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Darwin’s Paradox! reveals April 2 release date during Sony Interactive’s State of Play showcase; pre-orders available now
Incoming Codec Call: Darwin’s Paradox! demo launches today on select platforms with a tactical twist and cosmetic ‘Snake’ skin
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – February 13th, 2026 - Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) today announced its story-driven, adventure platformer Darwin’s Paradox! will release April 2 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Epic Games Store, and Steam® with pre-orders starting today. Created in partnership with ZDT Studio, a French independent studio comprised of a handful of passionate developers, Darwin’s Paradox! invites players to tap into their wild side as Darwin – a cunning cephalopod naturally equipped with camouflage, suction-covered arms for scaling, and an ink shooter to distract dangerous predators and other threats.
Bonus items for players who pre-order include the “Psyched” and “Dotted” skins for Darwin for the main game.
In Darwin’s Paradox!, players can traverse challenging platforming levels with the skills of an octopus on a wild odyssey to return to sea. The game pulls visual inspiration from high-end animated films in combination with innovative gameplay to give players a unique experience.
Watch the new Sony Interactive’s State of Play trailer here - https://youtu.be/Xq76ry8V3iA
Tactical tentacle action:
A new playable demo for Darwin’s Paradox! launches today on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam® offering players a chance to play a section of the game ahead of its full launch. The demo will release on PlayStation®5 Feb 13 at 4:00.pm. (GMT). The demo features subtle call backs to KONAMI’s other well-known espionage tactician and master of stealth. Darwin’s character model will also sport an exclusive “Snake” skin for a portion of the demo. This unique skin will be added as an Easter Egg for players to find in the main game.
Players can download the demo and pre-order the full game now ahead of its April 2 launch. For more information on Darwin’s Paradox!, visit https://www.konami.com/games/darwins_paradox
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About Konami Group
KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
About ZDT Studio
ZDT Studio is a French independent game studio, made up of around 20 passionate creators, bringing together talents from video games, cinema, and animation. Our mission: to create immersive experiences that embody the convergence of animated cinema and video games. Through original games that combine storytelling, innovative gameplay, and unique mechanics, the studio aims to offer a wide audience interactive experiences that feel like true animated films.
