Shochiku Games announced that it will release the official Version 1.0 of the crafting adventure game *REKA*, developed by Emberstorm Entertainment, on October 26.
Overcoming delays, the official Version 1.0 will be released on October 26
In this witch-themed crafting adventure, players take on the role of Reka, a disciple of the legendary witch “Baba Yaga,” and journey through an autumn forest alongside a “walking magical house” reminiscent of “Howl’s Moving Castle.”
Players will harness the power of nature and earth spirits, learning magic as they explore a procedurally generated world.Along the way, you can enjoy a life befitting a witch by gathering materials and interacting with wildlife, and the game also features crafting elements that let you build and decorate your own hideaway using the items you collect. The choices you make—whether to “help or ignore” the villagers’ quests—will shape your path as a witch.
The game launched in Early Access for PC (Steam) on September 12, 2024. While the official release was originally scheduled for August 18, 2026, a delay was announced to address bugs and performance issues and to further polish the game.The release date for the official Version 1.0 has now been finalized as October 26.
In addition, a free demo will be available on Steam starting September 29, ahead of the full release.Furthermore, ahead of the demo’s release, a playable demo of the game will be available at the Shochiku booth during the Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. Attendees will be able to get an early hands-on experience with the game’s house-building crafting elements and forest exploration.
Key Features
Build and decorate your very own “walking magical house” however you like. Summon a legendary walking magical house with
giant bird legs and journey alongside it. The freedom of the housing features—from furniture placement to interior decoration—is limitless.It serves as a safe haven in an unpredictable world, where you can build your very own peaceful hideaway from scratch to hone your magic.A Beautiful, Procedurally Generated Autumn World and a Slow-Paced Life in Harmony with Nature The vast, deep landscape—spanning
forests, swamps, and villages—is procedurally generated, and breathtakingly beautiful autumn scenery awaits players.You can fully enjoy a slow-paced life in harmony with nature—whether gathering resources to hone your magical skills, taming wild animals to make them your adventure companions, or bringing them home with you.A story as a “witch” woven by the player’s choices With
robust character creation tools, you can customize your protagonist to your liking. In quests from villagers, the choice of “to help or to look the other way” is left to the player, weaving a unique story.
“REKA” is currently available in Early Access for PC (Steam). The official Version 1.0 is scheduled for release on October 26.
