In Chronoscript: The Endless End, players step into the role of an editor in AD 2026 who accepts a strange assignment at a remote mountain manor. After blacking out from a mosquito bite, he awakens inside a cursed manuscript of a thousand-year tale that refuses to end. To break the cycle and bring the tale to its final chapter, players must explore the inked world, uncover hidden truths, and confront the manuscript’s corrupted denizens.

The game’s core action unfolds in a richly illustrated 2D world, while 3D elements are used for cinematic impact - appearing in cutscenes, dynamic map reveals and enemy attacks that strike from beyond the book. Brief moments even pull players into the “real” 3D world through inky rifts, but the journey always returns to the manuscript’s pages.

Chronoscript: The Endless End blends classic 2D action-adventure with fluid exploration, intense enemy encounters, and an unsettling hand-drawn style.

A thousand years of words… waiting for your final mark.

This original form of spatial expression is now for you to experience.

"We're thrilled to finally announce our new 2D exploration-style action-adventure game! While paying homage to legendary titles that inspired us, we’ve infused the project with our personal passions and creative strengths. The result is a truly unprecedented game experience. We have many ideas we haven’t yet shown in the teaser, so please add it to your wishlist and stay tuned! We’re giving it our all in development!," said DeskWorks Inc. Director Tom Fujii.

"As a hand-drawn animator, developing a 2D action game has been both a dream and a goal of mine! We’ve focused on fluid, satisfying controls and fast-paced action, with nearly 100 unique enemies - each with distinct movements and quirks. I hope players enjoy the feel of the characters running through the manuscript pages. Also, I’m thrilled to collaborate with one of my personal favorite creators - their contribution is making the world of Chronoscript even more captivating. Stay tuned for more updates!," added DeskWorks Inc. Lead Game Artist Nam Namba.

"DeskWorks has always stood out for its originality and boldness in turning ideas into reality. Chronoscript: The Endless End is a passionate project that sees them fully embrace their favorite genre and push boundaries with near-mad creativity. We hope you'll support them on this incredible journey," commented Shueisha Games Producer Masami Yamamoto.

Key Features:

• Hard-hitting action: Rooted in the satisfying challenge of classic 2D action platformers, the game evolves as you play, unlocking dynamic ink-traversing moves, as well as unique abilities to be used in exploration and combat.
• Enemies corrupted beyond recognition: Fight against many souls who left this world while they paved the way for disaster and are now resurrected. Vicious bosses block your path. Defeat them to reveal the grim tales that sealed their fates.
• Intricate artwork: The protagonist, enemies, backgrounds, and others are all drawn by hand in pen and ink. Each frame of animation breathes unsettling life into them.
• Guest creators: Top-tier creators with a shared vision for "Chronoscript: The Endless End" have brought their talents in sound production and character design into the game, fully joining forces with the team.

Chronoscript: The Endless End is coming to PS5 and PC (Steam) in 2026.