{"id":9673,"date":"2026-09-11T08:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T00:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/ondeh-ondeh-kayas-tasty-tale-switch-2-announcement\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T08:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T00:52:14","slug":"ondeh-ondeh-kayas-tasty-tale-switch-2-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/ondeh-ondeh-kayas-tasty-tale-switch-2-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale: SEA-Inspired Game Announced for Switch 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

A game named after one of Southeast Asia’s most beloved desserts just made its debut on a Nintendo Direct stage \u2014 and it was made right here in our region.<\/p>\n

Metronomik, the Malaysian indie studio behind the cult-favourite No Straight Roads<\/em>, officially unveiled Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale<\/strong> at the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia Pte. Ltd.<\/strong> \u2014 the Singapore arm of Bandai Namco \u2014 the game is heading to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What Is Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale?<\/h2>\n
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Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale is a rhythm and puzzle action-adventure<\/strong> set in a world inspired by the rich cultures of Southeast Asia. Players guide protagonist Kaya on a coming-of-age journey to become a Worldbuilder \u2014 gathering Giants across vibrant regions and performing the Renewal Ritual to restore balance to her world.<\/p>\n

Metronomik was founded by Wan Hazmer<\/strong>, who served as lead game designer on Final Fantasy XV<\/em>, and Daim Dziauddin<\/strong>, a character designer from Street Fighter V<\/em>. Their 2020 debut, No Straight Roads<\/em>, picked up a passionate global fanbase for its music-driven combat and distinctive art style. Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale builds on that foundation while leaning much further into Southeast Asian culture and traditions.<\/p>\n

Rhythm, Spoons, and Rasa Sayang<\/h2>\n

Music is at the core of how Kaya moves and interacts with her world. Every action \u2014 exploration, puzzle-solving, combat \u2014 is synced to the musical beat. Kaya wields a Spoon<\/strong> as her weapon (a nod to Southeast Asian culinary traditions) and channels unique Ondeh powers<\/strong> that draw from the game’s namesake: the sweet, pandan-filled, coconut-coated kueh beloved across Singapore and Malaysia.<\/p>\n

The announcement trailer makes the cultural roots unmistakable: it opens with “Rasa Sayang”<\/strong>, the traditional folk song familiar to generations of Singaporeans and Malaysians. For local audiences, hearing that melody in a Nintendo Direct was a moment that landed very differently than just another game reveal.<\/p>\n

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