You wake far from the heart of the forest – from home. Somewhere in the distance, the sound of a puppy’s bark echoes through the trees. It sounds like it needs help. You get to your feet...  Save a puppy and embark on a musical, hand-drawn adventure. Journey together to the heart of a magical forest. Run from danger and discover your powers.

As the story unfolds, the forest spirit and her puppy friend will rely on their unique abilities to protect each other from lurking danger and overcome challenges, immersing players in a truly emotional and memorable experience.

In this captivating tale, players will enjoy carefully crafted 2D hand-drawn art and animation, which brings the world of Koira to life. Koira is a heartwarming tale where you befriend and protect your new puppy from danger, enhanced by a beautiful original score that complements the poetic narrative. Traverse a musical forest, solve ancient puzzles, meet woodland creatures, and try to find your way home.

Discover your untapped powers and learn the true value of friendship.

Don't Nod and Studio Tolima are pleased to announce that Koira will launch on April 1, 2025 – more than two weeks ahead of the originally announced release date!

In addition, there will be a Support the Devs bundle which will include five pieces of concept art that can be used as wallpapers.

The PC demo of Koira is currently playable as part of Steam Next Fest, a celebration of upcoming games with demos, developer livestreams, and chats which runs until March 3.

A livestream with developers Ben Lega (Founder and Director) and Sander Vanhove (Lead Game Dev and Tech Artist) will air throughout the event, giving players the chance to gain some behind-the-scenes knowledge, insights, and a sneak peek of what happens in the game after the demo ends!

Players can continue to play the demo of Koira up until March 10.

Key Features:

• Bond with your new friend: feed it, take care of it, and play with it!
• Traverse shaded groves, snowy hills, dark caves, and more.
• Outsmart the relentless hunters using stealth and bravery.
• Support each other to restore an ancient forest and activate its mysterious monuments.
• Meet and help the animals of the forest.

Koira is coming to PC (Steam) and PS5 on April 1, 2025 at 17.99€/$17.99 with a 10% launch discount.