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Moomin: Midsummer Madness Announced for Switch 2, Switch and PC

The game offers a hand-painted, family-friendly point-and-click adaptation of Tove Jansson’s novel that has been approved by Moomin Characters Oy.

Overview

  • Publisher Shochiku Games and developer Crossbridge Game Studios announced the title on June 6, 2026, publishing an announcement trailer and a Steam page for the game.
  • The release is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) with a general window of later in 2026, but no firm date or price has been given.
  • Gameplay centers on Moomintroll and Little My exploring a flooded Moominvalley and a floating theatre, using light puzzles, mini-games, character swapping, and a built-in hint system.
  • The project uses hand-painted art and a composed soundtrack to match Tove Jansson’s aesthetic, and Moomin Characters Oy’s CEO Roleff Kråkström publicly endorsed the game as faithful yet creative.
  • The announcement fits a growing market for cozy, accessible adventures and broad multi-platform releases, and it raises expectations for further details on release timing, editions and platform-specific features.