{"id":704044,"date":"2025-12-17T14:10:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kotama-academy-citadel-launches-january-15-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:10:14","slug":"kotama-academy-citadel-launches-january-15-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kotama-academy-citadel-launches-january-15-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Kotama &#038; Academy Citadel launches January 15, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36e9c495f37\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36e9c495f37\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kotama-academy-citadel-launches-january-15-2026\/#Release_Date_Trailer\" >Release Date Trailer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Side-scrolling 3D Metroidvania <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> <em>Kotama &amp; Academy Citadel<\/em> will launch for PC via <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3639650\/KotamaAcademy_Citadel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Steam<\/a> on January 15, 2026, publisher 2P Games and developer Atomstring Games announced. <span id=\"more-1015676\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In <em>Kotama &amp; Academy Citadel<\/em>, players assume the role of an exchange student named Kotama as she explores through the mysterious Academy Citadel, aiming to become the esteemed \u201cCarmel Star.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here is an overview of the game, via its <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link-external\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3639650\/KotamaAcademy_Citadel\/\" target=\"_blank\">Steam page<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 About<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Kotama &amp; Academy Citadel<\/em> is a 3D Metroidvania game where players embody a mysterious yet charming girl to explore the labyrinthine \u201cCarmel Academy Citadel.\u201d Embark on a witty, vibrant, and adrenaline-fueled journey to claim the title of \u201cCarmel Star.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Story<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AD: content --><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Carmel.<\/p>\n<p>An academy celebrated as the pinnacle of cutting-edge <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here, \u201csurvival of the fittest\u201d reigns supreme.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Carmel Star,\u201d a symbol of ultimate prestige, is the dream every student covets.<\/p>\n<p>As the centennial celebration <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaches, a new \u201cCarmel Star Election\u201d is set to begin.<\/p>\n<p>Kotama, an mysterious \u201cexchange student\u201d who emerges from obscurity, decides to join the race.<\/p>\n<p>An academy cloistered from the world.<\/p>\n<p>Crises lurking in every shadow.<\/p>\n<p>A girl shrouded in mystery.<\/p>\n<p>Where did it all begin?<\/p>\n<p>Who is worthy of the crown?<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Gameplay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Explore the Enclosed Citadel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traverse and witness the Academy\u2019s surreal blend of reality and sci-fi landscapes. Harness Kotama\u2019s fluid-based abilities to overcome obstacles, evade traps. Collect items, weapons, and upgrades to grow stronger, unlock new skills, find your way to ascend and become \u201cThe Carmel Star.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Engage in Intense Combat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this campus where strength reigns supreme, exceptional prowess is key to fulfilling your ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>Confront dozens of peculiar foes and formidable rivals on your path to victory! Clash with them head-on!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evade swiftly and shatter Detonation Points to overpower your enemies.<\/li>\n<li>Use your unique \u201cFluid Detonation\u201d ability to instantly turn the tide of the battle.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the Mind Acceleration mode to seize fleeting openings and crush your opponents decisively.<\/li>\n<li>Unlock various weapons, unleash unique skills, and customize your own combat style.<\/li>\n<li>Customize Memocards to your liking! Leverage diverse bonus effects to secure victory with ease!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Rescue Lovely Companions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meet peculiar, captivating students scattered across the citadel.<\/p>\n<p>Aid them during your journey, uncover their stories, and earn their loyalty as allies in your campaign for \u201cThe Carmel Star.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Even a small choice may sway the Academy\u2019s and your final fate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Uncover Hidden Truths<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use your special ability to rewind time, and head back to the starting point, revisit explored areas, chart new paths to tackle temporal riddles, and peel back layers of the Academy\u2019s century-spanning grand plan and the secrets of Kotama\u2019s own origins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Building on a classic Metroidvania gameplay of \u201cExploration + Combat,\u201d we fuse <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/anime-manga\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Anime || Manga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anime<\/a>-style rendering, multi-path exploration, and the innovative Fluid Detonation System for a fresh take on this genre:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vibrant Anime Aesthetics<\/strong> \u2013 Gorgeous game rendering and 2D dynamic characters\u2019 illustrations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intense Combat<\/strong> \u2013 Fast-paced duels demanding precision, reflexes, and strategy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Epic Boss Battles<\/strong> \u2013 Uniquely designed challenges that test mastery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploration Rewards<\/strong> \u2013 Abundant collectibles and upgrades for curious adventurers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Difficulty<\/strong> \u2013 Casual mode or hardcore challenges\u2014play it your way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Watch a new trailer below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Release_Date_Trailer\"><\/span><span>Release Date Trailer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>English<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kotama and Academy Citadel | Release Date Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zoiwFtJ_tQk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Japanese<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u5c11\u5973\u3068\u5b66\u5712\u57ce | \u767a\u58f2\u65e5\u4e88\u5b9a\u30c8\u30ec\u30fc\u30e9\u30fc\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TcbU_14SO84?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Korean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kotama and Academy Citadel \uff5c \ubc1c\ub9e4\uc77c \uacf5\uc2dd \uc608\uace0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mTaCR4VXngA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Traditional Chinese<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u5c11\u5973\u8207\u5b78\u9662\u57ce | \u767c\u552e\u65e5\u9810\u544a\u5ba3\u50b3\u7247\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4EHkFgc42H0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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