Inti Creates is great at pumping out fun and attractive 2D action games, and 2023’sGal Guardians: Demon Purgecemented that notion further. Nowa date is in place for the sequel, which PQube will publish on August 10, 2025.
TitledGal Guardians: Servants of the Dark, the next entry is on the way to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The followup was originally revealed in September, promising more cooperative action ahead of its Tokyo Game Show appearance later that month.
This time around, the setting shifts from a single castle to the wider demon world surrounding it. Player characters Kirika and her younger sister Masha each have different abilities, making it essential to switch between them as you explore. In addition to the single-player swapping, online co-op is available for those who would rather explore simultaneously with a friend.
You can see the demon maid sisters in action in the release date trailer below.
Known in Japan asGrim Guardians, the first entryhad to change its name in the westdue to a legal claim from the owners of fantasy seriesGrimguard. While the western release is listed as digital-only for now, Japan is getting a physical edition in April. The limited edition version packs the game with an art book, an acrylic chain, and a two-disc soundtrack CD.
Fitting for its expanded scope, PQube describes the sequel as a “fully-realized Metroidvania,” complete with the ability to switch between Casual, Veteran, and Legend styles. Kirika and Masha’s sub-weapons and abilities can be used to unlock different routes throughout the world so it should be fun to experiment with exploration when this one launches early next year.
