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BANDAI NAMCO’S DARK SCI-FI TAKE ON PAC-MAN IN SHADOW LABYRINTH IS COMING THIS JULY

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BANDAI NAMCO’S DARK SCI-FI TAKE ON PAC-MAN IN SHADOW LABYRINTH IS COMING THIS JULY

Consume, Hunt and Become the Apex Predator on a Hostile Alien Planet in an Action-Packed Reimagining of the Legendary Game Icon, with Preorders Available Now

Discover a world of secrets including a darkly inspired take on the iconic PAC-MAN and other legendary arcade IP in SHADOW LABYRINTH, the action-packed 2D platformer from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, the game is an epic journey through a hostile planet where dangers both new and familiar challenge players, and where they must explore, hunt, and consume the dark creatures around them in their quest to become the planet’s apex predator. SHADOW LABYRINTH is slated for release on 18thJuly 2025, and is available now for pre-orders on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in Digital Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions, pre-orders for Nintendo Switch with digital pre-orders opening soon. For more information, visit www.shadowlabyrinthgame.com.

Also revealed today, this new trailer spotlights never-before-seen gameplay including the first glimpse of a powerful mode players unlock as they progress through the game, where they take on the form of a massive robotic mech called GAIA. GAIA inflicts devastating damage to enemies and levels the playing field for battles with some of the game’s most epically huge bosses. GAIA is the latest reveal of multiple modes of play, along with the quick and agile Swordsman No.8 melee combat and Mini PUCK mode that lets players ride rails and explore small areas in classic PAC-MAN fashion.

As a departure from any previous PAC-MAN game, SHADOW LABYRINTH puts players in the role of another character as protagonist, a warrior named Swordsman No. 8, but with the mysterious yet familiar yellow companion PUCK at their side. PUCK’s role is that of guide and guardian, teaching players that their aim in this treacherous world is to escape it, and to achieve that they must consume everything that waits in the darkness to survive and grow more powerful.

Along the way, they 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 maze-filled world to explore as players uncover terrifying secrets about the planet and its inhabitants. The game features 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 it. The rich story draws wider inspiration than just PAC-MAN, tapping into Bandai Namco’s broader library of beloved classic games, and promising to delight fans with familiarity and nostalgia for classic arcade games.

Full details on all available digital pre-order versions for SHADOW LABYRINTH include:

  • Digital Standard Edition: Includes the Base Game and Original Arcade Sound FX Pre-order bonus
  • Digital Deluxe Edition: Includes the Base Game, Original Arcade Sound FX Pre-order bonus, and Digital Deluxe Content (Digital Artbook and Digital Soundtrack)

For more information on SHADOW LABYRINTH visit the official page. For other Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe products, visit our website, follow us on Facebook or X, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.

Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of two studios, Reflector Entertainment and Limbic Entertainment.

Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.

For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

Shadow Labyrinth™& ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Press Release ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe

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