[Based on a novel] New game featuring Moomin and Little My! 'Moomin: Midsummer Madness' announced at Wholesome Direct 2026!

■Information unveiled at Wholesome Direct!

Shochiku Co., Ltd. Game Business Office (hereafter Shochiku Games) announced 'Moomin: Midsummer Madness', developed by France-based game studio Crossbridge, at 'Wholesome Direct 2026'. This title is a collaboration with Shochiku Games as the global publisher. 'Moomin: Midsummer Madness' is a point-and-click adventure game featuring Moomin and Little My. Inspired by Tove Jansson's classic 'Moominsummer Madness', it offers a wide range of content from iconic scenes to original stories. The beautiful hand-drawn art faithfully recreates the world of Moomin Valley. The game is scheduled for release in 2026 on Nintendo Switch™/Nintendo Switch™2 / PC (Steam). Please look forward to it!

■Official website, Steam page, and trailer released today!

From today, the official website, Steam page, and latest trailer are available. The Japanese trailer narration features Akio Otsuka, who voiced Moominpapa in the anime 'Delightful Moomin Family'.

Trailer URL: https://youtu.be/ojkzw_fRQXU

Official site: https://game.shochiku.co.jp/lp/moomin-mm/

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4463520/_/

■Message from Moomin Characters Ltd. regarding the announcement

We received a message from Moomin Characters Ltd. (headquarters: Finland, CEO: Rolef Krakström), which owns and manages the copyrights and trademarks of the Moomins.

"This playful, warm, and family-friendly game is sure to delight Moomin fans of all ages. We are especially looking forward to seeing the charming reinterpretation of the Moomin world created by the development team. While faithful to the original story, it offers a creative and fresh appeal like never before."

——Rolef Krakström (CEO, Moomin Characters Ltd.)

■Synopsis of 'Moomin: Midsummer Madness'

One day, Moomin is waiting for Snufkin, who has not returned from his travels, when suddenly a great flood hits Moomin Valley. The Moomin family drifts on the water and arrives at a strange building. It is a mysterious 'theater' filled with costumes, scripts, and the 'magic' of the stage. In this game, players can experience faithfully recreated iconic scenes and original new adventures, all with deep love and respect for the source material.

■Four features of the game

1. Story faithful to the original and new episodes: Based on 'Moominsummer Madness', you can experience iconic scenes and playful narratives.

2. Beautiful hand-drawn artwork: Colorful graphics inspired by Tove Jansson's illustrations, depicting Moominhouse and the theater in detail.

3. Puzzles and exploration for everyone: Solve mysteries through conversation, exploration, and mini-games. Hints are provided, making it accessible for all ages.

4. Character switching: Utilize each character's unique traits to progress the story.

■Game overview

[Title] 'Moomin: Midsummer Madness'

[Release] 2026

[Platforms] Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 / PC (Steam)

[Price] TBD

[Players] 1

[Developer] Crossbridge Game Studios

[Publisher] Shochiku

Moomin: Midsummer Madness. Developed by Crossbridge Game Studios SASU. Published by Shochiku Co., Ltd. © Moomin Characters ™

■About Crossbridge Game Studios

Crossbridge Game Studios is an indie game studio passionate about bold storytelling and memorable gameplay. From precise RC simulators to chaotic underwater co-op and artistic adventure games, Crossbridge creates genre-defying works with no compromise. The team brings together artists, designers, and developers united by the goal of delivering experiences that resonate long after the controller is put down. For more information, visit the official website (crossbridge.games).

■Shochiku Games (Shochiku Co., Ltd. Game Business Office)

Launched in June 2024 as a dedicated game business office within Shochiku Co., Ltd. It publishes PC and console games globally, focusing on Japan and Asia. https://game.shochiku.co.jp