Ariana and the Elder Codex demo is now available on PS5, Switch, and Steam

Idea Factory International has released a free demo for Ariana and the Elder Codex on PS5, Switch, and Steam.

The Ariana and the Elder Codex demo lets players experience the Codex of Earth, one of The Seven Hero Codices available in the early part of the full game. Ariana and the Elder Codex launches next month in the West for PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch with a Steam release to follow in this spring. You can download the demo on PS5 here, Switch here, and Steam here.

Ariana and the Elder Codex launches on March 24, 2026 for PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch in the West. It will release in Spring 2026 for PC (Steam).

We are excited to announce that a free demo for the action platformer Ariana and the Elder Codex is now live for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The demo introduces Librarian Ariana's mission and drops the player inside the Codex of Earth, one of The Seven Hero Codices accessible early in the full game.

Use various magic spells and abilities to traverse the Codex that brings earth magic to the world, battling against enemies as you make your way to the guardian of the Codex of Earth, the Colossus of Catastrophe.

Ariana and the Elder Codex, as well as the delivery service RPG Calamity Angels: Special Delivery, will also take part in the Steam Next Fest on February 23, 2026.

Ariana and the Elder Codex launches in North America and Europe physically and digitally for PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on March 24, 2026, and Steam in Spring 2026. Fans can preorder the physical Standard Edition at IFI Online Stores and participating retailers to receive a bookmark bonus item while supplies last.

Check out the official demo pages via the buttons.