Monthly online worldwide tournaments starting this June
TOKYO — 25 April 2026 — SHIKA-Q, the high-octane PvP puzzle battle game with music elements, developed and published by AGNI-FLARE CO., LTD., connects with the competitive gaming scene in a newly announced upcoming side event at EVO Japan 2026, taking place on Sunday, 3 May 2026 (JST). Registration for the SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament is open until Wed, 2 May at 6:00 PM JST.
No falling puzzle pieces here! Fight for control of 10×10 boards in a quick-thinking battle of wits on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Rotate and precisely place shaped tiles to form Links, and execute strategic moves to push back against opponents.
Mere milliseconds separate victory and defeat, but thoughtful moves can outsmart opponents — which strategy will prevail? Strike a balance between lightning-fast reaction times and pre-planned tile placements. Form special patterns to execute Attacks, Disruptions, Recoveries and special moves that can shift momentum and deplete an opponent’s HP bar in an instant.
Hear and feel high-pressure moments as SHIKA-Q’s 30+ fully voiced music tracks sync with arcade visuals and punchy sound effects, amplifying tension and encouraging flow state gameplay for competitors to truly get in the zone.
Clear 99 stages and aim for the high score in Challenge Mode where optimal tile placement is the key to victory, or test skills against rivals across the globe in Versus Mode featuring ranked online matches.
Unlock UI designs, music, emotes, loading screens, wallpapers and much more with the DLC Battle Pass. Future competitors can look forward to monthly online tournaments and new game modes to be announced at a later date, on the official SHIKA-Q YouTube channel with 150,000 subscribers.
SHIKA-Q is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and currently in development for PC via Steam with language options in English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Dutch. For more information, follow SHIKA-Q on Steam, YouTube, X and join the official SHIKA-Q Discord.
About AGNI-FLARE CO., LTD.
Agni Flare Co., Ltd. is a creative production company whose corporate philosophy is “to make gaming experiences more captivating.” With a focus on game visual production—including real-time effects—the company handles a wide range of creative projects.
Notable projects include Splatoon 3 and the Dragon Quest series. Following the 2020 release of Shikaku Q for smartphones (iOS/Android), the company has also begun planning and developing its own titles.
