From Press Release:
IRVINE, Calif. – July 18, 2025 – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced the launch of SHADOW LABYRINTH™, the darkly inspired sci-fi take on the iconic PAC-MAN™ franchise. The 2D action-exploration platformer drops players into a maze-filled world where they must fight, hunt, and consume to become the planet’s apex predator and discover the numerous mysteries that surround the planet. SHADOW LABYRINTH is available now for PlayStation ®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam®, Nintendo Switch™, and Nintendo Switch™ 2, with multiple digital editions for all platforms and physical editions, including an exclusive Collector’s Edition featuring collectible items, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Owners of the Nintendo Switch version can upgrade to Switch 2 for free. For more information on the title and available editions please visit www.shadowlabyrinthgame.com.
In SHADOW LABYRINTH, players assume the role of Swordsman No. 8, waking in a desolate world with a mysterious yet familiar companion known as PUCK to guide them. To survive, they’ll need to take down vicious creatures, consume their power, and evolve, unraveling the secrets of a planet designed to destroy them. The game blends classic 2D action-platforming with deep exploration and environmental puzzle-solving, inviting players to descend into a sprawling, maze-like world built for those who dare to devour it. Players will gain new abilities and weapons as they traverse the labyrinth, including the ability to transform into a powerful mech form called GAIA. SHADOW LABYRINTH weaves nostalgic elements of PAC-MAN into its DNA, from pursuit-style gameplay to dynamic combat and boss battles, including PAC-MAN’s nemeses the GHOSTS, reimagined as G-HOSTS. References to other beloved classic Bandai Namco franchises such as GALAGA, DIG DUG, BOSCONIAN, SPLATTERHOUSE and more enrich the world of SHADOW LABYRINTH and serve to raise the stakes for our heroes.
In the game, players encounter increasingly challenging enemies and puzzles with gameplay that weaves fluid tried-and-true 2D action platformer mechanics with inspired modern game design. SHADOW LABYRINTH offers a vast world to explore as players uncover terrifying secrets about the planet and its inhabitants, with an engaging narrative where venturing deeper into this maze of a world begins to unravel the mystery of the planet and PUCK’s role in its history.
Shadow Labyrinth is available now in both digital and physical formats in the following editions:
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Digital Standard Edition: Includes the full game in digital format; available for all platforms.
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Digital Deluxe Edition: Includes the full game, digital artbook, digital soundtrack, and additional bonus in-game items detailed below. Available only for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
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Physical Standard Edition: Includes the base game in a physical case. Available only for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
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Secret Edition: Physical edition that includes the base game along with the following exclusive collectibles: a custom enamel pin set, iridescent and glow-in-the-dark sticker sheets, a themed booklet case, and a double-sided poster featuring the SHADOW LABYRINTH key art and a hand-drawn world map. The map contains a UV-reactive print, with hidden secrets revealed by a UV-light keychain included in the set, allowing players to uncover hidden details through PUCK’s eye. Available only for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch
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Collector’s Edition: A physical collector’s edition exclusive to the Bandai Namco Entertainment America store and available only for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. The Collector’s Edition contains all contents from the Secret Edition, plus a premium art journal featuring concept art and blank graph paper for players to map their journey. This edition is packaged in a custom collector’s box and includes a layered shadow box featuring UV-reactive artwork. Available only for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC.
All editions include the PAC-MAN™ Arcade Sound FX Pack as a limited-time pre-order bonus, letting players experience in-game cues inspired by the original arcade classic.
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