Official Announcement Analysis · 2026-06-18

Jumping, Climbing, and Power Statues Expand Exploration

The movement system includes jumping, ladders, and vines, while Power Statues add short challenges and progression rewards.

What was announced

The movement system includes jumping, ladders, and vines, while Power Statues add short challenges and progression rewards.

Confirmed facts

  • Players can jump and climb ladders and vines.
  • Movement combines with companion abilities.
  • Power Statue rewards can improve stamina and abilities.

What it means for players

Movement and upgrades may gate exploration routes, but the reveal does not establish a fixed metroidvania-style progression order.

This update narrows one specific player question using the publisher’s wording. It does not turn unreleased footage or marketing copy into invented routes, values, schedules, or performance claims.

What remains unconfirmed

Control details, fall penalties, ability unlock timing, statue locations, and upgrade costs remain unknown.

Official source

Source: Natsume first-trailer announcement, published 2026-06-18. This independent fan-site summary was reviewed on 2026-07-19.