{"site":"Yomimono","license":"CC BY 4.0 (citation required)","generated_at":"2026-05-23T01:33:50.436Z","story":{"id":"r_5df5620b3e4344f9a720a1d7","slug":"mirth-island-rhythm-adventure-announced-for-2026-release","url":"https://yomimono.id/mirth-island-rhythm-adventure-announced-for-2026-release","headline":"Mirth Island Rhythm Adventure Announced for 2026 Release","summary":"Publisher SOEDESCO and developer Clay Game Studio have announced \"Mirth Island,\" a rhythm game adventure for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in late 2026. The game follows a young duck named Dodo who returns to his hometown after failing to become an actor. Players work to rebuild a dilapidated theater that once inspired Dodo, alongside childhood friends Bibi and Rita. By solving daily problems for the island's animal residents, players deepen bonds and recruit performers for the theater. The rhythm minigames are tied to story and quest content, with playful animations and warm music. The game supports Japanese and is based on the developer's earlier free 2024 title \"Mirth Melody.\" A trailer has been released alongside the announcement.","why_it_matters":"The game expands on a free 2024 prototype with a full commercial release across multiple platforms, including Japanese console versions, indicating SOEDESCO's continued investment in niche, story-driven rhythm titles.","published_at":"2026-05-20T07:47:19.000Z","source_count":2,"sources":["4Gamer.net","Game Spark"],"citations":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","title":"Heartwarming Rhythm ADV \"Mirth Island\" Where a Duck Rebuilds a Theater of Memories, to Release in Late 2026","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/008/G100817/20260520014/"},{"source":"Game Spark","title":"Rhythm Game ADV 'Mirth Island' About a Duck Rebuilding a Theater After a Broken Dream to Release in 2026 with Japanese Support - A Heartwarming Story Tied to Various Rhythm Games, Overcoming Setbacks Through Interactions with Residents","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/20/166647.html"}],"license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false}}}