Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse sets official release date for March 5, 2026 on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse – a deep blend of Metroidvania and roguelite gameplay – has officially confirmed a global release date of March 5, 2026. With a journey centered around a cursed hat and a unique enemy possession system, the game promises a fresh twist rarely seen in 2D action titles.

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (store.steampowered.com)
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (store.steampowered.com)

Unique gameplay highlights: The cursed hat and possession mechanics

According to information on Steam, Never Grave emphasizes a smooth fusion of Metroidvania-style exploration and roguelite challenges, while adding RPG elements that let players build their character in multiple directions.

1. Core “Metroidvania x Roguelite” gameplay

  • Adventure with the cursed hat: You play as a cursed spirit who uses a magical hat to take control of different bodies throughout the journey.
  • Challenging difficulty: True to the roguelite formula, every defeat becomes a lesson that pushes you to grow stronger and delve deeper into the dungeon.

2. Magic combat and enemy possession

The game’s biggest standout feature lies in its unique power system:

  • Diverse magic abilities: Players can choose from various magical attacks to gain an edge in battle.
  • Enemy possession: After defeating foes, the hat allows you to possess their bodies. This changes your stats, skill sets and combat style, helping you adapt to each challenge.
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse - In-game screenshot
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse - In-game screenshot

3. Base building and community elements

Even when you fail inside the dungeon, your journey still pushes forward:

  • Loot and resources: Each run lets players bring back valuable materials.
  • Village building: Use your resources to unlock facilities that help you survive and grow stronger for future expeditions.
  • 4-player co-op: The game supports up to four players, turning a lonely adventure into a fun, cooperative experience.

Global release on March 5, 2026

Developer Frontier Works has officially confirmed that the full version will launch simultaneously on consoles and PC on March 5, 2026, allowing players across all platforms to jump in at the same time.

With its distinctive enemy possession system, long-term base-building progression, and engaging 4-player co-op, Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse delivers an experience that goes far beyond a typical roguelite. Get ready for March 5, 2026 to begin your vibrant, magic-filled adventure.