Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is now available worldwide on Xbox Series X & Series S, PlayStation 5 & 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Explore a vast urban landscape in this narrative-driven, 2D top-down platforming adventure!

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a top-down action-adventure where players step into the world of Pippit, a small but mighty bat on a mission to rescue his beloved auntie and reclaim the Pipistrello family legacy. Armed with a tricked-out yoyo, Pippit must travel through a vibrant metropolis filled with hidden treasures ripe for the taking, and rival crime bosses to be overthrown.

Combining nostalgic pixel art with slick navigation and combat, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo offers players a toolkit of over 40 equippable badges and 20 passive upgrades to mix and match, encouraging you to find your personal favourite style of play. Players will use Pippit’s yoyo to navigate their surroundings and battle foes; swinging across rifts, taking down enemies, and doing it all with style. Whether you're scaling skyscraper scaffolding or solving puzzles deep in the sewers, your yoyo is your best friend, deadliest weapon, and the ultimate key to success.

Limited Vinyl Soundtrack Available for Pre-Orders Today!

For music aficionados, the Official Vinyl Soundtrack for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is available for pre-orders commencing today via iam8bit, and features the game’s retro yet energetic score from a trio of composers:

• Leonardo Lima - Primary Composer
  Known for his work on Dodgeball Academia and Fall Guys,Leonardo Lima brings signature rhythms to the game’s fast-paced atmosphere. If you’re looking for a soundtrack that’ll have you tapping your foot while you yoyo, look no further.
  
  

• Henrique Lorenzi - Contributing Composer
  As Pocket Trap’s own programmer, level designer, and sound designer, Henrique Lorenzi adds his creative touch to the game’s soundscape. In addition to his work at Pocket Trap, Lorenzi’s previous musical credits include the soundtrack to Ninjin: Clash of Carrots.
  
  

• Yoko Shimomura - Legendary Guest Composer
  Yoko Shimomura, the musical mastermind behind some of the most iconic scores of Kingdom Hearts® and Street Fighter® II, is bringing her legendary sound to an exclusive new track that will make any yoyo enthusiast spin with joy! With her unparalleled creativity and flair, Shimomura’s score is one no fan should miss.
  
  

Sold separately from the game, this Vinyl Soundtrack is a must-have for fans of video game music and retro scores. Pre-orders are available as of today and will ship out later this year.

For more information, including how to pre-order, visit the store page.

For those who want to dive into the groovy tunes but don’t own a record player, you can find the digital soundtrack available on Steam.

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is available today across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

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