Realm of Ink Confirms Multiplatform Launch! Coming to PC & Consoles on May 26, 2026
- GCL Asia
- Feb 27
- 6 min read
The acclaimed ink-style action roguelite arrives on PC, PS5, Xbox Series & Nintendo Switch, featuring new content and a special character crossover revealed.
February 26, 2026. Publisher 4Divinity, a publishing label of GCL Global Holdings [NASDAQ: GCL], and developer Leap Studio today announced that the highly anticipated fast-paced action roguelite Realm of Ink will officially launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch on May 26 2026, releasing simultaneously with the game’s V1.0 PC launch.
Blending exquisite Chinese-inspired ink-style art, modern 2.5D presentation, and razor-sharp combat, Realm of Ink follows Red, a fierce swordswoman trapped inside a world painted in ink. As she hunts the elusive Fox Demon, Red discovers a devastating truth: her life is nothing more than a scripted tale. To escape, she must carve through illusion, defy destiny, and rewrite her story page by page.
Currently in Steam Early Access with Very Positive player reviews, Realm of Ink has grown through continuous updates, balance passes, seasonal events, and player-driven improvements. Leap Studio has been deeply engaged with the community, using their insights to refine every system, from combat flow to progression depth, and all of these enhancements will carry forward into the console versions and the upcoming PC 1.0 launch.
Players can wishlist Realm of Ink today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch,and PC via Steam. PC and Xbox fans can already experience the Ink Realm firsthand through the free demo available now on Steam and the Xbox Store, showcasing the game’s striking visual style and evolving roguelite depth.
To celebrate the release date announcement, the team has also unveiled a brand-new trailer, packed with never-before-seen gameplay footage and stunning new cinematics from the ink-painted world of Realm of Ink. The trailer offers players their best look yet at the game’s razor-sharp combat, haunting environments, and evolving story, giving fans a thrilling taste of the adventure awaiting them.
Watch the new release date announcement trailer here
Download the press kit here
In another thrilling reveal, Leap Studio is excited to announce a special collaboration with developer 91Act, bringing Oread, the formidable Stage 4 boss from BlazBlue Entropy Effect, into Realm of Ink as a fully playable character.
Entering the Ink Realm in style, Oread arrives armed with a powerful new Ink Gem, two exclusive Ink Pet skins, and a set of devastating new perks designed to complement her unique combat prowess, giving players bold new ways to reshape their builds and dominate the battlefield. Be sure to watch until the end of the trailer for the first reveal of this exciting character crossover.
About Realm of Ink
Realm of Ink is a fast-paced, ink-washed action roguelite where the line between fate and freedom blurs, and your very existence is written in the margins. As Red, players chase the Fox Demon only to discover they are trapped inside a narrative not of their making. The only escape is rebellion, cutting through enemies, illusions, and the story itself.
In this living manuscript, death is not defeat, it’s rebirth. Each run reshapes the narrative, unlocking new combat forms, supernatural abilities, and evolving “Story Relics” that rearrange themselves with every attempt. Along the way, players will confront four powerful bosses determined to keep them ink-bound, and encounter more than 20 mythical beings inspired by Chinese folklore.
With every slash, every revelation, and every rebirth, players inch closer to breaking the cycle and writing their own ending.
Key Features
● Endless Cycles & Rebirth - Break free from prewritten fate as you unlock powerful new forms with each run. Harness the Fox Demon’s immortal abilities, battle through ever-shifting Story Relics, and face four unique bosses who guard the truth at the heart of the ink-bound world.
● Creative, Fierce & Fluid Combat - Master 9 distinct combat forms and weapons, each offering unique playstyles. Equip 40+ elemental Ink Gems, including Tiger Ink, Venom Ink, and Dragon Ink, to forge devastating combos. Build deeper synergies with 200+ unlockable perks such as the Shadow Kite, Octagram Dart, Lock Charms, and the Lamp of Seven Stars.
● Evolving Ink Pets - Fight alongside adorable-but-deadly Ink Pets, each capable of evolving into more than 15 unique forms depending on your Ink Gem combinations. These companions grow stronger as your story deepens.
● A Vibrant Eastern Fantasy World - Explore four atmospheric realms inspired by Chinese folklore, battle over 20 mythic creatures, and uncover their hidden stories through dialogue, lore encounters, and affection-based interactions.
Rewrite Your Destiny and Wishlist Realm of Ink on all major storefronts now! PC and Xbox players can begin their journey immediately with the free demos!
Realm of Ink arrives on May 26, 2026 with a unified launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC V1.0.
PR Contact:
Mark Allen
Mark Allen PR on behalf of 4Divinity/Leap Studio
About GCL Global Holdings Ltd
GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (“GCL”) is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (GCL together with its subsidiaries, the “GCL Group”). Through its operating subsidiaries, GCL Group unites people through its ecosystem of content and hardware in games and entertainment, enabling creators to deliver engaging experiences to gaming communities worldwide with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding Asian gaming market.
Drawing on a deep understanding of gaming trends and market dynamics, GCL Group leverages its diverse portfolio of digital and physical content as well as multimedia peripherals to bridge cultures and reach global audience by introducing Asian-developed IP across consoles, PCs, and streaming platforms. Learn more at http://www.gclglobalholdings.com
About 4Divinity
4Divinity is a digital and retail games publishing company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GCL, focused on bringing exciting game content from around the world to Asia and introducing Asian content to a global market. Along with its sister company, Epicsoft Asia, 4Divinity is partnering with publishers and development studios to introduce brand-new IP to the region.
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