Shadow Labyrinth: Latest Updates

Shadow Labyrinth reimagines the iconic Pac-Man series as a dark action-platformer! Stay updated with the latest news and development insights right here.

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Shadow Labyrinth News

2025

July 3

⚫︎ Bandai Namco revealed the pre-order trailer for Shadow Labyrinth at its 2025 Summer Showcase—a dark revival of the beloved IP. Launching in mid-July, the title first appeared during Amazon’s Secret Level series. The new trailer gives a closer look at what players can expect from this fresh take.

Read more: Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025 | Everything Announced (Game8)

May 22

⚫︎ Bandai Namco has shared a new trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, an upcoming 2D action platformer inspired by PAC-MAN. This video spotlights the "Mazes" stages, emphasizing how the game blends classic PAC-MAN mechanics with a darker, sci-fi style.

Read more: Shadow Labyrinth ‘Mazes’ trailer (Gematsu)

March 27

⚫︎ Shadow Labyrinth, a sinister twist on the classic Pac-Man gameplay, will launch on July 18, 2025, as announced during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct. Awaken with no memory in a mysterious maze, guided by a yellow orb called Puck. The game merges exploration, survival, and combat, letting players absorb foes to gather resources and enhance skills. Unravel the labyrinth’s mysteries—and Puck’s hidden motives—in this haunting homage to an arcade legend.

Read more: Nintendo Direct March 2025 Everything Announced (Game8)

⚫︎ Shadow Labyrinth arrives on July 18, 2025, with pre-orders now live. A fresh trailer introduces three unique gameplay styles, underlining themes of consumption, survival, and evolving into the ultimate predator.

Read more: Shadow Labyrinth Release Date and New Gameplay Revealed! (Game8)

2024

December 11

⚫︎ Bandai Namco announced Shadow Labyrinth, a dark maze-based adventure scheduled for 2025, which will also feature in Amazon's Secret Level anthology series.

Read more: Shadow Labyrinth was announced at TGA 2024. (Game8)