Hunt the Night Launches February 26 on Consoles, Physical Editions Revealed

Sharpen your blade, hunt the horrors, and defy annihilation. The dark fantasy action RPG claims new ground on Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

OSAKA - February 13, 2026 - Developer Moonlight Games and publisher DANGEN Entertainment have announced that Hunt the Night will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on February 26, 2026.

In addition to its digital release, physical editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 have been officially revealed by publisher Selecta Play. Pre-orders for physical versions are open now via Selecta Play, with the boxed editions scheduled to release in summer 2026.

Hunt the Night - Console Release Date Trailer

As the endless cycle of annihilation tightens its grip, players will step into the role of Vesper, a Stalker bound by fate and shadow, in a retro-style action-RPG that demands speed, precision, and nerve. Fast, skill-driven combat, merciless multi-phase bosses, and a dying world steeped in dark fantasy await those brave enough to face the Night.

Ahead of its console launch, Hunt the Night has received a significant quality-of-life update, introducing gameplay refinements and improvements that are now included across all versions, including the currently available PC edition.

About Hunt the Night
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation. Endure nightmarish overworlds, slash through horrific dungeons, face brutal bosses, and wield an arsenal of powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

In the 9th Age, humanity is trapped in a vicious cycle on the verge of extinction. The day is ruled by humans, while the Night brings annihilation by horrid creatures. A group of humans called ‘The Stalkers’ once wielded power to hold back the horrors, but their sacrifice only delayed the inevitable.

Now, as the Night starts devouring every single glint of light, Vesper, a Stalker by right and daughter of a traitor, will travel a dying land trying to save the last embers of humanity. She hunts in a race against destiny, as the shadows lengthen both in the world and in her mind.

ENGAGE IN FAST-PACED DYNAMIC COMBAT
Dash through enemies while you unleash your combos, use your weapons or destroy them with your dark powers. You can switch between melee and ranged attack in quick succession: slashing enemies with your sword and then dashing away to use your ranged weapons, avoiding enemy attacks.

FACE INTENSE CHALLENGING BOSSES
Endure the ultimate challenge as you fight the ancient horrors of the Night that have been annihilating humanity over and over in intense boss battles. Learn their weak points, attack patterns and survive through the different combat phases as the battle gets more challenging and extreme.

UPGRADE AND CUSTOMIZE VESPER'S BUILD
Create your own build that will adapt not only to your preferred gameplay but also to particular bosses. Customize the upgrades of your arsenal and use the equipment that best suits your gameplay: Critical Damage, Life Steal, Poison, Close Combat, Firepower and more. Collect Sanguine vials, Crow Feathers, Moonstones and Noctilium to increase your stats and get ready to face the Night
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DISCOVER THE DARK WORLD OF MEDHRAM
​Explore Medhram in a combination of action-adventure and dark fantasy lore. Survive huge dungeons full of traps, enemies, puzzles and challenges. Discover all kinds of locations, from ancient cathedrals and libraries of knowledge to lost kingdoms and devastated floating cities.
COMPLETE 'HUNTS' AS A MEMBER OF THE STALKERS
​Accept a hunt at ‘Crow's Nest’ and track down the dark beast, find where it hides and hunt the most powerful creatures of the Night. After every completed hunt you will get rewards that will increase your health and dark energy bar.

FIND SECONDARY CHARACTERS AND DISCOVER THEIR STORIES
​Meet new characters and discover their tragic past and stories in a world that is on the brink of the abyss.

PLAY TO ADAPTED AND IMMERSIVE MUSIC
​Immersive and adapted music to every moment, boss and location, with the collaboration of Hiroki Kikuta, Secret of Mana composer.

Title: Hunt the Night
Developer: Moonlight Games
Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment
Genre: Action RPG
Players: 1
Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XS (PC already available)
Price: $19.99 USD
Release Date: February 26, 2026
Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Polish, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
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