Straight From Bandai Namco Studios’ GYAAR Indie Label - GooNECT√2 Is Back!

Tokyo Japan, May 14th 2026 - Phoenixx Inc. is proud to share that the beloved co-op action game Goonect, is back and bolder than ever with GooNECT√2!!
 

• Available on Nintendo Switch and Steam on Thursday, 00:00 JST May 21, 2026! 

• Pre-orders begin today on the Nintendo eShop*! 

  • Nintendo Japan

  • Nintendo Hong Kong

  • Nintendo Korea

• Launch sale offering 20% OFF until Sunday, May 31!

  • Nintendo Switch Sale Period: May 14th - May 31st 23:59 (Your local time)

  • Steam Sale Period: May 21st - May 31st 02:00 (JST)

• Press Kit

*Nintendo EU and NA Store links will be available at launch

About GooNECT√2
 

A casual 3D action game where two players connected online must hold hands to progress. Whether playing with a close friend or a stranger via random matching, players navigate adorable stages while the game measures their "friendship level". GooNECT√2 was developed through GYAAR Studio, a Bandai Namco Studio and published by Japanese indie game publisher, Phoenixx & AMBER GAMES.
 

What’s New in GooNECT√2?
 

• Infinite Stages: Stages are now randomly auto-generated across 8 difficulty levels for endless variety.

• Save & Share: Save your favorite stages and share the Stage ID with friends.

• Offline Mode: Play with a friend locally or challenge yourself by controlling both characters simultaneously in single-player mode.

• Customization: Choose from 9 character colors, pick your favorite BGM, and dress up using items found in stages.

Special Musical Collaborations
 

The game features original sound design by Okan P and a theme song featuring Okan P and Mumeixxx. The GooNECT√2 theme song will be available for download starting May 21st. Pre-orders are available on Spotify starting today, May 14th!
 

• Okan P (Harumi Fujita): A legendary composer known for her work at Capcom on titles like Mega Man 3. She currently shares her passion for game music through live improvisations on TikTok and YouTube.

• Mumeixxx (Mumei): A next-generation Japanese influencer with over 7 million social media followers

Game Information

Title: GooNECT√2

Developer: Phoenixx Inc. / AMBER GAMES

Genre: 3D Action, Co-op

Players: 1-2

Platforms: Nintendo Switch/Steam

Release Date: May 21st 2026

Price (Steam/Switch) - 1980 JPY | 19.99 USD | 16.99 EUR | 29.95 AUD

Languages: English, Japanese

Phoenixx Inc. Official Links:

• Website: https://phoenixx.ne.jp/

• X (Twitter): @Phoenixx_Inc

• YouTube: @PhoenixxGames