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A Malaysian-made video game has made its way onto one of gaming's biggest stages
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale, an upcoming game from Malaysian developer Metronomik, was featured during Nintendo's latest Direct presentation on 9 September.
The game was showcased alongside major titles including Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Persona 6 as part of Nintendo's lineup for the Switch and Switch 2, which are set to launch later this year.
Nintendo described Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale as a whimsical, music-based adventure
Published by Bandai Namco, the game follows Kaya, who embarks on a coming-of-age journey through the magical world of Selera as she seeks to become a Worldbuilder.
Players will be able to solve musical puzzles, unlock new abilities, and use Kaya's Spoon to battle enemies, with rhythm playing a key role as they explore regions inspired by the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia.
And yes, Malaysian fans might even recognise a familiar tune in the game's trailer: an adorable rendition of Rasa Sayang.
The Nintendo Direct appearance comes just days after Bandai Namco officially announced the game
"Taste the tempo in Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale, coming 2027!" the publisher said in an Instagram post.
The game was previously known simply as Ondeh Ondeh and was developed by Metronomik, the Malaysian studio behind its other audio-centric hit game, No Straight Roads.
Following the Nintendo Direct presentation, Metronomik co-founder Wan Hazmer shared his reaction on X
"Our game was featured in yesterday's Nintendo Direct! Surreal. I couldn't be prouder of our team and partners. Their endless dedication and creative brilliance in bringing our culture to life is truly inspiring.
"Showing this and seeing your comments online mean the world to me," he wrote.
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale is scheduled to launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Our game was featured in yesterday's Nintendo Direct! Surreal🤯
— Wan Hazmer ハズ – NSR Encore Edition on Steam! (@WanHazmer) September 10, 2026
I couldn't be prouder of our team & partners. Their endless dedication and creative brilliance in bringing our culture to life is truly inspiring.
Showing this & seeing your comments online mean the world to me. https://t.co/cTgAIb4777
Way to go, Metronomik!
Watch Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale's official trailer here:
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