The Witch's Bakery (often searched as The Witchs Bakery) delayed its official release date from August 20, 2026, to October 14, 2026. Developer Sunny Lab and publisher Silver Lining Interactive pushed the timeline back by roughly two months to polish remaining bugs and avoid launching during an overcrowded September schedule. The cozy side-scrolling RPG is now scheduled across multiple platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles.
Why Was The Witch's Bakery Delayed?
Developer Sunny Lab announced the postponement in late July 2026, roughly one month ahead of its previously planned August 20 rollout. According to the studio's official delay statement, two primary factors caused the schedule change: quality assurance bug fixes and unfavorable market timing.
During late-stage testing, the development team discovered lingering bugs that required extra technical work before the game met release standards. In their official message to players, the studio stated:
A month away from August 20, we are still finding a few bugs here and there that make us think that we need just a liiiitle bit more time. Problem is, September is very crowded, with big games coming out, and events… Though we have 100 percent faith in our little witch’s appeal, we would rather not risk a competition with much bigger titles than us! We only got one shot at releasing The Witch’s Bakery, and we want to give you the best version we can possibly make!
This was not the first scheduling adjustment for the project. Earlier in 2026, the team shifted from an initial Q2 release window into August to navigate summer industry events and give the 4-year development cycle breathing room. The subsequent July announcement finalized the October 14, 2026 date as the definitive launch point.
Release Date and Platform Availability
The Witch's Bakery launched across both digital storefronts and physical formats. In addition to PC via Steam, console support spans current-generation machines, including Nintendo's next-generation platform.
| Platform | Format | Pricing Details | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | Digital | $19.99 standard ($17.99 launch price) | Steam Achievements, Cloud saves, Full controller support |
| PlayStation 5 | Physical & Digital | $34.99 / £29.99 / €34.99 (Physical) | Early physical purchases include digital cookbook |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Physical & Digital | $34.99 / £29.99 / €34.99 (Physical) | Early physical purchases include digital cookbook |
| Nintendo Switch | Physical & Digital | $34.99 / £29.99 / €34.99 (Physical) | Early physical purchases include digital cookbook |
| Xbox Series X/S | Digital | Pricing follows digital storefront tier | Full console controller support |
Steam players receive support for Windows operating systems, Steam Family Sharing, and specific DualShock and DualSense controller configurations.
PC System Requirements
Players planning to run the game on PC can compare their setup against the official Steam hardware specifications provided by Sunny Lab.
| Component | Minimum Specification | Recommended Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher |
| Processor | AMD Athlon X4 / Intel Core i5 4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 / Intel i5 Skylake |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 950 / AMD R7 370 | Nvidia GTX 970 / AMD RX 570 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage Space | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Core Gameplay and Story Overview
The Witch's Bakery is a 2D narrative adventure RPG set in modern Paris. Players assume the role of Lunne, a newly arrived witch with the supernatural ability to see inside people's hearts and heal their emotional burdens using baked goods.
Daily gameplay follows a structured three-phase cycle:
- Daytime: Lunne operates her Parisian bakery, preparing recipes and attending to customers using baking and magic.
- Evening: Exploration opens up across real-world Parisian locations, such as Le Quai des Bouquinistes in the 6th arrondissement near Notre-Dame. Lunne interacts with key characters, acquires recipe books, and enters her friends' troubled inner worlds.
- Night: Lunne returns to her atelier to rest, decorate the bakery, and upgrade her magical abilities.
When characters experience deep emotional distress, Lunne travels into a psychological space known as the Heart Palace. Inside the Heart Palace, players locate personified emotions and guide them back to the Heart's Cradle. Resolving these emotional obstacles unlocks specific ingredients required to bake customized breads that heal the character in the waking world.
The title also features an original main theme composed by French musician Cécile Corbel, known for her scoring work on Studio Ghibli's feature film The Secret World of Arrietty.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Witch's Bakery launch after being delayed?
The game launched on October 14, 2026, after moving away from its planned August 20, 2026 launch.
Why didn't Sunny Lab release the game in September?
The developers noted that September had an overcrowded release calendar filled with major game launches and industry events. To avoid direct competition with larger productions while resolving internal bugs, the studio chose to skip September entirely and launch in mid-October.
Does The Witch's Bakery support Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Official announcements and publisher details confirm native support for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, available in both digital and physical retail editions.
What languages are supported at launch?
Official Steam data lists support for eight languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.
