{"rewrite":{"id":"r_4a9841fbd9b448268dac183d","clusterId":"c_824cf13169ca4ea5bd8e201a","slug":"kniv-studio-launches-srpg-stardust-wish-of-witch-on-steam","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Kniv Studio Launches SRPG 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' on Steam","summary":"South Korean indie studio Kniv Studio has released the turn-based simulation RPG 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' on Steam. The game blends traditional grid-based SRPG combat with a card battle system, and features pixel art animation. The soundtrack includes contributions from Mitsukiyo, KARUT, and seibin.","whyItMatters":"The release marks a new entry in the SRPG genre that explicitly fuses classic grid tactics with card-based mechanics, backed by a soundtrack from composers known for 'Blue Archive' and 'Stellar Blade'.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe game follows warrior Star and mage Yuu, childhood friends whose journey involves fighting over 'stars and destiny' and uncovering the secret of wish-granting stars. Combat relies on counters and combos executed through cards layered onto the traditional SRPG grid. Kniv Studio released the game alongside a story trailer and a soundtrack compilation video. The soundtrack credits Mitsukiyo and KARUT, both associated with 'Blue Archive', and seibin, who worked on 'Stellar Blade' and 'NIKKE'. Members of STUDIOALOH, led by Mitsukiyo, appear to have served as composers. The game is priced at 2,800 yen on Steam, with a 10% launch discount until June 12.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Kniv Studio's debut SRPG 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' brings in composers from 'Blue Archive' and 'Stellar Blade', trading genre pedigree for audio credibility on day one.","twitterPost":"Kniv Studio's 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' launches with pixel art and a card battle system, but the soundtrack credits (Mitsukiyo, KARUT, seibin) may be its real differentiator.","threadsPost":"Kniv Studio's 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' is a turn-based SRPG with pixel art and card mechanics, but the launch trailer highlights the soundtrack composers from 'Blue Archive' and 'Stellar Blade' more than the story. The audio team may be the game's strongest pitch in a crowded indie SRPG space.","newsletterBlurb":"South Korean indie studio Kniv Studio released 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' on Steam, a turn-based SRPG that combines grid tactics with card-based combat. The soundtrack features composers from 'Blue Archive' and 'Stellar Blade'. The game is available for 2,800 yen with a launch discount.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/29/167091.html\",\"title\":\"Smooth Dot Art and Animation Shine! Traditional SRPG Meets Modern Card Battle in 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' Now Available on Steam\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4197,"outputTokens":607,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780022779,"createdAt":"2026-05-29T02:46:11.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-29T03:00:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-29T03:00:28.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_824cf13169ca4ea5bd8e201a","canonicalTitle":"ヌルヌル動くドット絵とアニメが良い！伝統のSRPGと現代的カードバトル融合する『STARDUST: Wish of Witch』Steam配信開始","representativeArticleId":"a_4eaab947bb818d67b8d8d59e","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"STARDUST: Wish of Witch\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-29T00:33:25.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-29T02:43:20.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-29T03:00:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/976/G097664/20260529008/","title":"カードシステムを採用したSRPG「STARDUST: Wish of Witch」，Steamで本日配信。ドット絵アニメーションやコンボバトルが特徴"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/29/167091.html","title":"ヌルヌル動くドット絵とアニメが良い！伝統のSRPGと現代的カードバトル融合する『STARDUST: Wish of Witch』Steam配信開始"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["STARDUST: Wish of Witch"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Kniv Studio released 'STARDUST: Wish of Witch' on Steam on June 5, 2025.","The game is a turn-based simulation RPG that combines grid-based SRPG combat with a card battle system.","The soundtrack features contributions from Mitsukiyo, KARUT, and seibin, composers known for 'Blue Archive' and 'Stellar Blade'.","The game is priced at 2,800 yen on Steam with a 10% launch discount until June 12.","The story follows warrior Star and mage Yuu as they fight over 'stars and destiny' and uncover the secret of wish-granting stars."]}