In an unexpected turn of events, co-developers Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft Games have announced the rescheduling of their upcoming turn-based RPG title, Demonschool, originally set to drop on September 3. The new release date has been revised to November 19, in response to Hollow Knight: Silksong’s surprise release date announcement set for September 4.
Gamers can add Demonschool to their wishlist on platforms including Steam, PlayStation, and the Nintendo eShop. Its new launch date will see it available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via platforms such as Steam and Epic.
Ysbryd Games and Necrosoft jointly released a statement elaborating on the decision to delay the release of Demonschool, which goes as follows:
‘Demonschool was scheduled for a September 3 launch. However, after thoughtful consideration, we have decided to push the game’s debut to November 19, 2025. Having been an indie publisher for 11 years, this has been one of the most challenging periods in gaming history. The market conditions for game releases are exceptionally brutal, and the addition of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s launch a day after ours presented an unexpected hurdle. The primary goal is for Demonschool to gain appropriate visibility. Therefore, releasing it at a time where the waters are turbulent due to the Silksong’s release would not serve this goal. So, we decided to find Demonschool a separate date in the calendar where it has a chance to shine and receive meaningful recognition.
These decisions aren’t taken lightly. Demonschool has already seen a delay before this, and we assure gamers there will be no more holdups beyond this point. Despite our initial plans for a September 3 release, and already circulating Steam keys to reviewers, we ask for understanding from fans for this final delay. We pledge to fully utilize this extended time to improve the overall gaming experience. More game endings and mini-games, originally planned for post-release patches, will now be included in the initial launch of the game in November.
We appreciate your patience and enthusiasm for Demonschool, and continue to encourage your support for Necrosoft Games’ ardent endeavor. We invite you to join Faye and her group of quirky college demon hunters on November 19th!’ – Brian Kwek, Ysbryd Games
Demonschool will release on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and will be available for US$24.99.
“Demonschool was set to launch on Sept. 3, but after much anguished consideration on our part, we’ve made the decision to move the game’s release to Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
With 11 years under our belt as an indie publisher, we at Ysbryd Games are reasonably qualified to say that any point of 2025, on balance, has been or will be as brutal as market conditions can get when it comes to releasing a game. Crueler still, that we should find out with such short notice that Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch just one day after our planned release for Demonschool.
We have to remind ourselves that gaining visibility for Demonschool is our main goal. Thus, the Ysbryd team strongly believes we would not be doing our game any favors by wading into waters we can clearly see are blood red. If the September period is going to be Silksong’s moment, then we need to be elsewhere on the calendar to give Demonschool its own moment to be seen and talked about meaningfully.
We don’t take this decision lightly. Demonschool’s release has been delayed before, and we want to be clear: there are no more delays after this point. We’ve already distributed Steam keys to press as part of a healthy review program, and had every intention to proudly release on Sept 3. We hope fans who anticipated the game will forgive us for one final delay.
Between now and November, Necrosoft Games and ourselves will continue to pour our time into enhancing and polishing up the game experience. For example, there will be more endings and minigames that the developers originally planned to patch in post-release, rather than leave them on the cutting floor; now it’ll all be part of the game’s release in November.
Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm for Demonschool. We truly hope you continue to support Necrosoft Games’ labor of love by showing up for Faye and her madcap band of collegiate demon hunters on November 19th!” – Brian Kwek, Ysbryd Games
Demonschool will be available for Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox Series X|S on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, for US$24.99.
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