Indie publisher Top Hat Studios and developer Slime King Games have announced the release date of their upcoming 90s-inspired 2D action-adventure RPG, Under the Island.
Revealed in a press release that went out earlier today, Under the Island will release on February 17th, 2026, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Check out the new release date trailer for the game below.
Under the Island is a 2D exploration-focused RPG where you play as Nia, a new arrival to Seashell Island, who teams up with local girl Avocado to uncover the reason for the island’s ominous fate: to sink beneath the ocean!
“In Under The Island, you’ll chart your own path and discover all the secrets this world has to offer, whether it’s inside the monumental wonders of the island, or hidden away in a secret nook and cranny. Use all the tools at your disposable, such as a shovel, a trumpet, and a… bird to create new paths, meet other adventurers, and find treasure.”
Enjoy a top-down adventure brought to life in colourful pixel art by Simone Grünewald (formerly of Daedealic Entertainment), and explore the six diverse and interconnected biomes of Seashell Island, from chilly ice caps of Bran Bran Peak to tropical villages and dusty deserts full of sentient, walking pots.
Use your hockeystick to battle bizarre enemies like vomiting eggplants and tunnelling wolves, or try to befriend them and see if they will help you on your adventure. Delve into dungeons, discover secrets, and enjoy a variety of activities from becoming a cook-off champion to reuniting lost cats.
Under the Island wants you to enjoy the adventure at your own pace, taking the time to meet a cast of characters, each with their own personality, story, and involvement in your journey. Forge friendships, lend a hand, and they might just help you back. Find new tools to uncover more of your new home on Seashell Island, and don’t forget to go off the beaten trail from time to time!
Under the Island launches across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch on February 17th, 2026.
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