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Shadow Labyrinth is an action platformer based on the legendary Pac-Man games, but with a dark twist! Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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Shadow Labyrinth News
2025
July 3
⚫︎ Bandai Namco has released the pre-order trailer for Shadow Labyrinth during its 2025 Summer Showcase, its upcoming dark revival of a classic IP. Set to launch in mid-July, the game was first unveiled during Amazon’s Secret Level series. The new trailer offers a deeper look at what players can expect from the reimagined title.
May 22
⚫︎ Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, its upcoming PAC-MAN-inspired 2D action platformer. In this particular trailer, the game's Mazes
stages are showcased, showing much more of the game's PAC-MAN roots blending in with its newer, darker sci-fi tone.
March 27
⚫︎ Shadow Labyrinth, a dark reimagining of the classic Pac-Man formula, arrives on July 18, 2025, as revealed during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct. Players awaken without memories in a mysterious maze, guided by a yellow orb named Puck. Combining exploration, survival, and combat, the game lets players absorb enemies to gain resources and upgrade abilities. Uncover the secrets of the labyrinth—and Puck’s true intentions—in this eerie twist on a gaming icon.
⚫︎ Shadow Labyrinth launches July 18, 2025, with pre-orders now open. A new trailer reveals three distinct gameplay styles, highlighting the game’s focus on consumption, survival, and evolving into the apex predator.
2024
December 11
⚫︎ BANDAI Namco has revealed Shadow Labyrinth, a dark, maze-driven adventure set to release in 2025 that will also be making an appearance in Amazon's Secret Level anthology series.
