"Awaking Beauty" Selected for BitSummit PUNCH 2026!
YOHCAN Studio announced today that its upcoming title, Awaking Beauty, has been officially selected as an official exhibition title for BitSummit PUNCH 2026, Japan's largest indie game festival.
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addedTo celebrate this annual indie game milestone, the team has released a brand-new game trailer today. Furthermore, a major update for the online Steam Demo is scheduled to launch on May 21, allowing players worldwide who cannot attend the event in person to experience the game's unique charm firsthand.
addedA Harmonious Blend of Cartoon Dynamics and Fluid Combat! New Trailer Unveiled!Awaking Beauty is an action game featuring high-contrast visual aesthetics and smooth, satisfying combat. The newly revealed trailer showcases the team's signature art style—blending high-energy American cartoon animation with a Japanese anime aesthetic. It also offers a first look at brand-new narrative stages and high-stakes, intense Boss battles.
addedBrand-New Free Demo Update ImminentTo share the excitement with global players, the team will push a massive update to the Steam Demo on May 21, one day prior to the event's opening. This update significantly optimizes hit feedback and operational responsiveness while introducing new combat mechanics. It aims to deliver a deeper, more replayable experience tailored for Roguelite action enthusiasts. Additionally, this version features a fresh soundtrack crafted by TPOP Studio.
addedKyoto Booth Exclusive: Play the Demo or Add to Wishlist for a Chance to Win "Awaking Charms" and Taiwanese Snacks!During the exhibition (May 22–24), YOHCAN Studio welcomes all challengers at Booth 3F-D40 on the 3rd floor. Visitors who either play the on-site demo or add Awaking Beauty to their Steam Wishlist can join a lucky draw with a 100% win rate!
changedKyoto Booth Exclusive: Play the Demo or Add to Wishlist for a Chance to Win "Awaking Charms" and Taiwanese Snacks!The team has prepared daily limited-edition "Awaking Charms" exclusively for the Kyoto showcase, aiming to personally deliver the game's blessings to players. Authentic local snacks packed with Taiwanese warmth have also traveled across the ocean, and the team looks forward to engaging in deep conversations with players from Japan and the rest of the world.
addedKyoto Booth Exclusive: Play the Demo or Add to Wishlist for a Chance to Win "Awaking Charms" and Taiwanese Snacks!For more development updates and live highlights from BitSummit, please follow our official community channels or add the game to your Steam Wishlist.
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addedTo celebrate this annual indie game milestone, the team has released a brand-new game trailer today. Furthermore, a major update for the online Steam Demo is scheduled to launch on May 21, allowing players worldwide who cannot attend the event in person to experience the game's unique charm firsthand.
addedAwaking Beauty is an action game featuring high-contrast visual aesthetics and smooth, satisfying combat. The newly revealed trailer showcases the team's signature art style—blending high-energy American cartoon animation with a Japanese anime aesthetic. It also offers a first look at brand-new narrative stages and high-stakes, intense Boss battles.
addedTo share the excitement with global players, the team will push a massive update to the Steam Demo on May 21, one day prior to the event's opening. This update significantly optimizes hit feedback and operational responsiveness while introducing new combat mechanics. It aims to deliver a deeper, more replayable experience tailored for Roguelite action enthusiasts. Additionally, this version features a fresh soundtrack crafted by TPOP Studio.
addedDuring the exhibition (May 22–24), YOHCAN Studio welcomes all challengers at Booth 3F-D40 on the 3rd floor. Visitors who either play the on-site demo or add Awaking Beauty to their Steam Wishlist can join a lucky draw with a 100% win rate!
changedThe team has prepared daily limited-edition "Awaking Charms" exclusively for the Kyoto showcase, aiming to personally deliver the game's blessings to players. Authentic local snacks packed with Taiwanese warmth have also traveled across the ocean, and the team looks forward to engaging in deep conversations with players from Japan and the rest of the world.
YOHCAN Studio announced today that its upcoming title, Awaking Beauty, has been officially selected as an official exhibition title for BitSummit PUNCH 2026, Japan's largest indie game festival. The development team will head to Miyako Messe in Kyoto from May 22 to 24 for an on-site showcase, greeting players and media from around the globe.
To celebrate this annual indie game milestone, the team has released a brand-new game trailer today. Furthermore, a major update for the online Steam Demo is scheduled to launch on May 21, allowing players worldwide who cannot attend the event in person to experience the game's unique charm firsthand.
A Harmonious Blend of Cartoon Dynamics and Fluid Combat! New Trailer Unveiled!
Awaking Beauty is an action game featuring high-contrast visual aesthetics and smooth, satisfying combat. The newly revealed trailer showcases the team's signature art style—blending high-energy American cartoon animation with a Japanese anime aesthetic. It also offers a first look at brand-new narrative stages and high-stakes, intense Boss battles.
Brand-New Free Demo Update Imminent
To share the excitement with global players, the team will push a massive update to the Steam Demo on May 21, one day prior to the event's opening. This update significantly optimizes hit feedback and operational responsiveness while introducing new combat mechanics. It aims to deliver a deeper, more replayable experience tailored for Roguelite action enthusiasts. Additionally, this version features a fresh soundtrack crafted by TPOP Studio.
Kyoto Booth Exclusive: Play the Demo or Add to Wishlist for a Chance to Win "Awaking Charms" and Taiwanese Snacks!
During the exhibition (May 22–24), YOHCAN Studio welcomes all challengers at Booth 3F-D40 on the 3rd floor. Visitors who either play the on-site demo or add Awaking Beauty to their Steam Wishlist can join a lucky draw with a 100% win rate!
The team has prepared daily limited-edition "Awaking Charms" exclusively for the Kyoto showcase, aiming to personally deliver the game's blessings to players. Authentic local snacks packed with Taiwanese warmth have also traveled across the ocean, and the team looks forward to engaging in deep conversations with players from Japan and the rest of the world.
For more development updates and live highlights from BitSummit, please follow our official community channels or add the game to your Steam Wishlist.
