TOKYO – Oct. 19, 2026 - Shochiku Co., Ltd. Game Business Office ("Shochiku Games") announces that Estella, a new rhythm game for PC (Steam) developed by Imanity, will take part in "Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Edition," starting October 19, 2026 (early hours of October 20, JST). The currently available demo is also receiving a major update.
This demo update greatly improves the visual design and adds new songs, including tracks first revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that drew wide attention. Along with this, a new promotional video that captures the story and gameplay of Estella is available starting today. Set to the theme song, revealed here for the first time, the video also debuts the character voice of protagonist Elina (voiced by Saima Nakano), giving players an early taste of the game's world.
Title Overview: About Estella
Your fingertips become a comet that travels the cosmos.
Estella is a new kind of 3D music rhythm game where you race across octagonal lanes with a mouse and keyboard. Each planet is told as 1 chapter, and a deep story unfolds that blends cinematic presentation with rhythm gameplay. In the Early Access version, coming this winter, players can enjoy "Chapter 1," which tells the story of Elina, a girl chosen by the golden comet, along with a diverse lineup of about 40 songs.
■ Latest Demo Available During Steam Next Fest!
To coincide with Estella's participation in Steam Next Fest, held from Monday, October 19 to Monday, October 26, a major update has been released for the currently available demo.
This update refines the main visual, game UI, and overall play experience, and adds 3 new songs, including popular tracks first revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that drew wide attention. Don't miss this chance to try the latest demo on Steam!
Planned Song List (Partial)
・Fantasia Sonata Estella / PYKAMIA
・lost night meteor / kanase.
・Reblossia / Dadadaizu
・Exit This Earth's Atomosphere / Camellia
・PUPA / Morimori Atsushi *Newly included following TGS 2026
・enchanted love / linear ring *Newly included following TGS 2026
・Festival Forever / TAKIO *Newly included
▼ Steam Store Page (download the demo and add to your wishlist here)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3380100/Estella/?l=japanese
New Promotional Video Revealed! Theme Song and Character Voice Debut in the Video!
The new promotional video released today debuts "Elina," the theme song for Chapter 1 of Story Mode (composed by Kyiku & rinri, vocals by Es). With an overwhelming sense of speed as real gameplay scenes sync with the music, the video features the character voice of protagonist Elina (voiced by Saima Nakano) and fragments of the story.
The video also gives a first look at new footage of "Multiplayer Mode," where up to 32 players compete for scores while synced in real time. See the expanding world of Estella in the video.
■ Estella Latest Promotional Video (YouTube)
https://youtu.be/46gywH7gNa0
■ Chapter 1 Synopsis
One day, a mysterious "purple flower" that numbs people's hearts covered the forest overnight. Elina was the only one who noticed something was wrong, but she was seen as a heretic and banished from her homeland.
2 years later. She wakes up alone and finds that, for some reason, her hands have become translucent. As everything is swallowed by the purple curse, a faint "golden light" appears before her. To win back her lost home and its warmth, the girl sets out on her own.
Estella Overview
■ Genre: Music Rhythm Action Game
■ Release: Planned for this winter
■ Platform: Steam®
■ Price: TBA
■ Number of Players: 1
■ Developer: Imanity Co., Ltd.
■ Publisher: Imanity Co., Ltd. Shochiku
■ Steam Store Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3380100/Estella/?l=japanese
■ Estella Official Website: https://estella.studio/
©Imanity Co., Ltd.
■ About the Developer: "Imanity"
Imanity is a studio born from rhythm games. Founded by
players who love rhythm games, the studio aims to create
rhythm games that people can keep enjoying for a lifetime.