SHIKA-Q

Featured at an 【EVO Japan side event】!
"SHIKA-Q" — Strategy × Super Speed Showdown 🎮
Nintendo Switch keys available now | Launching April 9, 2026

A competitive puzzle game your viewers won't be able to look away from.
Connect Links on a 10×10 board while attacks, counters, and specials collide in real time — matches are intense, fast, and packed with moments worth clipping.

Why your audience will love watching this:

• ⚡ Ultra-fast gameplay with constant momentum shifts — hype moments happen every match
• 🧠 Mind games like a fighting game — your viewers will be calling out your reads
• 🎵 Vocal soundtrack that syncs with gameplay — sets the vibe for your stream
• 🏆 Online Ranked Matches — challenge your viewers live
• 👁️ Clear visual board state — anyone can follow the action, no explanation needed
• 🥊 Built for esports — EVO Japan 2026 Side Event on May 3 (Japan)!

What you get:

• Nintendo Switch key (pre-launch)
• 1–2 players | Online Ranked | 99-stage Solo Challenge Mode
• Full release: Nintendo Switch / PS4 / PS5 — April 9, 2026
  

  release timing may vary by region. Please check each store for details.
  On the PlayStation Store, the title is scheduled to be released sequentially from 00:00 on April 9, 2026, based on each region’s local time.

  The game will be available worldwide on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms.
  Please note that it will not be available for sale in China, Russia, or Saudi Arabia.

🎁 Pre-Order Bonus + 20% OFF (Nintendo Switch — available now until launch) Purchase during the pre-order period to save 20% and receive:

・Player Icons (x2): "Mark of the Pioneer [Blue]" & "Mark of the Pioneer [Red]"
・Battle BGM (x1): "Wind Racer"
・Achievement Badge (x1): "Founding Challenger"

🎁 Early Purchase Bonus (PS4 / PS5 — April 9～ until May 1, 00:00 local time) Same bonus content as above — available to all early buyers. PlayStation Plus members receive an exclusive discount during this period.

📌 Streaming: You can go live before launch.

📌 Articles/Reviews: You can go live before launch.

📌 Note: Online opponents may be NPCs prior to launch.

📌 Please include your regional Nintendo/PlayStation store URL in your content (from April 9 onward).

　   Prior to that, including only the Nintendo Store URL is perfectly fine.

        note that PlayStation Store will be available from April 9, 00:00 local time in each region.
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WHAT is SHIKA-Q?

SHIKA-Q is an ultrafast competitive puzzle game where victory is decided in an instant by connecting Links on a 10×10 board.

The battlefield evolves in real time as attacks, disruption, recovery, and special moves unfold simultaneously.
There’s no time to hesitate—every moment demands your next move, creating relentless tension and speed.

Unlike traditional falling-block puzzle games, blocks in SHIKA-Q do not drop from above.
The moment you place a block, the board comes alive. Because matches play out in real time, success isn’t just about forming Links—it’s about reading your opponent and choosing the right action at the right moment, creating a mind game closer to a fighting game than a classic puzzle.

Every decision directly affects the outcome. Players must rely on both strategic thinking and fast reflexes.
Momentum can shift in seconds, and the state of the match is instantly readable, making SHIKA-Q not only thrilling to play but also exciting to watch—highly compatible with esports-style competition.

Music That Fights With You

SHIKA-Q’s most distinctive feature is its Music, fully synchronized with the match itself.

This is more than background music.
Vocal tracks dynamically intertwine with gameplay, directly amplifying tension and excitement as the battle unfolds.
Gameplay, music, and emotion sync together to create an immersive experience unlike anything else.

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Game Features

■ Strategy × Super Speed × Showdown (1–2 Players)

Connect Links on a 10×10 board as offense and defense unfold in real time.
Built around an ultrafast competitive design, split-second decisions determine victory or defeat.

Custom settings allow you to fine-tune the balance between speed and strategy—from more deliberate, tactical matches to extreme high-speed battles—supporting a wide range of playstyles.

In addition to Offline Versus, SHIKA-Q is planned to support Online Matches and Ranked Play, where a single moment can decide the outcome against players from around the world.

■ Challenge Mode (Single Player)

A solo mode fully synchronized with music and global leaderboards.
As you progress, both the music and gameplay evolve, demanding careful health management and strategic offense and defense.

Clear all 99 stages and aim for the highest score.

Unlike Versus Mode, Challenge Mode offers a different experience focused on discovering optimal solutions, delivering a deeply satisfying puzzle challenge.

■ Characters, Worldbuilding, and Customization

A cast of unique characters brings their own themes and flair to every match.

Customize your experience with UI designs, music, emotes, loading screens, wallpapers, icons, and more—express yourself even during battle.

Each theme includes dedicated character songs, allowing you to explore each character’s personality and world through music.

Rebuild the atmosphere to match your playstyle and preferences, and enjoy battles in a space that feels uniquely yours.

■ DLC Battle Pass – A Continuously Expanding Online Experience

The DLC Battle Pass unlocks rewards progressively by completing missions.

Packed with premium content—UI designs, music, emotes, loading screens, wallpapers, icons, and more—it elevates the competitive experience to the next level.

The more you play, the more expressive and visually rich your experience becomes.
Your progress is visible, your effort rewarded, supporting a long-term online journey filled with growth and achievement.