Yokohama, Japan – AGNI-FLARE CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa) today announced that its new online competitive puzzle game “SHIKA-Q” will be released worldwide (excluding certain regions) in Fall 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5.
SHIKA-Q is an online, real-time puzzle battle played on a 10×10 board where players link blocks to launch rapid-fire attacks and defenses. At the core of the gameplay is music—not merely background sound, but original vocal tracks created to symbolize the battle, delivering an unprecedented sense of immersion.
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Key Features
• Strategy x Super Speed x Showdown.
Real-time puzzle battles where instant decisions determine victory, akin to a fighting game.
• Music at the Heart of Gameplay.
Each battle is driven by original vocal tracks, a core element of the experience. Character songs heighten tension and excitement in every match.
• Diverse Music Lineup.
- Challenge Mode (Single-player): 20 songs that evolve as players level up.
- Battle Pass: 10 additional character-inspired songs across 5 seasonal themes (Standard & Premium).
• Characters & Worldbuilding.
A cast of unique characters awaits. Some will be revealed in the first announcement, with more details to follow.
• Online Play.
Includes Ranked Matches and a seasonal Battle Pass system, ensuring ongoing replayability.
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The SHIKA-Q Development Team commented,“Thanks to our small, agile team, we achieved visual and musical dynamism never seen before. With SHIKA-Q, we aim to deliver a fusion of strategy and immersion—through music and gameplay—to players worldwide.”
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Release Information
• Title: SHIKA-Q
• Genre: Competitive Puzzle Battle Game
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch / PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5
• Release Date: Fall 2025 (planned)
• Price: To be announced
• Battle Pass: Standard / Premium (price and details to be announced)
• Regions: Worldwide simultaneous release (excluding certain areas)
Please Note: The game will not release in China or Russia. In Taiwan, availability depends on the Nintendo eShop. Regional availability may also vary by platform status.
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• Format: Digital download only
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Contact
AGNI-FLARE PR
E-mail: info@shika-q.com
Official Website: https://shika-q.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SHIKA-QOFFICIAL-z4m
Discord: https://discord.gg/wnZAxBqd4W
X: https://x.com/SHIKAQ_OFFICIAL
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Company Profile
• AGNI-FLARE CO., LTD.
• CEO: Takeshi Inaba
• Head Office: Yokohama, Japan
• Business: Video game planning, development, and publishing
• Established: 2010
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