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Ariana and the Elder Codex is a side-scrolling action RPG developed by Hyde and published by Idea Factory International. Players follow Ariana, a young heroine who wields ancient codex magic to battle enemies across a richly detailed fantasy world. Released in Japan in August 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, with international and PC releases in early 2026.
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Key Themes
Librarian magic and book restoration
Repairing the Seven Hero Codices
Metroidvania-lite side-scrolling action
Hyde's emergence as a lead developer
Cozy and aesthetic world-building