Overview
- Publishers Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Spiral Up Games and developer The Swordman Studio announced on Thursday that the PlayStation 5 release will shift from May 28, 2026 to January 21, 2027.
- Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and a newly announced Xbox Series version will now launch on the same January 21, 2027 date as the delayed PS5 release.
- The publishers attributed the postponement to adjustments in the physical-edition release schedule and said digital pre-orders for the PS5 version remain available on the PlayStation Store.
- Wandering Sword first released on PC via Steam on September 15, 2023 and received a story DLC in June 2025, with continued updates into 2026 establishing an ongoing post-launch platform presence.
- The move to a single January launch could simplify distribution for the physical edition but delays console players until after the 2026 holiday window, so observers should watch for retailer pre-order listings and physical release details.