Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita Trailer Released

KIWIWALKS has released a new trailer for action RPG Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita. The two-and-a-half-minute video gives a look at the game’s third-person action combat, including protagonist Piyorita’s abilities and some of its character upgrade options. The game is currently planned to be released on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in the second half of 2027.

Set within the world of the developer’s WitchSpring series, Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita follows Piyorita, a doll born without emotions or memories. After awakening, she follows the directions of a mysterious Voice, who requires her to absorb the life force of every other doll to become the true Masterpiece. The game sees players unlocking hidden rooms through a mirror, with the order rooms are unlocked changing the events witnessed and the way the story unfolds. It is said to feature fast-paced combat combining swordplay, other weapons, and magic, with players able to collect and upgrade boss doll as well as craft spells and weapons.