Idea Factory, Compile Heart, and Sting announced Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC, launching worldwide in summer 2027 with English, Japanese, Thai, and Chinese language support.
Global Release Platforms Confirmed
The sequel to 2023’s Dokapon Kingdom: Connect was revealed by publishers Compile Heart and Idea Factory International, and developer Sting. The game will launch simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, marking the franchise’s first global release. The summer 2027 release window was confirmed, with supported languages including English, Japanese, Thai, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Product information specifies the release format as physical (TBA) and digital across all platforms.
Return to the Kingdom of #Dokapon in an all-new entry to the series!Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 arrives in Summer 2027 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam!Connect with players worldwide and put your friendships to the ultimate test for all the glory of Dokapon… pic.twitter.com/MnoLNkmfTM
— https://x.com/IdeaFactoryIntl/status/2115640757344178202
The game’s description from Games Press emphasizes its board-game-style RPG mechanics, where a single flick of the spinner can lead to victory or risky territory with friends. The Steam page overview, cited by Gematsu, highlights the ability to create your very own hero
through a Character Creation system and the choice between friendship or betrayal.
Enhances Customization Through New Modes
Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 retains the series’ signature board-game-style RPG mechanics, allowing up to four players to compete or cooperate. Key additions include enhanced character customization, cooperative battles where rewards can be shared or hoarded, and a new mode where all players start at a high level with powerful equipment. Gematsu highlighted the friendship-destroying
gameplay, where players can steal items, prank rivals, and battle on shared spaces. Noisy Pixel noted the inclusion of 10+ job classes, enabling players to master or unlock new roles through in-game conditions.
Additional features include the ability to sacrifice your friendships and seize victory
by attacking rivals, stealing money and items, and using predictive mind games
to outmaneuver opponents, as described in Gematsu. The game’s design emphasizes unexpected twists
and opportunities to turn even the closest friendships into fierce rivalries,
as noted in COGconnected.
Public Debut and Event Details
The game’s global debut will occur at the Thailand Game Show 2026, running from October 29 to November 1. Attendees can view the announcement trailer, play the original Dokapon Kingdom: Connect, and collect a promotional pin badge. The Thailand Game Show 2026 will also feature the original game for attendees to play.
Unanswered Questions and Next Steps
While the release date and platforms are confirmed, details about physical vs. digital editions remain unspecified.
Additional details about the game’s physical and digital release formats, including pricing, remain pending, according to Games Press. The game’s voiceover options, confirmed as English and Japanese, are listed.
More on Nintendo Switch 2
Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 set to release in Summer 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC: https://t.co/VYdZ6iXs52 pic.twitter.com/TlIGKCLbZh
— https://x.com/RPGSite/status/2115647236780478705
Dokapon Kingdom Connect 2 revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch https://t.co/6YLCNnhmmY pic.twitter.com/spm6muwyuR
— https://x.com/NinEverything/status/2115640978107404664
Dokapon Kingdom: Connect 2 arrives on Switch and Switch 2 Summer 2027 https://t.co/9bg8e81Zng
— https://x.com/GoNintendoTweet/status/2115643921246150796