KIWIWALKS has released the first trailer for Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita. The game is a 3D story-driven action RPG expanding the WitchSpring universe, and the newly released video showcases protagonist Piyorita's combat, exploration, and crafting systems.
Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita follows the journey of Piyorita, a doll born without emotions or memories, who explores spaces beyond mirrors guided by a familiar voice, absorbing the life force of other dolls to become a completed creation. Depending on which rooms are unlocked first, the sequence of story events and cutscenes will change. The trailer also offers a glimpse into the game's atmosphere and narrative, featuring various mirror-connected spaces and a girl in a black dress who shares Piyorita's face.
Combat is fast-paced, centered around infinite dashes and swordsmanship. Each weapon features different attack speeds, ranges, and unique skills, allowing players to swap weapons during battle or reflect enemy magic. The game delivers dynamic combat that utilizes field structures such as cover, elevation changes, and movement paths. Defeating a boss under specific conditions allows players to turn that boss into a doll and summon it for combat. The video demonstrates fighting giant boss dolls and summoning defeated dolls to battle alongside the protagonist.
Materials gathered during exploration can be brought back to the hub, the Room of the White Nest—where Piyorita first opened her eyes—to craft new magic, weapons, and traps, or to upgrade equipment and skills. A key feature of the game is combining crafting, character growth, and doll collection with combat.
While sharing the WitchSpring universe, Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita tells an independent story with a new protagonist. It is currently in development with a target release in the second half of 2027 on PC and console platforms.
