“HYKE: Northern Light(s)” Now Available on Apple Arcade!
“HYKE: Northern Light(s)” officially launches today, April 3, 2026, on Apple Arcade, a game subscription service that offers unlimited access to a collection of over 200 premium games—all with no ads or in-app purchases. The service is compatible with a wide range of devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, allowing players to enjoy the game anytime, anywhere.
“HYKE: Northern Light(s),” which has received critical acclaim on Steam®, Nintendo Switch™, and PlayStation®5, is now available to a broader audience through Apple Arcade.
Set in a world devastated by a war between humanity and witches, follow the journey of a white-haired girl named Hyke as she traces her mother’s footsteps. We invite you to experience this adventure now on your favorite Apple devices.
▼Apple Arcade Store Page
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hyke-northern-light-s/id6479881755
▼HYKE: Northern Light(s) Apple Arcade Trailer (Japanese Ver.)
■ Apple Arcade Version “HYKE: Northern Light(s)” Overview
<Product Information>
| Title | HYKE: Northern Light(s) |
| Release Date | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Price | Apple Arcade subscription fee (Monthly) *No additional in-app purchases |
| Supported Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV compatible with Apple Arcade |
| Genre | 2D Top-Down Action RPG |
| Supported Languages | Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), English, Korean, French (France), German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Supported Voice | Japanese |
| Official Website (Japanese) | https://hyke-northernlights.com/ |
| Official Website (English) | https://hyke-northernlights.com/en/ |
| Official X | https://x.com/project_HYKE |
| Copyright | ©2025 Aniplex Inc. Akatsuki Games Inc. |
■ Also Available on Other Platforms
| Platforms | Price | URL |
| Steam® | 2,800 JPY (tax incl.) | https://store.steampowered.com/app/2680380/ |
| Nintendo Switch™ | 2,800 JPY (tax incl.) | https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/hyke-northern-light-s-switch/ |
| PlayStation®5 | 2,750 JPY (tax incl.) | https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009771/ |
<Staff>
| Planning, Production & Sound Production | Akatsuki Games Inc. |
| Development | BLAST EDGE GAMES Inc. |
| Producer | Hiroaki Iwano |
| Character Design | orie |
| Dot Art Design | Setamo / Shiros |
| Theme Song | Silhouette feat. Isekaijoucho |
| Publisher | Aniplex Inc. / Akatsuki Games Inc. |
<Story>
A world devastated by the war between humans and witches.
Hyke, a white-haired girl, follows in her mother’s footsteps, a witch, and continues her journey around the world.
Eventually, she enters unexplored lands known as the “Forbidden Areas.”
Hyke’s destiny is set in motion when she encounters the witches known as “Metheos,” who guard the “Forbidden Areas”…
■ Company: Aniplex Inc.
Aniplex Inc. is a diversified entertainment company handling an extensive range of businesses worldwide, primarily focusing on Japanese animation.
The company develops a multitude of businesses with a primary focus on the planning and production of anime-related IPs, alongside conducting videogame planning and development, releasing video package products, producing and distributing theatrical films, television program licensing, merchandise licensing, the production and sales of merchandise and figurines, e-commerce shop ANIPLEX ONLINE operation, and live event and stage performance production.
| URL | https://www.aniplex.co.jp/eng/ |
| Established | September 1995 |
| Representative | Representative Director: Shu Nishimoto |
| Location | 4-5 Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Type of Business | Planning, production, and business development of animation, games, and music. |
■ Company: Akatsuki Games Inc.
It is our mission to connect the emotions of people around the world by putting our beliefs and “why” into games. We challenge ourselves to create global hits as a world-class game company with the highest standards of development and operation in Japan.
In addition to the experience of operating games such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle (published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.) and Romancing SaGa Re; Universe (published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.), we are taking on the challenges of using high-end 3D graphics display and development on multiple devices. We will deliver the highest quality games for everyone around the world to enjoy.
| URL | https://games.aktsk.jp/en/ |
| Established | December 2021 |
| Representative | CEO/President: Yuki Totsuka |
| Location | Oak Meguro 8th floor, 2-13-30 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Type of Business | Game Business |
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©2025 Aniplex Inc. Akatsuki Games Inc.
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<Contacts>
| For media inquiries, please contact: | https://aktsk.jp/en/contacts/ |



