New Key Visual Revealed for "Hoggy Hoo" on Nintendo Switch, Releasing October 22!

Pixel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sendai, Representative Director: Eishu Sasaki) has released a new key visual for the shooting game "Hoggy Hoo," scheduled for release on October 22, 2026 (Thu).

Nintendo Switch "Hoggy Hoo" Key Visual

Stage 1 Boss "Portalas"

All the Stage Bosses Gather!

Behind the protagonist Hugh and Figaro, and the main characters Dr. Howard and Angela, the bosses from each stage are depicted with full impact.

You can enjoy their various expressions by comparing them with the in-game graphics. Please also pay attention to the characters who are being illustrated for the first time!

In this title, bosses that have appeared previously will also participate with new algorithms. Please check out the full scope of Hoggy Hoo's bosses, who are endearing yet somewhat formidable, in the game itself.

Stage 2 Boss "Flanery" Stage 6 Boss "Guardian"

New Screenshots Released

In addition to the completely revamped sound by Saki Hayashi and TECHNOuchi, the visual presentation has also been significantly powered up through the depiction of graphics for each stage, raster scrolling, and light source processing. With dot art as the main focus, it's a unique visual expression that has a retro game-like atmosphere but isn't quite a retro game.

Please enjoy the world of "Hoggy Hoo" with its enhanced sense of realism.

Look forward to the polished graphics in "Stage 2: Forest of the Giant Tree"!

What is Hoggy Hoo?

Hoggy refers to a mix of a Husky and a Corgi. The model for the protagonist Hugh is a real dog named Hyuga who lived in Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture, and was forced to evacuate due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Other characters are also modeled after real animals.

This game features a mode where you rebuild the town, and the town's name "Etarday" is an anagram of Iitate.

"Hoggy Hoo" was born from the connections and bonds fostered through the Great East Japan Earthquake, along with the thoughts and feelings of many people.

Nintendo Switch "Hoggy Hoo®" Teaser Trailer

Reservations are now being accepted at electronics retailers and game stores nationwide!

Reservations are open for both the standard and limited special editions leading up to the October 22 release. Please make your reservation at your nearest store.

Reservations are also being accepted at the Pixel Official WEB Shop. A changeable jacket is included as a limited bonus for the Pixel Official WEB Shop.

Reserve on AMAZON (Standard Edition)

Reserve on AMAZON (Limited Special Edition)

Pixel Official WEB Shop

Title: Hoggy Hoo

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Part Number: HAC-P-BV6FA(JPN)

JAN Code: Standard Edition 4595643169161 / Special Edition 4595643169154

Price: Standard Edition \3,850 (tax included) / Limited Special Edition \6,050 (tax included) / Download Version \2,200 (tax included)

Genre: Shooting Game

Number of Players: 1-2

Release Date: October 22, 2026

CERO Rating: Pending

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