Action adventure game Kalanoro announced for Nintendo Switch

New Tales, in collaboration with Red Raketa, today unveiled Kalanoro. The game arrives on Nintendo Switch this summer.

Kalanoro is an action adventure game in which players will go on a journey to defeat the witch Raneny, who’s planning a concert in her honor. Along the way, you’ll build a band by rescuing eccentric lemur artists.

Tons of additional details can be found in the following overview:

Welcome to Lemuria, a vibrant island world under the not-so-chill rule of the witch Raneny, who has decided because apparently dictatorship wasn’t enough, to throw a concert featuring the island’s greatest artists in her own honor.

Enter Kalakely, a small and fluffy Kalanoro from Malagasy folklore, and a slightly unwilling hero chosen by a very questionable prophecy to save the day.

Armed with mystical powers (and some surprisingly effective household items), Kalakely sets off on a wild journey across Lemuria to recruit legendary musicians, build a band, and overthrow tyranny… one gig at a time.

In Kalanoro, you’ll bounce from platforming to combat to band-building as you embark on an unexpected musical roadtrip designed to deliver pure good vibes.

You’ll make your way through lively biomes, jump over industrial traps, and push through handcrafted levels built around movement, hazards, and momentum. Along the way, you’ll fight with hair-powered abilities and whatever happens to be within reach – slippers and frying pans included. Boss encounters are built on that same spirit, leaning into the groovier, more theatrical side of Kalanoro‘s joyful chaos. As you progress, you’ll unlock new abilities, refine your playstyle, and embrace the game’s signature mix of “joyful chaos” and creative freedom.

But fighting is only half the adventure. As you travel across Lemuria, you’ll rescue eccentric lemur artists to grow the band and its popularity one stop at a time.

You’ll keep the crew rolling aboard a rusty old taxi-brousse that serves as both home base and tour bus. Between major beats, you will need to bond with your new companions through mini-games, manage the band’s happiness, and build toward your next big performance.

The more the band grows, the more the journey starts to feel like what Kalanoro really is at heart: a feel-good rebellion powered by collective energy, creativity, and one killer setlist.

That musical journey is brought to life by a soundtrack featuring incredible Malagasy artists such as Denise, Jyeuhair, and Marco Klarck, who embraced the project with real generosity and helped shape its spirit.

A Celebration of Malagasy Culture

At its heart, Kalanoro is a vibrant tribute to Malagasy folklore, music, and artistic culture. Set in a colorful fictional world, the game blends traditional influences with a playful, modern tone, brought to life through colorful hand-drawn visuals and dynamic animation powered by Unreal Engine.

Behind it all is Red Raketa Studio, an indie team based in Madagascar. Founded in 2021, the studio brings together a new generation of Malagasy talent whose voice and perspective help give Kalanoro its distinctive spirit.

Take a look at the debut trailer below.

Announcement Trailer

The official release date should be shared soon. In the meantime, further Nintendo Switch coverage can be found here.