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Idea Factory, Compile Heart, HYDE, Inc. · Published by Idea Factory International, Inc. · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 79% positive (138 reviews) · 48 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
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Action, Adventure · 2026 · More £15 - £30 games
Embark on Ariana’s journey through ancient puzzles and perilous challenges as you delve into the mysteries of the Elder Codex. Developed by Idea Factory and Compile Heart, this 2026 action-adventure game invites you to uncover hidden truths in a richly detailed world.
About this game
Digital Deluxe Edition
Unravel the mysteries hidden within the Library with the Ariana and the Elder Codex Deluxe Edition!
The Deluxe Edition includes:
• Digital game
• Deluxe Pack*
+ 4x PC Wallpapers (1920 x 1080, 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 2160)
+ 7x Mobile Wallpapers
+ Digital Soundtrack (18 tracks)
+ 2x Soundtrack Inlay Art (1x English Inlay Art, 1x Japanese Inlay Art)
+ Digital Art Book (32 pages)
• Ocean Bookmark**
• Rainfall Ring***
• Mothers' Blessing***
* You can access the Deluxe Edition contents in the game folder. Right-click the game in your Steam Library, select "Browse Local Files", then open the "Deluxe Assets" folder.
**The Ocean Bookmark will only be available as FREE DLC for the first two weeks after the game's launch to purchasers of the Digital Standard Edition or Deluxe Edition.
***The Rainfall Ring and Mothers' Blessing are exclusive DLC for the Deluxe Edition.
About the Game
About Ariana and the Elder Codex
The Librarian Ariana's mission is to repair the Seven Hero Codices, which have been altered. Due to the terrible damages, magic has vanished from the world.
By utilizing special Librarian magic that allows her to enter Codices, Ariana seeks to mend the books to bring back magic. Can Ariana safely repair each tome and unravel the mysteries hidden within the Library?
Key Features
Restore the books, reclaim the magic
Venture into the Seven Hero Codices as Ariana, defeating enemies to earn new magic spells and abilities that grant access to previously unreachable areas. Restore Repair Points by taking on platforming and combat challenges that put your abilities to the test. Clear Repair Points as quickly as possible for permanent HP boosts and more!
Librarian Magic materializes
With 30+ unlockable magic spells and abilities, mix and match them across six slots as you embark on your journey to repair the altered Codices. Experiment with different combinations to discover what best suits your playstyle.
Clash with the guardians of the altered Codices
Face formidable bosses, each with a devastating arsenal that will test your combat and platforming skills. Dodge spells, time your attacks, and stay on top of your health to prevail.
Harness the power of Magic Items
Mitigate challenges by unlocking, crafting, and equipping Magic Items to boost stats and gain buffs such as elemental boosts, increased critical hits, reduced knockback, and more!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5 2.3GHz or AMD A9 2.9GHz
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 2GB of VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Processor: Intel CPU Core i7 3770 or above
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Did you play the Ariana and the Elder Codex Demo?
Did you play the Ariana and the Elder Codex demo? We want YOUR feedback!Take our survey for a chance to win $50 credit for the IFI Online Store (NA store only)! One winner will be selected randomly to receive the store credit. Only one entry per person.Survey will be open until May 22!Take the survey here ⬇️https://bit.ly/Ariana-Demo-Survey#ArianaElderCodexRead full article on Community Announcements (IFI_bruce)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Version 1.0.2
Hello everyone~The game has been updated to address some of the issues that we have already posted about on the discussion board.Fixes:The game was launching with the Japanese language after the first launch. This should be fixed on the latest build. If you have not encountered this problem, you don't need to do anything. If you have encountered this problem already, you will want to adjust the Language in the Options menu, and it shouldn't happen again moving forward.Changing Languages:Launch the game.Select the second option from the top to open the Options Menu.Select the fourth option from the top to open the Languages Menu.Select the top drop down, and select your desired language.Additionally, people were having issue with Steam Cloud when switching devices. This was caused by the Japanese language issue above. To resolve the issue, you will just need to switch languages in game as mentioned above, and the Steam Cloud won't have any issues between devices. You will likely need to adjust the language on the original device you first played the game on, after that it should be fixed moving forward.Lastly, there were reports of controllers not working for some people. Additional checks have been added to catch more types of controllers. For the non-standard controller types, they should be treated as the closest approximation of the standard models.Read full article on Community Announcements (IFI_Nepgear)AnnouncementsOfficial
Ariana and the Elder Codex FREE DEMO is NOW AVAILABLE!
A FREE demo for the action platformer Ariana and the Elder Codex is available 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 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.Preorder today: https://ifi.store/products/arianaWishlist today:Read full article on Community Announcements (IFI_bruce)AnnouncementsOfficial
Ariana and the Elder Codex arrives on Steam in Spring 2026!
We are excited to announce that the action platformer, Ariana and the Elder Codex will be launching on Steam® in Spring 2026. The Steam version will include English and Japanese voiceover options, along with English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese subtitle options. Wishlist Ariana and the Elder Codex today and stay up-to-date with the latest updates arriving in 2026!Read full article on Community Announcements (IFI_bruce)
