Beep Japan Inc. is excited to announce that The Beauty Cult’s Nectarmancer will be showcased at The MIX Fall Showcase 2026, inviting players, creators, media, and industry professionals to discover a fast-paced action-platformer where living plants become weapons, tools, and companions.
Seattle, Washington, September 4, 2026 - Beep Japan Inc., in partnership with independent developer The Beauty Cult, is excited to bring Nectarmancer to The MIX Fall Showcase 2026, joining a curated lineup of independent games during the showcase in Seattle.
Combining fast-paced acrobatic combat, plant cultivation, genetic engineering, and interconnected world exploration, Nectarmancer introduces a new take on the Metroidvania genre: Gardenvania.
Players take on the role of Aisa, a prisoner forced into the Collection Corps and sent beyond the walls of THE THRONE’s domain to collect Nectar, the mysterious substance that powers the realm. But beyond its walls, spirits rage, ecosystems collapse, and forbidden experiments twist nature into weapons. As Aisa ventures deeper into the Wilds, she begins to uncover a disturbing truth: the world is not dying by accident.
Welcome to GardenvaniaNectarmancer puts a unique spin on the Metroidvania formula by making plants central to exploration, combat, and progression. Players can discover rare species, preserve genetic traits, and breed powerful hybrids to create their own arsenal of living weapons and tools.
Combined with fast-paced acrobatic combat, these plant abilities give players new ways to approach enemies, overcome challenging bosses, unlock hidden paths, and navigate the Wilds.
Key Features
A New Kind of Metroidvania: Gardenvania
Grow living weapons and engineer powerful plant hybrids. Discover rare species, preserve genetic traits, and create new combinations to expand your arsenal.
Fast-Paced Acrobatic Combat
Dash, vault, strike, and chain abilities together in fluid combat. Master movement, timing, and plant synergy to overcome aggressive enemies and challenging bosses.
High-Risk Expeditions
Explore a vast interconnected world where every journey carries consequences. Death can mean losing the seeds, fruits, and plants collected during an expedition.
Engineer the Substrate
Use a living biological computer to unlock Nectar abilities, socketable upgrades, and skill-tree enhancements that let you customize your playstyle.
Thousands of Genetic Combinations
Experiment with genetic traits to create powerful plant hybrids. Every trait can offer an advantage while introducing new risks and possibilities.
Distinctive 2.5D Pixel Art
Explore a vibrant fantasy world brought to life through Ultrabit 2.5D pixel art.
Original Fantasy Soundtrack
Experience an atmospheric soundtrack featuring boutique analog synthesizers, real instruments, drums, and choirs.
Nectarmancer will be showcased at The MIX Fall Showcase 2026 on September 4, 2026, giving players, media, creators, and industry professionals an opportunity to discover the game and experience its unique blend of plant cultivation, genetic experimentation, exploration, and fast-paced acrobatic combat.
Held in Seattle, The MIX Fall Showcase brings together independent developers and games for an audience of players, press, content creators, publishers, and industry professionals.
Media and creators interested in covering Nectarmancer are invited to reach out to the Beep Japan team for additional information, preview opportunities, interview requests, or other press inquiries surrounding the showcase.
Join the Expedition
Prepare to venture beyond THE THRONE’s walls and discover the world of Gardenvania. Add Nectarmancer to your Steam wishlist to follow the game's development and receive future updates and announcements.
Wishlist Nectarmancer on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/739790/The_Beauty_Cults_NECTARMANCER/
Follow Nectarmancer for the latest news and updates:
X: https://x.com/NectarmancerBC
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nectarmancer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591428316450
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/nectarmancer.bsky.social
Formerly known as SuperScarySnakes and by their previous release, Black Future ‘88, The Beauty Cult aims to create high-action games with wildly distinct gameplay and worlds built from a small team’s human hands. The Beauty Cult offers co-development services, and has worked with Ludeon, Acureus, Osmo and Imposter Games. The Beauty Cult hails from the USA, with their two members located on opposite coasts. The Beauty Cult prides itself on its wild creativity and exacting execution in the games medium.
About BeepBeep is a dedicated game publisher expanding from its roots in Japan to bring exceptional PC and console gaming experiences to players worldwide. With a team of experienced industry professionals, Beep has built a strong reputation for publishing notable titles in Japan, spanning both major hits and creative indie games. Committed to supporting developers in bringing their visionary games to life, Beep also ensures gamers enjoy immersive and memorable experiences, fostering a vibrant global gaming community.