'Ao Oni' PlayStation®5 Version to Launch on July 3, 2026!

LiTMUS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Soichiro Kuwamura; hereinafter "LiTMUS") announces the release of 'Ao Oni' for PlayStation®5 on July 3, 2026 (Fri).

To commemorate the launch, a 50% off sale will be held. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase the game at a special price.

'Ao Oni' Trailer Video

'Ao Oni' Comes to PlayStation®5 at Last!

'Ao Oni,' which previously topped the Nintendo SwitchTM software download rankings, is finally coming to PlayStation®5. With this release, the game expands to a multi-platform presence, accelerating its global rollout.

The PlayStation®5 version introduces a new 'Trophy System.' By meeting specific in-game conditions, players can earn a total of 32 different trophies.

[Early Purchase Bonus] Limited-Time Launch Discount

To celebrate the release, a limited-time 50% off sale will be held.

Discount Period: July 3 (Fri), 2026 – July 19 (Sun), 2026

Sale Price (50% off): 495 JPY (tax included)

*The period is subject to change without prior notice.

Transfer of 'Ao Oni' Publishing Rights from Game Studio Co., Ltd. to LiTMUS

The Nintendo SwitchTM and Steam® versions of 'Ao Oni,' previously published by Game Studio Co., Ltd., will now transition their publishing accounts to LiTMUS. All future updates and support will be handled by LiTMUS.

About 'Ao Oni'

The protagonist, a boy named Hiroshi, curiously enters an abandoned mansion with his friends. Inside lurks a terrifying blue monster—the 'Ao Oni'—and as his friends are attacked one by one, Hiroshi must escape the relentless pursuit of the monster while exploring the mansion, solving puzzles, and uncovering its mysteries. Players control Hiroshi as he evades the Ao Oni and solves numerous puzzles in a desperate attempt to escape.

▼ Game Information

Title: Ao Oni

Genre: Puzzle Horror Action Game

Platforms: PlayStation®5, PC (Steam®), Nintendo SwitchTM

Players: 1

Release Date: July 26, 2024 (PlayStation®5 version launches July 3, 2026)

Price: 990 JPY (tax included)

*The PlayStation®5 version is available at the discounted price of 495 JPY (tax included) until July 19, 2026 (Sun).

Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish

Official X Account: https://x.com/aooni_official

Steam® Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2934190/Aooni/

My Nintendo Store: https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000084239.html

Company Information

LiTMUS Co., Ltd.

Address: 7F, Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Central Tower, 7-15-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: President and CEO Soichiro Kuwamura

Founded: December 2021

Business: LiTMUS Co., Ltd. plans, licenses, and publishes content including the 'Ao Oni' series and 'Datsugoku Gokko.'

Corporate Site: https://litmus-ent.jp/

Game Studio Co., Ltd.

Address: 7F, Sumitomo Fudosan Shiba-Koen First Building, 3-8-2 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: President and CEO Kazuhiro Fujishige

Founded: April 21, 2004

Business: Planning, development, and operation of games for console, smartphone, and arcade platforms

Corporate Site: https://www.gamestudio.co.jp/

Inquiries Regarding This Announcement

LiTMUS Co., Ltd.

Ao Oni Public Relations

Email: support@litmus-ent.jp