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Square Enix · Published by Square Enix
Content notice: In PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse, you are tasked with attempting to solve the mysteries of the seven curses. In your encounters with these curses, you will see depictions of violence, bloodshed, and other content not suitable for all ages.
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Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Will you survive the curse together this summer? A new supernatural mystery adventure begins, telling a bittersweet story of the passions of youth featuring new locations, new legends and a new cast of characters.
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Adventure, RPG, Simulation · 2026 · More £15 - £30 games
Embark on a supernatural mystery adventure set for release in 2026 by Square Enix. PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse weaves new legends and characters into a bittersweet story of youthful passions.
About this game
Join a cast of fascinating characters investigating the mysteries of the Mermaids of Ise. Unravel their different perspectives on the case and guide the story to its thrilling conclusion.
Story:
The remote island of Kameshima sits nestled in Ise bay.Yuza Minakuchi is a young pearl diver who lives on the island and spends his days underwater gathering, together with his best friend Azami Kumoi. After he has a bewildering supernatural experience encountering another version of himself on the ocean floor, a series of curses start to befall the island...
A girl of unknown origins, a treasure hunter from a foreign land and a mysterious housewife investigating a drowning. Paths cross and destinies collide as they come closer to the secret of the Mermaids of Ise, a legend that has been obscured by the fog of history for so long.
Features:
- A brand-new story that starts with a new location, new supernatural legends and a new cast of characters.- Faithful reproductions of real locations and vistas in collaboration with Mie prefecture. Investigate stunning 360 degree backgrounds for clues.
- Numerous new gameplay systems and mechanics, including a new Diving mini game.
- Play as multiple characters to unravel the mystery in this supernatural visual novel.
- Unearth the truth by your own hand!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-7100
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / Intel® HD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 3 2300X / Intel® Core™ i3-8100
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 6400 / Intel® Arc™ A380 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1630
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: * The game may not run properly on systems using Intel® Arc™ which do not meet the requirements for Resizable BAR.
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Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse Is 30% Off!
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse is now 30% off! To celebrate the sale, we’re also sharing a brand-new illustration by the game’s character designer, Gen Kobayashi. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45973168/bd6c9eee7ee18aefba67008ad2d62ed09d276934.png Don’t miss this chance to experience the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (TM_J)Patch NotesOfficial
Notice of Version Update 1.1
Thank you for playing PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse. An update patch (Version 1.1) has been released. The details of this update are as follows:▼ Specification ChangesError messages will now be displayed if a manual save fails. Some puzzles have been adjusted by relaxing requirements and adding clearer guidance, making them easier to solve.Some puzzles have been adjusted so that the Storyteller’s hints are more detailed.▼ Bug FixesSeveral minor issues have been fixed. ▼ PrecautionsIf you have a save file from partway through a chapter that has been updated, the game state will not be reproduced correctly when loading. After updating, you will need to restart that chapter from the beginning.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. You can fast forward by holding down the Cancel button, so please use this feature to progress through the chapter again.Read full article on Community Announcements (naktomom)AnnouncementsOfficial
SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale 2026
The Square Enix Publisher Sale is now on - save up to 90% off! With over 200+ discounted games in the SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale, our *NEW* host, Matthew Mercer, is here to help you find your next RPG adventure - accompanied by our long-time bestie Ben Starr... whether we asked for it or not. Watch the full video on YouTube and discover which RPG you should dive into next: https://youtu.be/joDXWCNf-JMRead full article on Community Announcements (williamtj)AnnouncementsOfficial
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse is available now!
The remote island of Kameshima sits nestled in Ise bay. Yuza Minakuchi is a young pearl diver who lives on the island and spends his days underwater gathering, together with his best friend Azami Kumoi. After he has a bewildering supernatural experience encountering another version of himself on the ocean floor, a series of curses start to befall the island... A girl of unknown origins, a treasure hunter from a foreign land and a mysterious housewife investigating a drowning. Paths cross and destinies collide as they come closer to the secret of the Mermaids of Ise, a legend that has been obscured by the fog of history for so long.Read full article on Community Announcements (TM_J)Press Coverage
Spooky visual novel The Mermaid's Curse is the best kind of sequel: a self-contained mystery
There are plenty of superficial similarities between The Mermaid's Curse and the original Paranormasight, a 2023 visual novel that's quietly built up a reputation as one of the best mystery games of the last few years. There's the artistic style, the spooky tone, the use of an ensemble cast who have nothing and everything to do with one another... Read more.Read full article on PC Gamer (Kerry Brunskill)
