Kernel Hearts launches in 2026 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 08 February 2026 / 1,696 Views
Publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Ephemera announced the roguelike action RPG, Kernel Hearts, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026.
A demo will be available for PC on March 31 and a Fortnite collaboration is in the works.
Read details on the game below:
Kernel Hearts is a unique blend of action RPG and roguelike elements with multiplayer cooperative play. As part of the M.A.H.O.U Unit, you are tasked with climbing the Tower of Babel, eliminating the angelic creatures in your path as you dethrone God and save a world drowning in ashes.
One More God Rejected
Mix and match your attacks, spells, and movement with unique powers during each run to unleash devastating combos on the enemies you encounter. Punch biblical monsters in the face with up to four friends. Each level culminates in an intense boss fight against the domain’s guardian
Equip and Customize Your Units
After each expedition, you will return to the last memory backup in a laboratory located on the outskirts of humanity’s last holdout. Spend the rewards from each run to unlock and equip up to 256KB of chips onto your Unit MAHOU.OS, and customize them as you see fit.
Transform Into a Magical Girl
Harness the strength of the tower to dispel the Heavenly Curse from yourself, unleashing a devastating attack on nearby foes and attaining your true form for a short period.
Bond With Your Allies
Interact with the tower’s unique inhabitants and give them gifts to deepen your bond.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
