One of Japan’s most enduring mobile RPGs is finally making the leap to dedicated hardware. On 11 July 2026, Colopl revealed White Cat Project INFINITY — a brand-new action RPG for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, slated for release in 2027. The announcement dropped during the 12th-anniversary livestream for the original White Cat Project NEW WORLD’S mobile title (Famitsu, Japanese), and it is the first time a console version of the franchise has ever been officially confirmed.
What Is White Cat Project?
White Cat Project (白猫プロジェクト) launched on iOS and Android in Japan in 2014 and became one of the country’s defining mobile action RPGs. The game built a massive following through its roster of expressive chibi-style characters, accessible action gameplay, and a relentless stream of collab events and story expansions. The current mobile title, NEW WORLD’S, celebrates its 12th year of continuous operation this month — an extraordinary run by any standard.
The franchise never officially launched in English, making it largely Japan-only to date. White Cat Project INFINITY has not yet confirmed any English localisation, but as a Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch title it could realistically see a wider regional release — regional availability to be confirmed closer to launch.
Character Link: The New Battle System
INFINITY is not a port — it is a fully original console game built around a new mechanic called Character Link. Party composition matters here: pairing certain characters together unlocks unique buff effects and changes how actions evolve mid-battle. The concept Colopl describes is “exhilarating action × rapidly expanding character links,” suggesting the combat rewards experimentation with different team builds rather than just upgrading a single unit.
The game also introduces a live selection system where, during combat, players choose whether to recruit new party members or reinforce existing ones — adding a light strategy layer to the real-time action. Local multiplayer for up to four players is supported, making it a strong couch co-op option for Switch 2 owners.
50+ Playable Characters from the Franchise
The launch roster will exceed 50 playable characters drawn from the NEW WORLD’S mobile game alongside original characters created specifically for INFINITY. For long-time fans of the mobile title, the prospect of playing favourite characters with console-quality controls and a dedicated action camera is the headline appeal.
Why This Took Eight Years — The Nintendo Patent Story
The backstory here is worth knowing. Back in 2018, Colopl announced a Switch version of White Cat Project — then quietly cancelled it. What emerged later was that Nintendo had filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Colopl in 2018, alleging that the mobile game’s touchscreen controls violated Nintendo patents related to joystick input. The lawsuit ran for three years and was settled in 2021.
That settlement almost certainly cleared the path for White Cat Project INFINITY — making this announcement a genuinely long-awaited moment for the franchise’s fans. The fact that Colopl revealed it during an anniversary stream tells you how significant they consider this milestone to be.
What Singapore Switch 2 Owners Should Know
No English localisation or precise 2027 release window has been announced. Singapore gamers with Nintendo Switch 2 or Switch who enjoy Japanese import titles should keep an eye on this — the action RPG genre and up to four-player local co-op translate well across language barriers. Whether Colopl will pursue a wider Asian release remains to be seen, but the Switch 2’s global positioning makes it more plausible than the purely mobile era ever did.
We will update this story as Colopl shares more details on pricing, regional availability, and a firm launch window. The announcement trailer above (in Japanese) gives a solid first look at the Character Link combos in motion.