"Obakeidoro 2" released today. A asymmetrical multiplayer game where up to eight players split into ghosts and humans, competing across Japan in a game of kaidoro. Supports shared communication features.

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/897/G089780/20251009005/

Editorial Department: Yashijima | 2025/10/09 02:02 (UTC)

Freestyle has today (October 9, 2025) begun distributing the Nintendo Switch 2 game [Obakeidoro 2] on My Nintendo Store. The price is 2,480 yen (tax included).

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My Nintendo Store - Obakeidoro 2

Obakeidoro 2 is the latest installment in the asymmetric multiplayer chase game series “Obakeidoro!”, inspired by tag. Up to eight players split into two teams—ghosts and humans—and compete for three minutes: ghosts aim to catch all humans, while humans win if even one escapes.

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The setting for this installment is “Japan,” featuring characters inspired by yōkai and urban legends.

Additionally, new actions have been added: humans can now trigger “Solo Throw,” “Two-Person Leap,” and “Bond Fusion” when responding to a teammate’s call; ghosts gain the ability to “Super Catch”, enlarging themselves to capture multiple humans at once.

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The game offers two online modes: “Free Match,” where players are randomly matched via internet, and “Room Match,” which allows custom rooms. It’s also possible for two people to play online together using just one Switch 2.

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Offline modes include “Solo Obakeidoro,” playable by one player, and “Group Obakeidoro,” where players bring their own Switch 2 consoles to play together. In “One-Console Obakeidoro,” up to four people can compete using a single Switch 2.

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Additionally, the game supports “Sharing Play” on Nintendo Switch 2 for both online and offline play—allowing players without a copy of Obakeidoro 2 to join in and enjoy the game together.

Nintendo Switch 2 Preview Report

Obakeidoro 2 Impressions: Enjoy Obakeidoro at a Spooky School Setting with the New Tanuki Character – TGS 2025

The Tokyo Game Show 2025 opened at Makuhari Messe on September 25. We’re sharing our impressions of the playable demo version of Obakeidoro 2, showcased at the event. This version introduces a new character, Tanuki, and features an atmosphere reminiscent of Japanese ghost stories—perfectly capturing the series’ signature fun of Obakeidoro.

[September 26, 2025, 7:15 PM]

Official Website for Obakeidoro 2

Nintendo Switch 2 game “Obakeidoro 2” is now available starting today, October 9 (Thursday)! Supports “Sharing Play,” so you can share the fun with friends—even if they don’t own a copy!
The Nintendo eShop has released Obakeidoro 2 starting October 9 (Thursday)!

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Freestyle Inc. is pleased to announce that the Nintendo Switch 2 game “Obakeidoro 2” has officially begun distribution on the Nintendo eShop today, October 9 (Thursday).

[Obakeidoro 2 - My Nintendo Store]
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000096667

Obakeidoro 2 is an asymmetric multiplayer tag-style game where players split into ghosts and humans. The ghost team wins by catching everyone within the three-minute time limit; the human team wins if even one person escapes. Play locally or online with up to eight people.

The Classic Obakeidoro Gets a Power-Up!

New characters inspired by Japanese yōkai and urban legends appear in the new setting of “Japan.” New actions have been added for both humans and ghosts.

New Human Action: “Call Out”

When a teammate responds to your call, the cooperative actions “Solo Throw,” “Two-Person Leap,” and “Bond Fusion” are activated!

New Ghost Action: “Super Catch”

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Ghosts can now grow massive and catch multiple humans at once!

Choose Your Play Style with These Modes

“Play Obakeidoro Online”
This mode allows online play via internet connection. Includes “Free Match,” where players are randomly matched, and “Room Match,” which lets you create a custom room. In this game, two people can match up for online multiplayer using just one Switch 2.

“Play Obakeidoro Offline”
This mode allows offline play. Includes “Solo Obakeidoro,” playable by one person, and “Group Obakeidoro,” where friends bring their own Switch 2 consoles to play together. In “One-Console Obakeidoro,” up to four people can join in using just one Switch 2.

This game supports the Nintendo Switch 2’s new “Sharing Play” feature, enabling players without a copy of Obakeidoro 2 to join in and play together. The Sharing Play function works with both internet and local connections—so you can enjoy Obakeidoro with friends nearby or across distances.

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Product Overview

https://youtu.be/ZXPrsSTfMDk

Game Title: Obakeidoro 2
Download Version: 2,480 yen (tax included)
Genre: Asymmetric multiplayer tag game
Players: 1–8 (online/offline)
CERO Rating: A
Official Website for Obakeidoro 2
https://freestyle-games.jp/obakeidoro2
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