Pre-orders Begin for the Nintendo Switch Version( Japan/Asia/South Asia)

Agni Flare Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Yokohama, Kanagawa; CEO: Takeshi Inaba) is pleased to announce that Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch version of the ultra-fast competitive puzzle game SHIKA-Q, which the company develops and publishes, will begin on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Asia Region. Starting around the end of March, we plan to begin accepting Pre-orders in the U.S. and Europe.

The game is scheduled for a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch / PlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5 / Steam. The Nintendo Switch version will be available for purchase starting at 00:00 on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 versions are planned for release in April, while the Steam version is currently under development with the release date yet to be determined.

For the latest information, please visit the official website.

SHIKA-Q Latest Teaser Trailer:

■ Pre-order Information(Japan/Asia/Southeast Asia)

• Pre-order Period: March 19, 2026 (Thu) – April 8, 2026 (Wed) 23:59

• Release Date: April 9, 2026 (Thu) 00:00

• Pre-order Discount: 20% off the regular price during the pre-order period (tax included; see package list below)

• Platform: Nintendo Switch

  

■ Pre-order Packages (Nintendo Switch Version)

• SHIKA-Q (Base Game) Regular Price: ¥2,420 → Pre-order Price: ¥1,936 (20% off)

• SHIKA-Q Nexus Edition Base Game + Nexus Battle Pass Regular Price: ¥3,410 → Pre-order Price: ¥2,728 (20% off)

• SHIKA-Q Premium Edition Base Game + Premium Battle Pass Regular Price: ¥3,850 → Pre-order Price: ¥3,080 (20% off)

• SHIKA-Q Deluxe Edition Base Game + Battle Pass Set (Nexus + Premium) Regular Price: ¥4,840 → Pre-order Price: ¥3,872 (20% off)

After the pre-order period (from April 9 onward), the above packages and individual battle passes will also be available for purchase.

■ Pre-order Bonus

Customers who purchase SHIKA-Q during the pre-order period will receive four in-game customization items.

These items will be added to the in-game customization features and linked to the purchaser’s account. Note that these are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay performance or balance.

Bonus Items:

• Player Icons ×2 “Mark of the Pioneer [Blue]” / “Mark of the Pioneer [Red]”

• Battle BGM ×1 “Wind Racer”

• Achievement Badge ×1 “Genesis Challenger”

■ About the Battle Pass

The Battle Pass system offers new rewards each season. By playing and leveling up, players can unlock season-specific rewards.

• Nexus Battle Pass Includes themed content for 5 themes and 5 characters, each with emotes, battle UI, player icons, backgrounds, loading screens, and BGM.

• Premium Battle Pass Similar structure to Nexus but with different characters.

• Battle Pass Set (Nexus + Premium) A bundle including both passes, covering 5 themes and 10 characters.

The base game is required to play.

■ Product Information

• Title: SHIKA-Q

• Genre: Ultra-fast competitive puzzle game

• Players: 1–2 (online supported)

• Distribution: Digital download only

• CERO Rating: A

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch / PS4 / PS5 / Steam

• Switch Release: April 9, 2026

• PS4/PS5 Release: Planned for April 2026

• Steam Release: TBD

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