" The Land of Collapse," the first title from Cygames Inc.'s new brand " CygamesEdge," was released on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
This game is a dramatic collapse-themed action-adventure in which a man who has lost everything meets the “Taboo Child”—the being responsible for the world’s collapse—and they join forces to reach the surface.
The Steam version will be released on Friday, November 6, 2026.
CygamesEdge’s first title, “The Land of Collapse,” is now available!
The game is set in a world where people have built a civilization atop the World Tree.
The story begins when the protagonist, who has lost everything, meets the “Accursed Child ”—who brings collapse to the world—and begins his descent from the World Tree.
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Players will make their way toward the Earth’s surface by utilizing the protagonist’s basic actions—such as jumping and dashing—along with the “Taboo Child’s” mysterious “gliding action” and the ability to grow the branches of the World Tree.
Concept art of the “Taboo Child,” who grows as the story progresses, is revealed for the first time

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The “Taboo Child,” who journeys toward the surface alongside the protagonist, will gradually develop a closer bond with the protagonist throughout the main story.
Concept art depicting the "Taboo Child" at ages 2, 4, and 7 has been unveiled for the first time.
During gameplay, the "Taboo Child" will gradually grow, just as shown in the concept art, and will unlock new abilities along the way.
Be sure to play the game and see for yourself how the "Taboo Child" serves as a loyal partner, helping the protagonist on their journey!
The game’s main story can be completed in about 3 hours! Descend through the crumbling world and head for the surface.
CygamesEdge第一弾タイトル『崩落の国』明日11月5日(木)発売!
世界樹の枝の上に築いた国の崩落が始まるなか、ひとりの兵士が“忌み子”と出会い、ともに地表を目指すドラマチック崩落アクションアドベンチャー。
詳しくはこちら⇒ https://t.co/vD8rDs1T1d#崩落の国 pic.twitter.com/UkBqxUt73l
— プレイステーション公式 (@PlayStation_jp) November 4, 2026
The main story, which can be completed in about 3 hours, is packed with the game’s unique world, exploration, and the tension of its descent-based action.
In addition, a demo with a slightly higher difficulty level is scheduled for release on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The demo is not a story mode; instead, it lets you try out the game’s action mechanics.
For more details, please visit the official "Land of Collapse" website.
| Title Overview | |
|---|---|
| Title | The Land of Collapse |
| Genre | Dramatic Collapse Action Adventure |
| Number of Players | 1 player |
| Supported Platforms | PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam |
| Supported Languages | Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean |
| Rating | IARC 12+ |
| Release Date | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
| Price | 1,100 yen (tax included) |
| Publisher | Cygames, Inc. |
| Developer | CygamesEdge, Zeleo Co., Ltd. |

