Highly anticipated shoot’em up BIRDCAGE to launch worldwide next month

Arrives digitally on September 23rd, PS5™ physical editions to ship in March 2027

Hong Kong – August 31, 2026 – Eastasiasoft Limited has announced today that BIRDCAGE will launch digitally for Nintendo Switch, PS4™, PS5™, XBOX One, XBOX Series X|S and XBOX on PC September 23rd. To commemorate this announcement, a new gameplay trailer has been shared on Eastasiasoft Limited’s official YouTube channel and social media accounts. Physical editions for BIRDCAGE are being prepared for PS5™, expected to ship from the eastasiasoft store and affiliated distribution partners in March 2027. Physical pre-orders are currently open.

As exhibited at Tokyo Game Show in 2025, BIRDCAGE is an intense vertical scrolling shoot’em up inspired by genre classics, blending the explosive action of ’90s arcade shooters with modern gameplay and storytelling. Players can strategically switch between spread shots, focused attacks and even melee slashes to take down swarms of enemy ships. Pixel art combines with 3D elements for a gritty, atmospheric style, punctuated by dialogue and event cutscenes to drive the mature, thought-provoking narrative.

Originally developed by POLYGON BIRD in close cooperation with eastasiasoft, BIRDCAGE will be ported for consoles and published worldwide by Eastasiasoft Limited. Digital pricing is set at US$14.99/€14.99. For a limited time, a 10% launch discount will be available for select platforms and regions.

For more information on BIRDCAGE, please visit:

• Game details: https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/BIRDCAGE
• Watch trailer: https://youtu.be/GCSjFydIsDI
• Press kit: https://www.eastasiasoft.com/pr/zX6XOUvVH
• Review codes: https://www.eastasiasoft.com/r/787
• Buy at eastasiasoft Store: https://shop.eastasiasoft.com/

About BIRDCAGE

BIRDCAGE is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shoot’em up inspired by genre classics, blending gritty pixel art sprites with 2.5D backdrops and a pumping retro soundtrack! Blast through 6 unique stages of bullet hell mayhem, facing off against enemy swarms using multiple shot types and rechargeable specials.

Chase high scores by maintaining chains and kill rate. Strategically activate Hyperblade mode in tense situations and take down screen-filling bosses! Can you break free of your cage and redeem humanity?

Key Features:

• Blast through 6 unique stages of bullet hell mayhem!
• Enjoy retro aesthetics with 2D pixel art sprites and 2.5D environments.
• Strategically switch between spread shots and focused attacks.
• Charge homing specials and deploy Hyperblade mode!
• Aim for higher scores with attack chains and precise kill rates.
• Engage in a thought-provoking narrative and review memories as you progress.

About eastasiasoft

Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of eastasiasoft’s previously licensed and published games are Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~, Mugen Souls Z, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, Xuan Yuan Sword 7, Empire of Angels IV, Seven Pirates H, Moero Crystal H, Trigger Witch, Rainbow Skies, Rainbow Moon, and the Söldner-X franchise.

About POLYGON BIRD

POLYGON BIRD is an independent game studio formed in 2022 by comic artist Giannis Milonogiannis (Old City Blues, Future State: Gotham, and Ronin Island) and composer Barry Topping (Paradise Killer, Sentry, and Thatcher's Techbase). The studio is based jointly in Greece and Scotland and develops retro-style arcade games using GameMaker.

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