- Kiwiworks Unveils Trailer for New Story Action RPG ‘Shadow of the Doll’
- Implementation of core systems such as real-time combat, giant boss doll duels, exploration, and crafting
- A new narrative sharing the world of ‘Witch’s Spring’… Targeting PC and console release in the second half of 2027
KIWIWALKS, the developer of the ‘Witch’s Spring’ series which has sold over 300,000 copies, has released the first trailer for ‘Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita,’ a 3D story action RPG currently under development.
The newly released video showcases real-time combat featuring the protagonist ‘Fiyorita’ and a tense showdown with a giant boss doll, while also capturing actual gameplay footage of the game’s key systems, such as field exploration, item crafting, and equipment enhancement.
‘Shadow of the Doll: The Tale of Fiyorita’ is a new title that shares the worldview of the popular game ‘The Witch’s Spring’ while featuring a new protagonist and an independent narrative. Development of the game is underway with the goal of releasing it on PC and console platforms in the second half of 2027.
‘Fiyorita’, born without emotions or memories, looks beyond the mirror in search of the ‘finished product’.
The protagonist, Fiyorita, is a doll born without emotions or memories. Following the instructions of a familiar “voice,” she explores the mysterious world beyond the mirror and absorbs the life force of other dolls to become a complete “finished product.”
The released trailer features colorful spaces connected by mirrors, as well as scenes that offer a glimpse into the work’s signature dreamlike atmosphere and core narrative, including a girl in a black dress with the exact same face as Fiyorita.
This new title shares the same worldview as Kiwiworks’ previous work, ‘The Witch’s Spring’. According to the official Steam store page, it features a narrative structure where the direction of the story and the scenes encountered change depending on the order in which the player unlocks the hidden rooms beyond the mirror.
Real-time weapon switching, boss summon battles, and base development of the ‘White Nest Room’
The released trailer focuses on the diverse real-time combat system. The protagonist, Fiyorita, confronts enemies utilizing unique skills and attack speeds and ranges that vary depending on the equipped weapon.
You can witness dynamic action such as switching weapons in real-time during combat or deflecting enemy magic. Furthermore, three-dimensional combat tailored to the battlefield unfolds, such as exploiting giant bosses’ weaknesses or linking terrain elevations to jump skills.
A unique system has also been newly revealed where players can absorb the life force of a defeated boss doll and directly summon it to fight alongside them as an ally. Additionally, players can craft various tools and enhance weapons using materials collected during exploration.
In the ‘White Nest Room,’ the base where she first opened her eyes, Fiyorita prepares for her next exploration by crafting combat tools and magic, and further enhancing her weapons and skills.
Kiwiworks’ first action RPG challenge following the 300,000-copy success of ‘Witch’s Spring R’
Kiwiworks is a Korean indie developer that has been developing games centered on charming characters, unique worldviews, and in-depth stories.
The company has proven the strength of solid storytelling RPGs through its original IP, the ‘Witch’s Spring’ series, and its flagship title, ‘Witch’s Spring R’, achieved the milestone of 300,000 cumulative sales worldwide on PC and consoles. Notably, as of November 11, 2026, the cumulative user rating across all languages on Steam remains at the highest rating of ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ .
Unlike their previous turn-based titles, ‘Shadow of the Doll: The Story of Fiyorita’ is Kiwiworks’ first foray into real-time action RPGs. According to foreign media reports, the title was first publicly revealed last September for PC (Steam) and console platforms, and specific supported console platforms will be announced sequentially in the future.
Kiwiworks, which garnered favorable reviews from global users with ‘Witch’s Spring R’, has signaled an even broader horizon of its worldview through its first real-time action RPG.
Featuring exploration of a dreamlike mirror world and colorful real-time action, ‘Shadow of the Doll: The Tale of Fiyorita’ is scheduled for official release on PC (Steam) and consoles in the second half of 2027. More detailed information about the game and the latest development news can be found on the official Steam store page and Kiwiworks’ official channels.
Information regarding ‘The Shadow of the Doll: The Story of Fiyorita’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Game name | Shade of the Marionette: The Story of Piyorita |
| Developer | KIWIWALKS |
| Genre | 3D Story Action RPG |
| platform | PC (Steam), Console (Platforms undisclosed) |
| Scheduled for release | Second half of 2027 |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
