Marvelous and developer Edelweiss have released the second teaser trailer for Sakuna Chronicles: Kokorowa and the Gears of Creation, offering a closer look at the upcoming Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin spin-off. Published on November 12, 2026, the approximately three-and-a-half-minute video introduces additional characters, expands on Princess Kokorowa’s story and provides an early glimpse of combat involving mechanical dolls.
The new footage arrives nearly two years after the game’s initial announcement in November 2024. While Marvelous has revealed more of the project’s setting and apparent gameplay direction, its exact genre, supported platforms and release date remain unconfirmed.
The trailer focuses on Princess Kokorowa, a high-ranking goddess associated with wheels and inventions who previously appeared as Sakuna’s close friend in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Rather than continuing Sakuna’s original adventure directly, the spin-off places Kokorowa at the center of a separate story exploring her connection to mechanical inventions.
One of the trailer’s key revelations concerns Yagokoro-no-Kusabi, a mechanical expert whose actions helped set Kokorowa on the path to becoming an inventor goddess.
An early story sequence depicts Kusabi rescuing Kokorowa from bullies. During the encounter, he accidentally drops a gear belonging to one of his inventions, which Kokorowa subsequently retrieves.
Years later, Kokorowa learns that mechanical dolls associated with Kusabi may be running out of control. The trailer also introduces characters named Takebina and Aikichi, alongside a mysterious enormous mechanical tower that appears to have an important role in the unfolding story.
Beyond the narrative developments, the footage provides one of the clearest indications yet of how Sakuna Chronicles might approach combat.
Several sequences show mechanical dolls confronting enemies, with Kokorowa appearing capable of summoning dolls of her own to participate in battles. These scenes suggest that mechanical creations could form an important part of the game’s combat system, potentially distinguishing Kokorowa’s fighting abilities from those of Sakuna.
However, the trailer does not provide a complete explanation of the mechanics. The footage lacks the interface elements needed to establish whether encounters use real-time commands, turn-based actions or another combat structure. Marvelous has not officially confirmed the game’s genre, so its precise battle system remains uncertain.
The apparent emphasis on mechanical companions also reflects Kokorowa’s established identity as an inventor. Whether players will be able to build, customize or upgrade these creations has not been disclosed.
Sakuna Chronicles was originally announced in November 2024 as part of Marvelous’ plans to expand the Sakuna franchise. Edelweiss, the studio responsible for the original game, is developing the spin-off.
Released in 2020, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin combined side-scrolling action combat with detailed rice cultivation mechanics. Its unusual blend of farming and action helped establish the franchise, while Kokorowa appeared as a supporting character connected to invention and machinery.
The new project shifts the narrative focus to that character, although it remains unclear which gameplay elements from the original title will return.
Marvelous has also yet to identify the specific consoles or other platforms that will support Sakuna Chronicles: Kokorowa and the Gears of Creation. No release window, pricing information or preorder details have been announced.
For now, the second teaser establishes additional story elements and provides an initial look at how Kokorowa’s mechanical dolls may function during combat, without confirming the game’s complete gameplay structure.
