Yokai Art 2: Tales of the Nine-Tails News

[h2]Demo 3.0 Released – New Maps, Bosses, and More![/h2][p][/p][p]Hello Yokai Art players![/p][p]Our journey continues with a major content drop that expands Hiro’s story, intensifies the challenges, and prepares you for epic confrontations ahead. Here’s what awaits:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🗺️ New Maps & Levels[/h2][p]National Museum Esplanade[/p]

• [p]Levels: 3-1, 3-2[/p]
• [p]Mechanics: Thunderbolts will continuously strike the map. Keep the Lightning Rod active to absorb the lightning and protect your units.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Inside the National Museum[/p]

• [p]Levels: 3-3, 3-4, 3-5[/p]
• [p]Mechanics: Protect the Guards of Embroidered Uniform and use them as frontline defenders against possessed relics.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎚️ New Features[/h2]

• [p]Lily Pad A special unit appearing in selected Ethereal Battle maps. Place it on water to create a platform for deploying other units.[/p][p]
  
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• [p]Kekkai – New Talent
  Kekkai can now attach to any unit, acting solely as that unit’s shield.[/p][p]
  
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• [p]Kyonshi Ultimate Cutscene
  Experience a brand-new cinematic when unleashing Kyonshi’s ultimate ability!
  
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[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]👊 New Bosses[/h2]

• [p]Ryuran – Human Form
  Captain of an Embroidered Uniform Squad. After discovering Hiro and his team causing chaos in her territory, she leads her squad to stop them.[/p][p]Her attack unleashes a lightning chain that targets units standing on wet tiles.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p]
• [p]The Possessed Hairpin
  A cursed relic passed down from the Shang Dynasty, now infused with one of the Nine-Tail’s tails. It can switch possession between museum relics, controlling them to strike with relentless force.[/p][p]
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[p]More surprises are in development – stay tuned![/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you for your continued support. Whether you’re a strategist, explorer, or speedrunner – there’s something new for everyone. See you in the next battle! 🐉[/p][p]Don’t forget to add our upcoming titles to your wishlist for the latest updates and earliest access upon release![/p][p]
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[h2]Demo 2.0 Released – New Maps, Bosses, and More![/h2]

Hello Yokai Art players!

We’re back with a major content drop that expands the world, deepens the challenges, and sets the stage for epic battles ahead. Here's what’s new:[p][/p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][hr][/hr][h2]🗺️ New Maps & Levels[/h2][p]Explore brand-new regions with unique gameplay mechanics:[/p]

• [p]Jiangnan Map[/p]
  • [p]Levels: 2-1, 2-2, 2-3[/p]
  • [p]Features: Navigate the new Water Lane, complete with aquatic enemies and dynamic boat mechanics![/p][p][/p]
• [p]Television Studio Map[/p]
  • [p]Levels: 2-4, 2-5[/p]
  • [p]Features: Engage in tactical rescue operations with toggle-able mechanic tiles to save Cameraman hostages.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🎚️ New Map Features[/h2][p]We've added exciting new features to make each run more dynamic and replayable:[/p]

• [p]Difficulty Mode Selector – Choose your challenge: Chill, Normal, or Hard.[/p]
• [p]Jiangnan Enhancements – Strategic water combat and terrain navigation.[/p]
• [p]TV Studio Twists – Puzzle-like scenarios and interactive mission objectives.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]👊 New Bosses[/h2][p]Two formidable foes have entered the battlefield:[/p]

• [p]Mouse Thug Boss
  A streetwise troublemaker who specializes in lobbing multiple firecrackers to blind and disorient your units. His unpredictable attacks and area control make positioning critical in this fast-paced encounter.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Hone Onna Boss
  A haunting bone yokai who takes the form of an eerie singing diva. Her voice empowers nearby enemies with speed buffs and culminates in devastating large-area damage, turning the battlefield into a deadly stage.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🐢 New Unit: Puppet Turtle[/h2]

• [p]Role: Artillery Unit[/p]
• [p]An RNG-based Artillerist that launches indirect elemental projectiles with a small chance to massively crit. Best deployed in the backline to apply unpredictable pressure through varied elemental damage.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🎮 Controller Support (Beta)[/h2][p]Now playable with:[/p]

• [p]Xbox controller[/p]
• [p]PS controller[/p]
• [p]Steam Deck[/p]

[p]Enjoy the full experience from the comfort of your controller setup! Feedback welcome as we polish this feature.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🌩️ Sneak Peek: Upcoming Content[/h2][p]Here’s what’s coming soon:[/p]

• [p]Map 3 Expansion[/p]
  • [p]Encounter the Embroidered Uniform Guard Organization during a stormy, thunderous confrontation.[/p]
  • [p]Delve into the National Museum where possessed relics await your resistance.[/p]
• [p]Rogue Lite Mode Enhancements[/p]
  • [p]More boons and relics to diversify your build paths.[/p]
  • [p]Unlockable God Powers to shift the tide of battle.[/p]
  • [p]New bosses and even tougher difficulty tiers![/p]

[p]More surprises are in development – stay tuned![/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you for your continued support. Whether you’re a strategist, explorer, or speedrunner – there’s something new for everyone.
See you in the next battle! 🐉[/p][p]
Don’t forget to add our upcoming titles to your wishlist for the latest updates and earliest access upon release![/p][p]
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[p]Dive into the spiritual battlefield of Yokai Art 2: Tales of the Nine-Tails — the highly anticipated strategy sequel is now available to try in demo form![/p][p][/p][p]🕹️ Play Free Demo Now, leave your feedback, and wishlist to help shape the full release![/p][p][/p][p]The Nine-Tails is watching… are you ready to join the team?[/p]

[p][/p][p]Dear Exorcists,[/p][p]The shrine doors have opened. The demo for Yokai Art 2: Tales of the Nine-Tails is now available on Steam! Step into a mystical strategy game where folklore meets roguelite chaos and tactical tower defense unfolds the hidden story.

[/p][h2]What’s Inside the Demo?[/h2][p]Two powerful modes await you in this early slice of the game:[/p][h3]Story Mode (Map 1-1 to Map 1-5)[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Engage in 5 unique stages across beautiful environments.[/p]
• [p]Dive into comic-style cutscenes and unlock the lore behind the Tales of the Nine-Tails.[/p]
• [p]Experience both classic tower defense battles and the unique merge-style card battle system.[/p]
• [p]Earn early in-game rewards that showcase what's to come.[/p]

[h3]Roguelite Mode[/h3][p][/p]

• [p]Test your power in 3 difficulty levels, each with escalating threats and blessings.[/p]
• [p]Channel divine powers from 4 featured gods:[/p]
  • [p]⚡ Erlang Sheng (Lightning)[/p]
  • [p]🔥 Nezha (Fire)[/p]
  • [p]🌊 Dragon God (Water)[/p]
  • [p]⛰️ Local Earth God[/p]
• [p]Mix and match 20+ God’s Boons to break the limit.[/p]
• [p]Discover 12 powerful relics to boost your run.[/p]
• [p]Choose from 2 Player Skills to shape your battle tactics.[/p]
• [p]Progress through a Permanent Upgrade Tree — carry forward spiritual strength and unlock permanent improvements that grow stronger with every run.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]What to Expect in the Full Release[/h2][p]Your support makes everything below possible. Here’s what’s in store for the final launch:[/p][h3]Full Story Mode[/h3]

• [p]Play through Map 1-1 to 7-3, completing the full campaign.[/p]
• [p]Unlock every story unit, each with unique skills and synergies.[/p]
• [p]More girls compared to demo version.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Dive deeper into the world with full chapter comics and lore.[/p]
• [p]Access all player skills, including powerful new abilities.[/p]

[h3]Full Roguelite Mode[/h3]

• [p]Wield divine powers from 12 total gods with many more boons, each adding unique playstyles and interactions.[/p]
• [p]Unlock the God Power mechanic: harness overwhelming power by stacking blessings from a single god.[/p]
• [p]Collect the complete relic set and uncover meta-changing artifacts.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Fully unlock the Permanent Upgrade Tree: build branching paths that enhance your stats, offer new options, and adapt to your playstyle long-term.[/p]

[h3]Extras & Replayability[/h3]

• [p]Unlock exclusive gallery entries and rewards as you progress.[/p]
• [p]Equip character skins for visual customization.[/p]
• [p]Participate in seasonal events with rotating gameplay twists.[/p]

[h3]Accessibility[/h3]

• [p]Controller support[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Wishlist Milestones — Help Unlock Global Rewards![/h2][p]Every wishlist boosts our visibility and unlocks content for all players at launch:[/p][p]Wishlist Goal
5,000 wishlist[/p]

• [p]+ 1 new non-evolve unit[/p]

[p]10,000 wishlist[/p]

• [p]+Animated scene of Summer skin Sanbi for Yokai Art 1 player. (Available when purchased both games)[/p]
• [p]10% launch discount[/p]

[p]20,000 wishlist[/p]

• [p]+ 1 Unit skin with animated scenes.[/p]
• [p]15% launch discount[/p]

[p]30,000 wishlist[/p]

• [p]+ 1 Unit skin with animated scenes.[/p]
• [p]20% launch discount[/p]

[p]40,000 wishlist[/p]

• [p]Nine-tails skin with animated scenes.[/p]
• [p]25% launch discount[/p]

[p]50,000+ wishlist[/p]

• [p]+ 1 new evolve unit girl with full storyline and animated scene. Yokai type decided by player.[/p]

[p]And yet more to come[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]📣 How You Can Help[/h2][p]✨ Play the Demo – Your feedback helps shape the final game. [/p][p]✨ Wishlist & Follow – Stay up-to-date and help unlock global rewards. [/p][p]✨ Tell Your Friends – Share the masquerade and spread the spirit! [/p][p]✨ Leave Feedback – We’d love to hear what you love and what you'd like to see improved.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for joining us on this mythic journey.[/p][p]The yokai await your command...[/p][p]With spirit and steel, [/p][p]— Secret Labo —[/p][p][/p][h2]Upcoming Games[/h2][h2][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2]