MONTERREY, Mexico – June 18, 2026 – Funky Can Creative, the Mexico-based independent studio behind the PopSlinger series, is excited to announce TeaKnights, a brand-new Y2K-inspired musical rail shooter currently in development and targeting Steam and Nintendo Switch.
First revealed through Funky Can Creative’s official announcement post, TeaKnights marks a new journey for the studio as it develops its own Sin & Punishment-style musical rail-shooter, built around low-poly 3D graphics, fast arcade movement, and a vivid audiovisual identity.
The announcement quickly drew attention online, with the reveal post receiving more than 4.3K likes within 24 hours. The project was also covered by Japanese games outlet Game*Spark, which highlighted TeaKnights as a low-poly 3D rail shooter inspired by classics such as Sin & Punishment and Star Fox 64.
A New Musical Action Game from the Creators of PopSlinger
With TeaKnights, Funky Can Creative is expanding beyond the soda-and-coffee-fueled 2D action of PopSlinger into a new 3D action direction. The game blends rail-shooter mechanics with the studio’s love for music, stylish presentation, and expressive character-driven worlds.
Rather than being only a 1990s throwback, TeaKnights leans into a broader Y2K-inspired identity: low-poly 3D visuals, early-2000s digital attitude, retro-pop color, arcade speed, and the kind of playful audiovisual energy that shaped a generation of games, anime, and music culture.
Players can expect a musical rail-shooter experience where aiming, dodging, movement, and rhythm-driven style come together in colorful stages filled with personality.
“After PopSlinger, we wanted to begin a new journey while keeping the same expressive spirit that defines what we do,” said Jose Luis Abreu, Director of Funky Can Creative. “TeaKnights is our own take on the musical rail shooter — fast, stylish, low-poly, and full of the Y2K energy that shaped so much of what we love about games and pop culture. Seeing the first reaction from fans and Japanese press has been incredibly encouraging.”
Follow Development on Patreon
Alongside the announcement, Funky Can Creative has launched a new Patreon where fans can follow the development of TeaKnights more closely.
The Patreon will give supporters access to deeper behind-the-scenes updates, development notes, early creative materials, and more intricate looks at the game as production continues. It is designed as a space for fans who want to follow the creative process beyond trailers, screenshots, and public announcements.
PopSlinger Franchise Sale on Nintendo Switch
To celebrate the TeaKnights announcement, Funky Can Creative is also running a special Nintendo Switch sale for the PopSlinger franchise until July 8, 2026:
- PopSlinger — 80% off
- PopSlinger Vol. 2 – Loveless — 60% off
- PopSlinger Bundle — 70% off
Players who want to discover Funky Can Creative’s previous work can jump into the studio’s musical action universe at a deep discount.
Availability
TeaKnights is currently in development and is targeting Steam and Nintendo Switch. Release date, pricing, and additional details will be announced at a later time.
To learn more about TeaKnights, follow Funky Can Creative on X/Twitter at @FunkyCanDev, Instagram at @funkycancreative, and visit the studio’s Patreon for deeper development updates.
About Funky Can Creative
Based out of Mexico, Funky Can Creative is an award-winning studio founded in 2020 as a way to create an outlet for expressive developers during difficult times amidst lack of opportunities. The team’s main goal is to create expressive, memorable and musically-charged titles with influences of both Latin American and Japanese culture. PopSlinger Vol.2 – Loveless is the studio’s second title.
