During the latest State of Play broadcast by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Konami Digital Entertainment officially lifted the curtain on Rev. NOiR, a brand-new role-playing game currently in development for PlayStation 5. The reveal marked the game’s first public appearance and immediately positioned it as one of KONAMI’s most intriguing new RPG projects in recent years.
Rev. NOiR introduces players to a world threatened by a mysterious natural phenomenon known as “Lightfall”, an otherworldly force that drains life from anything it touches. At the center of the story is a young man who awakens alone, burdened by amnesia, and a girl whose existence seems deeply tied to the fate of the world itself. Their journey begins as a desperate attempt to stop Lightfall, but quickly unfolds into something far more personal, where saving the world and saving one another may not be separate goals at all.
The narrative leans heavily into philosophical questions that feel timeless in the RPG genre. Is fate something granted by a higher power, or is it shaped by human will and conviction? Rev. NOiR frames these ideas through a quiet but ominous tone, suggesting that every step forward carries consequences that could ripple across the entire world. Even from its debut trailer, the game communicates a sense of melancholy, mystery, and restrained hope rather than loud heroics.
Visually, Rev. NOiR blends stylized character designs with an atmosphere that feels both ethereal and oppressive. Light and darkness play a central role not just in the story, but in how the world itself is presented. KONAMI has kept specific gameplay details under wraps for now, but the framing suggests a story-driven RPG experience that prioritizes emotional weight, exploration, and narrative discovery over spectacle alone.
As the newest addition to KONAMI’s long RPG legacy, Rev. NOiR represents a bold step forward rather than a nostalgic callback. Unlike the publisher’s well-known franchises, this project stands on its own identity, built around mystery and unanswered questions. The lack of concrete details only adds to the intrigue, making each future reveal something fans will want to watch closely.
KONAMI has confirmed that more information about Rev. NOiR will be shared in future announcements. For now, the debut trailer and official website serve as an invitation into a world still shrouded in fog, where fragments of memory, hope, and destiny are waiting to be pieced together. For RPG fans looking for something new, thoughtful, and emotionally charged, Rev. NOiR is already shaping up to be a journey worth following.
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KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
