Chronoscript: The Endless End — Inky World Preview

One of the surprise reveals at PlayStation’s State of Play was Chronoscript: The Endless End, an action-adventure for PlayStation 5 with a striking hand-drawn aesthetic. The game blends 2D illustrated manuscript pages with 3D exploration inside a mysterious manor.

Key details

• Title: Chronoscript: The Endless End
• Platform: PlayStation 5
• Publisher: Shueisha
• Developer: DeskWorks
• Art style: Hand-drawn 2D sequences mixed with 3D environments
• Release window: 2026

The trailer focuses heavily on the game’s 2D sections, showcasing platforming and combat inside beautifully illustrated pages — the visuals are the standout. The narrative premise involves writers and editors trapped in an inky manuscript, tying the game’s mechanics to a literary theme.

For official footage and more details, see PlayStation’s State of Play page: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/state-of-play/

Thoughts

If you love artistic, narrative-driven games, Chronoscript looks like one to watch. The combination of illustrative 2D gameplay and story about writers/editors feels very fitting — and visually enticing.

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