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Third Game in the Cry Series Coming Soon

FuRyu Corporation announced CRYMELIGHT, the next Cry series installment, during the Indie Live Expo 2026 showcase with a November 2026 launch.

CRYMELIGHT is an action roguelike that follows a girl known only as “Alice” after she wakes up with no memories of her past. She discovers she must journey to the lowest layer of Purgatory to earn her “Rebirth.” Alice sets out from the Tea Party Hall, defeats enemies born from the depths of madness, and confronts the sins she has committed, undergoing immense emotional growth in the process.

Similar to CRYMACHINA and CRYSTAR, the game explores themes of reclaiming humanity after losing it during an unknown event while overcoming personal demons.

CRYMELIGHT launches on November 5, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. Digital preorders are now available for $19.99 USD, and the game can be wishlisted on Steam. FuRyu Corporation unveiled an announcement trailer showcasing the gameplay, world, and launch date:

The New Gameplay

Fans will notice right away that CRYMELIGHT marks a radical departure from previous titles. The game is an action roguelike instead of a hack and slash with RPG elements. The world also trades the dark cyberpunk aesthetic of previous installments for a more colorful setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Wonderland and the Tea Party: Players traverse two realms: “Wonderland,” a prison where the souls of the dead are held captive, and “The Tea Party,” a sanctuary offering respite to young girls burdened by their sins.

Strategy in Combat: Defeating enemies triggers a burst of energy, and as their final cries dissipate, a shimmering blue-violet space, the “Wonder Dimension”. The more this space expands, the more the player’s skills are amplified, accelerating movement and tactical maneuvers. Furthermore, the specific skills players acquire alter the scope and nature of these enhancements, dynamically transforming a player’s entire combat style.

The Cards You’ve Drawn: Between stages, players collect “Skill Cards” in a poker-style build system, ultimately forming a set of five cards. The stronger the poker combination players assemble, the more potent the hand’s effects become.

Play Your Way: Players can switch between World-Immersion Mode, which minimizes UI, prioritizes certain visual effects, and keeps the camera closer with a side-angle view, and Action Mode, which pulls the camera back to a top-down perspective, keeps critical UI elements visible, and prioritizes combat.

More to Come

Additional details about CRYMELIGHT will be announced in the coming months, including characters and plot details. The last title in the series, CRYMACHINA, launched in 2023 for all major consoles and PC. Players can read our review to learn more about the series.

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