AGNI-FLARE Co., Ltd. Is pleased to announce that its ultra-fast competitive puzzle game SHIKA-Q is now available worldwide as a digital download title for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5 starting Today, April 9th 2026. The PC version coming to STEAM™ is currently in development, with the release date yet to be announced.
Game Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mYvzEn3FnE
SHIKA-Q is an ultra-fast competitive puzzle game played on a 10 × 10 grid, where players connect “Links” to outmaneuver opponents in real time. Combat elements such as attacks, interference, recovery, and special abilities occur simultaneously, creating a strategic experience comparable to fighting games. Its real-time board transformation system demands both rapid decision-making and sharp reflexes. The game features a Single-Player challenge mode, competitive multiplayer, online rankings, and a battle pass system, with ongoing plans for esports expansion.
SHIKA-Q will furthermore be featured at multiple major events, including a side event at EVO Japan 2026, participation in INDIE Live Expo 2026, and the launch of official esports initiatives such as the SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament and a public audition for official commentators.
INDIE Live Expo 2026
SHIKA-Q will be showcased at INDIE Live Expo 2026, an international indie game presentation event. The broadcast will take place on April 25th, 2026, and will be streamed simultaneously across platforms including YouTube, Twitch, NicoNico Live, bilibili, and STEAM™.
Official Website: https://indie.live-expo.games/
EVO Japan 2026 Side Event
SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament
An official offline tournament, SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament, will be held as a side event at EVO Japan 2026.
- Format: Single Elimination
- Entry: First-come, first-served
Registration Opens: April 9, 2026
Entry Deadline: May 2, 2026, 20:00 JST
Check-in Starts: May 3, 2026, 11:00 JST
Event Date: May 3, 2026, 10:00–17:00 JST
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Halls 1–3, Tokyo, Japan
Details & Registration:
https://tonamel.com/competition/QtspD
This event will be held in Japan. While participants from overseas are welcome, please note that this is an offline tournament and attendance in person on the day of the event is required.
SHIKA-Q Official Commentator Audition & Exhibition Match
AGNI-FLARE will host a public audition to select an official commentator for SHIKA-Q tournaments.
Up to four candidates will be shortlisted and invited to participate in a live-streamed web interview. The selected finalist will serve as an official commentator for one year. An exhibition match will also be held during the broadcast.
Registration Opens: April 9, 2026
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026, 20:00 JST
Broadcast Date: April 29, 2026
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@SHIKA-QOFFICIAL-z4m
Application Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW_TDtuqrC3WiQWvPE5MMmH9Yu_VZZalgUok3aTi9EcSVwNQ/viewform
Please note that this audition is currently open to Japanese-speaking participants. We are considering opportunities for other language groups in the future, but for this round, Japanese proficiency is required.
SHIKA-Q is available for download from here:
PlayStation https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/JP5593-CUSA57057_00-0802570274623341
https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/JP5593-PPSA31366_00-0109554914688688
Switch https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/shika-q-switch/
https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/SHIKA-Q-3060714.html
Journalists interested in further information, additional assets or a redeemable key for playtesting and review may contact Indie Games Marketer Hans Olsen by emailing hans@hansfrederikolsen.dk along with their credentials and channel links for verification. Members of the press are encouraged to check out the following Hotlinks for recent news and updates.
Developer Website https://shika-q.com/
Twitter https://x.com/sikaq_info
Discord https://discord.gg/wnZAxBqd4W
YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@SHIKA-QOFFICIAL-z4m