Chronoscript: The Endless End Brings Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Adventure to PC and PS5 in 2026
Chronoscript: The Endless End Brings Ink-and-Paper Metroidvania Magic to PC and PS5 in 2026
Get ready to step into a hauntingly beautiful world of ink, paper, and endless storytelling with Chronoscript: The Endless End, a brand-new Metroidvania adventure from DeskWorks Inc., developed in collaboration with SHUEISHA GAMES. Featuring former developers from Bloodborne and Rain, the game blends narrative depth with a striking hand-drawn art style and is set to launch on PC and PlayStation 5 next year.
About Chronoscript: The Endless End
In Chronoscript, players take on the role of an editor sent to a secluded mansion deep within a valley to meet a mysterious author. However, a single mosquito bite triggers a surreal twist — the protagonist wakes up inside a manuscript that continues to write itself even after its supposed ending. This “endless manuscript” becomes the stage for a mind-bending journey where players must unravel its secrets, battle tormented spirits left behind by a forgotten cataclysm, and record their fates within the pages of eternity.
Key Features
Classic Metroidvania Action
Experience fast-paced, tightly crafted 2D action inspired by the golden age of side-scrollers. Players will master evolving combat mechanics, unique special moves, and ink-based traversal abilities that unlock new areas and deeper secrets.
Twisted Spirits and Epic Boss Fights
Face off against spectral foes reborn in distorted forms and uncover the tragic stories behind them. Massive, lore-rich boss battles serve as the narrative’s beating heart, each encounter revealing more about the manuscript’s enigmatic world.
Exquisite Hand-Drawn Ink Art
Every character, environment, and animation is meticulously crafted by hand, capturing a gothic fairy tale atmosphere that feels like a forgotten storybook brought to life.
Dual Worlds, Seamlessly Interwoven
Journey between the 3D reality of the mansion and the 2D manuscript realm, a unique design choice that deepens exploration and storytelling while offering fresh gameplay dynamics.
A Collaboration of Creative Talent
Developed by DeskWorks Inc., a team known for their mastery of 2D exploration games, and supported by acclaimed artists, composers, and character designers, Chronoscript is a deeply emotional experience designed to inspire and immerse.
With its stunning hand-drawn aesthetic, layered narrative, and evolving action gameplay, Chronoscript: The Endless End promises to deliver a Metroidvania adventure unlike anything else in the genre — a poetic blend of art and challenge that will resonate with fans of atmospheric storytelling and intricate world design.
