Pretty Pokémon-Like LumenTale Sheds Switch Console Exclusivity, Coming Soon to PS5
LumenTale: Memories of Trey, a turn-based Pokémon-inspired RPG, is expanding beyond its initial platform exclusivity following a successful launch. The game, which debuted on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in May 2026, will soon arrive on PlayStation 5.
The game features the core gameplay loop of gathering a team of cute creatures and using them in turn-based combat, drawing clear inspiration from the Pokémon franchise. The charming art style and creature design have apparently resonated with players, with the Switch and PC launch performing well enough to justify bringing the title to additional platforms.
This expansion to PS5 comes after a relatively brief period of console exclusivity on the Switch. The port to PlayStation 5 reflects a growing trend among indie and mid-tier developers to maximize their reach by releasing on multiple platforms rather than maintaining long-term exclusivity arrangements. For players on PlayStation, the arrival of LumenTale offers another option in the creature-collecting RPG space, which has seen renewed interest in recent years.