Tails of Fate Adds New Entry to Metroidvania Genre Later This Year

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 12, 2025

News: For those who want an early look at the game and who want to support the development team, a Kickstarter is also available.

Independent game developer Chase the Bunny has revealed that their game Tails of Fate, a beautiful hand-drawn 2D action-adventure Metroidvania, is coming later this year. Tails of Fate combines old-school RPG charm with modern, dynamic combat. Players will engage with a cast of memorable characters as they embark on a captivating journey, collect hidden treasures, customize their equipment, and challenge unforgettable bosses. With gameplay mechanics that are unique to each of the game's three playable characters, fans will enjoy a new level of variety and replayability in the Metroidvania genre. Additionally, composer Yuko Komiyama--known best for her work on the Monster Hunter, Mega Man X, and Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series--provides the game's main theme and score for their debut trailer on their already-successful crowdfunding campaign. Tails of Fate will release on PC and Nintendo Switch 2 in December 2026. For those interested in the Kickstarter, click here.

The Tails of Fate crowdfunding campaign reached its goal within hours of launching and will run through Friday, March 7, 2025. Stretch goals include additional DLC, additional console ports, and more. Backers can get a copy of the game for £19 (about $24 USD), with digital and physical art books and soundtracks, exclusive demo builds and skins, mega cute plushies, and even the ability to contribute to the design of the game's items, NPCs, and quests at higher backing levels.

"With Tails of Fate, we set out to create a Metroidvania where player choice shapes not just combat but the entire journey," comments the Chase the Bunny team. "Drawing inspiration from the intricate enemy room layouts and RPG elements of Castlevania, as well as the fluid exploration and precise combat of Hollow Knight, the game allows players to seamlessly switch between three distinct characters, each with unique abilities that unlock new paths and transform how you explore the world. Combined with a rich array of items that reshape combat and playstyle, every challenge can be tackled in multiple ways. Your choices don’t just impact how you fight—they influence how you navigate the environment, uncover secrets, and experience the story, making every playthrough a one-of-a-kind adventure.”

Key Features:

Play as three different characters and seamlessly switch between different play styles and movesets. Charge into combat and swing your powerful sword, or lurk in the shadows and headhunt your victims with a crossbow.

Discover hidden areas and secrets as you explore a stunning, interconnected, beautifully hand-drawn pixel art world with over ten different biomes and zero load times.

Master tight 2D controls: jump, roll, dash, and attack through a fun, fast-paced combat system utilizing an array of weapons and spells that can be customized to your preference.

Collect and Customize with over a hundred distinct items to completely change your playstyle to your exact liking.

Challenge a plethora of unique enemies and epic Souls-like bosses with their own dynamic abilities and skills, and log them in your compendium in your quest to encounter them all.

Craft new potions and equipment with the help of the alchemist and forge to aid you in your adventures.

Listen to harmonic music and immerse yourself in a lush soundtrack composed by our talented team with a main theme by Monster Hunter composer Yuko Komiyama.

Check out the trailer below and then tell us what you think. Are you interested in Tails of Fate?