Estella is a 3D rhythm game developed by Taiwan's Imanity, published by Shochiku Games, with Steam early access planned for this winter, about 40 songs, and Chapter 1 content. A PC demo updated October 19 added three songs and a chapter one theme, following a limited TGS 2026 demo in September.
Estella is a 3D music rhythm game developed by Taiwan's Imanity and published by Shochiku Games. Players steer an octagonal interface with mouse and keyboard while 3D effects unfold in sync with the music, an experience the studio compares to traveling through space as a comet. Each planet is a chapter told in visual novel format. Steam early access is planned for this winter with about 40 songs.
The game's public rollout started at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where a limited demo ran from September 17 to 21. Shochiku Games framed the TGS demo as a hands-on look before the winter early access launch. The publisher's role is new for the company: this is its entry into rhythm game publishing.
On October 19, Shochiku Games updated the PC demo with three songs: PUPA by Morimori Atsushi, enchanted love by linear ring, and Festival Forever by Takio. The update also reworked the main visual and UI. A new PV introduced the Chapter 1 theme song, Elina, with music by Kyiku and rinri and vocals by Es, and confirmed that Saima Nakano voices the protagonist, also named Elina. The demo patch and the TGS showing are the two public touchpoints so far. Early access, with Chapter 1 and roughly 40 songs, remains planned for this winter.
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Shochiku Games updated the PC demo of Estella on October 19, adding three songs: PUPA by Morimori Atsushi, enchanted love by linear ring, and Festival Forever by Takio. The update also reworks the main visual and UI. A new PV introduces Elina, the Chapter 1 theme song with music by Kyiku and rinri and vocals by Es, and reveals that Saima Nakano voices the protagonist Elina.
Shochiku Games will publish Estella, a 3D music rhythm game developed by Taiwan's Imanity. Players steer an octagonal interface with mouse and keyboard while 3D effects unfold in sync with the music, a play experience the studio compares to traveling through space as a comet. Each planet is a chapter told in visual novel format. Steam early access is planned for this winter with about 40 songs. A limited demo will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 from September 17 to 21.