappearance. The game is planned to launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on March 24, 2026, with a PC release following later in spring 2026.