The Player Who Can’t Level Up announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Smilegate and Tripearl Games are working on The Player Who Can’t Level Up for Nintendo Switch 2, the two sides announced today. This version is planned for the first half of 2027.
The Player Who Can’t Level Up is an action roguelite in which players conquer a tower with limitless build combinations. The project is based on web novels and webtoons of the same name.
Here’s some additional information:
Designed with accessibility in mind, The Player Who Can’t Level Up combines simple controls with high-skill expression, delivering cinematic, high-impact combat without overwhelming inputs.
Based on a web novel and webtoon franchise with over 210 million cumulative views, The Player Who Can’t Level Up brings a proven global IP into a fully realized 3D action roguelite format.
Players follow Kim Kigyu, who awakens as a “Player” but remains permanently stuck at Level 1—defying conventional RPG progression and growing immensely powerful by continuously upgrading his weapons through a permanent progression system.
Key Features
- Stylish, Responsive Combat – Fast-paced swordplay with regular, berserk, and awakening attacks.
- Progress Through Play – Unlock new perks and enhancements with every run to build unique strategies each time.
- Powered by Unreal Engine 5 – Stunning full 3D visuals, free camera control, and fluid animations.
- A Brand-New Narrative – Created in partnership with the original authors and artists for existing fans and newcomers alike.
- Replayability at Its Core – Randomized skill combinations and progression paths encourage experimentation.
- Die Without Consequence — Run after run, challenge the unknown endlessly with no punishing permadeath to hold you back.
You can get a look at a trailer for the game below.
Official Trailer
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