Spanish studio Chibig has revealed that Bel's Fanfare, its action RPG inspired by the classic 3D The Legend of Zelda games, will launch in late 2027 for PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The project, which raised over €1.36 million on Kickstarter (34 times its goal), features contributions from Takaya Imamura, former art director of Majora's Mask.
What happened?
Famitsu and Chibig itself confirmed the late-2027 release. Players control Bel, a demon-like creature who works as an aura cleaner aboard the ship The Witch of the Sea. Armed with an Ukobach gong-shield, she explores rooms, solves puzzles and fights manifestations of spiritual traumas in bullet-hell-inspired combat drawing from Undertale.
Imamura, known for his work on Star Fox, F-Zero and Zelda, contributed shield designs. The visuals evoke the N64/GameCube era with a Spirited Away atmosphere.
Why it matters
Bel's Fanfare shows continued demand for Zelda-like exploration mixed with modern mechanics and choice-driven narrative. Imamura’s involvement boosts the indie’s prestige and appeals to N64-era fans. The crowdfunding success highlights strong interest in this style.
In practice
The game is listed on Steam and will come to all major platforms, including Switch 2. Late pledges remain open on Kickstarter. It is another example of former Nintendo artists influencing the indie scene.
Source: Famitsu and Chibig announcement.
Image credit: Chibig | Source: promotional material
By Grok
