Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut News

Hello again, it’s Luna! Me and Niko have been so busy on our journey through The Magical World that we forgot to properly introduce our friends! 

Across the many realms you’ll explore, you’ll meet Mounts to assist you—they’re not only useful rides, but valuable allies in battle.
[h2]Dino the Dinosaur[/h2]
Dino the Dinosaur is as strong as he is scaly, and this mean, green, chomping machine was a huge advantage against Cobrings! Dino eats enemies and spits them back out, which is super useful to defeat other foes or break through obstacles. 


[h2]Todd the Toad[/h2]
Todd the Toad is our favorite ally amphibian, able to jump incredibly high with his lofty leaps, allowing me and Niko to reach new heights of exploration. This versatile verdant companion also spits venom at enemies, so we could breeze through foes with ease from a distance. 


[h2]Boaris the Boar[/h2]
Boaris the Boar is a sturdy swine capable of charging enemies and smashing through obstacles like a knife through butter. Boaris’ forward charge busts through barriers and knocks back enemies in his path. Our porcine pal was definitely a durable companion when we were faced with big groups of Cobrings!


[h2]Oceanis the Seahorse[/h2]
While mongooses can’t breathe underwater, Oceanis sure can! Not only that, our Pacific pal is a speed swimmer, who helped us out a lot in aquatic environments. Oceanis is not only a great mount for maneuvering through murky depths, but also has a ranged laser beam attack to defeat underwater foes and clear obstacles!


[h2]Umbra the Bat[/h2]
We’d have gone truly batty without Umbra to help us out in certain aerial situations! Umbra the Bat gave us the power of flight, allowing us to discover secret areas, reach elevated platforms, and avoid flying foes. Umbra’s sonic screech attack also damages enemies and breaks barriers.



Now you know all about your new mounts, get out there and start chomping, flying, swimming, and charging! Luna, signin’ off!

Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut is now available to play on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox PC (with Xbox Play Anywhere support), Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Amazon Luna.

Knights Peak and VEA Games are joining forces with U&I Entertainment to launch a physical edition of Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 22, 2025!

To celebrate this exciting news, feast your eyes on the accolades trailer to see how the adventures of Niko and Luna have captivated fans worldwide.

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Fans of the platforming adventure game will have the chance to own a physical edition of Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut, with two unique versions hitting store shelves later this summer:

• Standard Edition: Includes the full Director’s Cut game on disc or cartridge.
• Deluxe Edition: Includes the full game, an exclusive Art Book showcasing never-before-seen illustrations, and a CD Soundtrack featuring the enchanting Original Soundtrack (OST) by David Wise.

Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut will be available at major retailers worldwide and select specialty stores. The Standard Edition will retail at €34.99/$34.99, with the Deluxe Edition retailing at €54.99/$54.99. 

Pre-orders will be available soon — stay tuned to our official channels for more magical updates!

Hey, adventurers—Luna, here! Are you ready to check out the beautiful, fun, and downright dangerous realms that await you? As Niko and I journey through The Magical World, I’ve been making notes on each zone we visit to help out our fellow travelers. 

There’s plenty of loot to pick up and scenery to enjoy, so don’t forget to collect everything and see it all! 

Just when we thought our adventure was over, we discovered another realm to explore! 
[h2]Secret World[/h2]
Niko and I couldn’t wait to discover this new world, and leapt into action immediately, landing in the eerie castle at Acid Elevators. As the elevator descended, we picked up as much loot as our paws could carry, being careful to avoid the Cobrings trying to stop our fun! 

Next up was Spider Mines, a dark cavern teeming with creepy crawlies, cruel Cobrings, and minecart madness! We travelled along the abandoned mining rails, jumping gaps and avoiding falling boulders on a rollercoaster ride, until we crashed into the chilly atmosphere of Frost Flight.



Delving deeper into this snow-laden scene, Niko deftly dove to avoid dangerous spikes, projectiles, and falling pillars. Little did we know, the worst was yet to come!

We arrived at Crushing Grounds, a stone fortress with several foes to beat and even more obstacles to overcome. Timing is key here, or you may find yourself flattened! 

Rainshot Citadel was up next, an overgrown, wooded area of the castle with perilous airbourne obstacles to use to your advantage. The bad weather may be atmospheric, but this heavy rain was certainly not relaxing! 

Soon it was time for The Final Battle. An old foe had returned, and we’d have to use all our cunning and skills to defeat them once and for all…

Niko and I hope you enjoy each world you encounter on your adventures as much as we did! Luna, signin’ off!

Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director’s Cut is now available to play on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox PC (with Xbox Play Anywhere support), Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Amazon Luna.

Join Niko and Luna in the definitive version of the charming platforming adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut, now available as a free upgrade on Steam.

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The Director’s Cut brings refined gameplay, enhanced visuals, brand-new levels, and even more magic that will captivate both existing fans and newcomers. This reimagined edition also includes a brand new score for the new World composed by the legendary David Wise!  

[h2]New World & Modes [/h2]

Explore a new World (and take on a new mean Boss!) with fresh challenges, hidden treasures, and additional surprises waiting to be discovered. Go through Easy, Normal and a brand new Hard mode with nail-biting challenge modifiers to challenge your skills from the comfort of your couch.

[h2]Seamless Transition[/h2]

Upgrade easily with the Director’s Cut, keeping all save games and progress (at no additional cost if you own the original game), and challenge yourself with new trophies and achievements to earn.

[h2]Accessibility Improvements[/h2]

New voiceovers and languages (DE/FR/ES/JP/PT-BR/ZH-CN) have been added for PlayStation®, Xbox, and PC. Also available is a new easy mode made even easier to ensure the game is even more family-friendly and accessible for your little ones on all platforms.


We want to thank our players for sending their feedback—we got a lot of ideas to transform Nikoderiko from a good game to (hopefully) a great one. We’re so proud to bring you a game for players of all ages, which we hope helps you fall in love with the platformer genre the way we did.

Jump into the Director’s Cut today, and experience the magic!

Note: The Director's Cut upgrade also removed any third Party DRM.

Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut, as its title suggests, puts players back in the shoes of the titular Niko and Luna in an expanded and upgraded version of its 2024 original release.

At first glance, Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut may not appear to be a significant upgrade over its initial release, but a closer look reveals a wealth of new content. One of the more apparent changes is a noticeable improvement in visual fidelity, particularly in lighting and material quality. Environments such as gemstones and lava tend to stand out more than in the original version, contrasting with the foliage and rougher materials in a way that surpasses the visual quality of the 2024 game.

On the topic of visual fidelity and graphics, it will be interesting to see how the director’s cut of Nikoderiko fares on lower-end platforms like the Nintendo Switch, as the original release on that platform already suffered from noticeable performance issues. Hopefully,... Read more