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Shadow Labyrinth reinvents the legendary Pac-Man formula as a dark action platformer. Explore the latest news and updates on this haunting adventure.

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Shadow Labyrinth News

2025

July 3

　⚫︎　Bandai Namco debuted the pre-order trailer for Shadow Labyrinth during its 2025 Summer Showcase, presenting a dark revival of a beloved classic. Scheduled for a mid-July launch following its initial reveal in Amazon’s Secret Level series, the new trailer offers a deeper insight into the reimagined gameplay.

Read more: Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2025 | Everything Announced (Game8)

May 22

　⚫︎　Bandai Namco unveiled a new trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, a 2D action platformer inspired by PAC-MAN. This trailer highlights the "Mazes" stages, blending the iconic PAC-MAN elements with a darker sci-fi atmosphere.

Read more: Shadow Labyrinth ‘Mazes’ trailer (Gematsu)

March 27

　⚫︎　Shadow Labyrinth, a dark reimagining of the classic Pac-Man, launches on July 18, 2025, as announced in the March 2025 Nintendo Direct. Awaken without memories in a mysterious maze, guided by Puck, a yellow orb. This eerie adventure combines exploration, survival, and combat, letting you absorb enemies for resources and upgrades. Unravel the labyrinth's secrets—and Puck’s true motives—in this twisted tribute to a gaming icon.

Read more: Nintendo Direct March 2025 Everything Announced (Game8)

　⚫︎　Shadow Labyrinth arrives on July 18, 2025, with pre-orders now live. A fresh trailer showcases three distinct gameplay styles, emphasizing consumption, survival, and evolving into the ultimate predator.

Read more: Shadow Labyrinth Release Date and New Gameplay Revealed! (Game8)

2024

December 11

　⚫︎　BANDAI Namco announced Shadow Labyrinth, a dark maze-driven adventure set for a 2025 release, also featured in Amazon's Secret Level anthology series.

Read more: Shadow Labyrinth was announced at TGA 2024. (Game8)