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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Releases Playable Demo Ahead of September Launch

Early impressions point to a two-character roguelite with a steep learning curve that rewards practice.

A screenshot of Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. A hulking quadrupedal beast with thick black tails stands on a red rune painted onto stone like blood.
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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree demo
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Overview

  • A free demo is live on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch eShop, offering the prologue, four of eight Guardians (Rekka, Shigin, Origami, Nishikito), and access to the Shinju Village hub with blacksmith and dojo.
  • Previews highlight the Tsurugi–Kagura pairing—melee plus magic—that demands careful positioning, with a post-victory ritual that removes the selected Kagura from subsequent runs.
  • Runs feature room-based combat with temporary Graces, while ore collected in dungeons funds permanent upgrades and facilities back in Shinju Village.
  • Players forge and tune swords via timing-based blacksmith minigames, with durability encouraging frequent weapon swaps and varied build strategies.
  • The full release is set for September 19, 2025 on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with PC preview coverage citing an expected Steam price of about $30.