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A Japanese-style horror TPS game where you can fight back against the spirits,
“Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau” Release Confirmed for Nintendo Switch2!<\/h2>\n

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“Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau”” is a Japanese-style horror TPS game where you can fight back against the spirits.
Developed by indie game developer “”Noto Muteki,””the Steam version was released in October 2024.
In July 2025, AMATA Games brought the experience to PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S through its porting and publishing services.
To bring this unique experience to even more players, we are excited to announce that a Nintendo Switch 2 version is officially in development. The release is currently scheduled for 2026.<\/p>\n

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What is “Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau”?<\/span><\/strong>
This game is not a classic Japanese horror game where you can’t fight back against the spirits. In Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau, you’re just as much of a threat as the spirits themselves!<\/p>\n

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Gameplay mechanics\u200b<\/strong><\/span>
– The main gameplay consists of unarmed combat, gun shooting, and stealth action.
– There are a total of 10 stages to clear.
– The game includes plenty of story-driven cutscenes.
– Four difficulty settings are available, allowing players from beginners to advanced to enjoy the game repeatedly.
– The button configuration for game controllers can be freely changed, enabling personalized play.
– As a feature unique to the Nintendo Switch 2 version, the game now supports mouse-like pointer controls using the Joy-Con 2.<\/p>\n

Factsheet<\/strong><\/span>
Title: Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau (Japanese Title: \u8fd1\u757f\u970a\u52d9\u5c40)
Genre: A Japanese-style horror TPS game where you can fight back against the spirits
Supported Hardware:Nintendo Switch 2
Distributing Stores (Download only):Nintendo eShop
Number of Players: 1
Languages supported: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Price: TBD
Release Date: Scheduled for 2026
Rating: IARC\uff1a16+
Developer: Noto Muteki
Publisher: AMATA K.K.
Official website (AMATA Games): https:\/\/amata.games\/en\/game\/kinki-spiritual-affairs-bureau\/<\/a>
Copyright: \u00a9Noto Muteki Licensed to and published by AMATA Games<\/p>\n

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