Ethan Crossfield 
Monster-taming games continue to give players alternatives to Nintendo's long-running Pokémon series, especially on platforms where Nintendo's games are unavailable. LumenTale: Memories of Trey is the latest creature-collecting adventure to broaden that choice, with Beehive Studios confirming that the 2026 title will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S later this year.
A Creature Collector Expands Beyond Switch and PC
LumenTale: Memories of Trey first launched on Nintendo Switch and PC in May. The new announcement trailer confirms that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are in development, although neither Beehive Studios nor publisher Team17 has shared an exact release date.
The trailer also did not detail any platform-exclusive content or major updates for the console versions. Based on the information currently available, players should treat these editions as ports of the existing game rather than assume they will include additional features.
What Makes LumenTale Different?
The game takes place across Talea, an expansive world where players can find and capture 140 types of Animon. Battles use a turn-based system and support both player-versus-environment and player-versus-player encounters. Each creature has elemental affinities as well as one of five emotional attributes, giving the combat system more factors to consider than simple type matchups.
Outside battle, players can train their Animon in the Anispace. This area focuses on building bonds with the creatures while improving their combat effectiveness. Cooking and crafting add further activities beyond exploration and battles.
Visually, LumenTale uses a 2.5D presentation that combines sprite-based characters and Animon with three-dimensional environments. That style, together with creature collecting, training, and turn-based combat, explains why the game is likely to attract Pokémon fans looking for a different experience.
A Well-Received Release Gets a Wider Audience
LumenTale: Memories of Trey has earned generally favorable reception since its Switch and PC launch. The game holds a Top Critic Average of 79 on OpenCritic, while its Steam reviews are rated "Mostly Positive." Those results suggest that critical and player responses have been broadly aligned.
The console expansion could introduce the game to a much larger audience. PlayStation and Xbox players have fewer direct options when they want a traditional creature-collecting adventure, so releasing on both systems gives LumenTale a chance to establish itself outside the Nintendo and PC ecosystems. Its eventual performance may also show whether the genre can support more cross-platform releases.
Key points
- PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are planned for later this year.
- No exact release date has been announced.
- The game features 140 collectible Animon and turn-based PvE and PvP battles.
- Training, bonding, cooking, crafting, and a 2.5D visual style define the experience.
LumenTale release status
| Platform | Status | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Available | Launched in May |
| PC | Available | Launched in May |
| PlayStation 5 | Confirmed | Later this year |
| Xbox Series X/S | Confirmed | Later this year |
Expert View
LumenTale's announcement signals continued demand for creature-collecting games beyond Nintendo hardware. Its 140 Animon, bond-focused training, and competitive battles give it recognizable genre foundations, while the emotional attributes and 2.5D presentation provide room for a distinct identity. The lack of a confirmed date leaves the launch timetable open, but a simultaneous PS5 and Xbox Series X/S release should make the game easier for the wider console community to discover.
