Pixel art turn-based role-playing game Mythic Yi announced for Nintendo Switch and PC.

Chinese game developer Equalizer has just announced Mythic Yi, a turn-based RPG with pixel art graphics inspired by “HD-2D”, offering a “deep adaptation” of ancient Chinese mythology. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in 2026 with support for English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Here's an overview of the game, according to Equalizer:

Introduce

Mythic Yi is a classic pixel-style turn-based RPG set in a primordial era where ten suns scorch the earth and chaos reigns. You play as Yi, leading your companions and wielding the Heaven-Shaking Bow on a grand journey to defeat six ferocious beasts and save humanity.

This game is a profound adaptation of the famous Chinese mythology “Yi Shoots Down Nine Suns,” delivering a grand story that transcends traditional imagination. In a primordial era where ten suns scorch the sky and the world stands on the brink of collapse, you play as the divine archer Yi. Armed with the Heaven-Shaking Bow, you will fight to save all living beings. However, this journey is not simply about shooting down the suns – Chang'e's farewell, Jing Wei's haunting, the conspiracies of the gods… all intertwined with hidden schemes and profound emotions. In a world where pixel art intersects with ancient mythology, even more secrets await discovery.

Key Features

– The game utilizes a high-resolution HD-2D pixel art style reminiscent of Octopath Traveler, employing meticulous pixel art, lighting, shadows, and brushstrokes to recreate the grandeur and desolation of the prehistoric era. Each frame unfolds like an ancient scroll, immersing the player in an epic journey woven from vision and imagination.

– The turn-based combat system incorporates strategic mechanics such as the Five Elements cycle, dynamic celestial phenomena, and diverse combinations of archery skills. Your choices of weapon equipping, skill usage timing, and action order will directly impact the outcome of the battle. Each encounter is not only a test of strength but also a challenge to your judgment and tactical planning abilities.

– Based on a profound adaptation of ancient Chinese mythology, the game offers multi-branched storylines and fate-changing choices. As the god Yi, you will lead your human companions, wielding the Sky-Shaking Bow and the Cloud-Piercing Arrow, on a grand adventure to defeat six ferocious beasts and save the world. Gods like Fuxi, Nuwa, and Dijun are no longer just mythical symbols – they can become your allies or enemies. Every choice you make will change their fate and determine the course of the mythological story you write.

– Mythic Yi is a collaborative product of many developers who have been involved in the gaming industry since the 1990s. Witnessing the industry's evolution, they chose to reunite and return to classic gameplay and the spirit of the craftsman. By combining modern HD pixel aesthetics with the core of ancient mythology, they have created a heartfelt gift for all role-playing game lovers.

Trailer introduce Mythic Yi: