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Home » News » Get Your Hands On Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut With A New Demo And Physical Editions

Get Your Hands On Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut With A New Demo And Physical Editions

But Why Tho?By But Why Tho?08/14/20252 Mins ReadUpdated:08/17/2025
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Knights Peak and VEA Games are bringing a physical edition of Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut to retail stores. Releasing on August 22, the physical version will be available as both a standard and deluxe edition. Players can also try a free demo, launching simultaneously.

Whether playing solo or in couch co-op, or taking the adventure on the go with Steam Deck, this is the perfect opportunity to meet Niko and Luna before embarking on the full magical journey.

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What is Nikoderiko: The Magical World about?

Nikoderiko: The Magical World is a charming platformer starring two mongooses on a quest through colorful worlds full of danger, treasures, and super-sized bosses. Developed by VEA Games, it offers co-op gameplay and a unique art style. The game is currently available digitally on PC (via Steam and the Epic Game Store), Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna.

 Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut Physical Edition Options

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Players have two options to bring the magical platformer home, with both physical editions including the complete Director’s Cut content.

Standard Edition

  • Featuring the complete Director’s Cut experience, available on PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch.
  • $34.99 USD 

Deluxe Edition

  • Available on Xbox Series X|S (including Xbox One on disc), PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch
  • Exclusive Art Book with never-before-seen illustrations
  • CD Soundtrack with the captivating OST by legendary composer David Wise
  • $54.99 USD

What is different in the Director’s Cut?

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But you’re probably wondering, what’s in the Director’s Cut? Available alongside the physical release, the Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director’s Cut demo invites players to dive into a substantial slice of the adventure to understand how exactly this edition of the game is different form its original launch. 

Some of the game features that you can find in the demo are:

  • 3 vibrant Levels: Journey into Sacred Forest, delve into the Tricky Caves, and escape Riptor’s rage in Snowland.
  • Full Voice-Over: Enjoy performances in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese.
  • Director’s Cut Enhancements: All visual and gameplay improvements from the full Director’s Cut are included in the demo.

The demo will be available on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, Xbox PC, GOG, and EGS.

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