DaRmaZat Enhance has announced Lumines Arise, a new rhythm puzzle game for PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and PC via Steam. It is scheduled to launch this fall. From the creators of Tetris Effect: Connected, Lumines Arise is a reinvention of the classic puzzle game where every block you place pulses with sound and light, syncing to an eclectic, high-energy soundtrack and vibrant, dynamic visuals.
Players will journey through more than 30 stages, ranging from lush jungles to futuristic cityscapes, solving puzzles by rotating and dropping 2×2 blocks made up of two colors. Creating squares of a single color triggers a Timeline sweep, clearing combos to the rhythm of the music and racking up points.
A new gameplay twist, the Burst mechanic, allows players to temporarily lock squares in place, building massive combos before unleashing a cascade of clears. The mechanic adds strategic depth and big payoff moments to the classic Lumines formula. Other features include a wide selection of avatar customizations, curated playlists, multiple single-player and multiplayer modes, and full PS VR2 support for players seeking a deeper level of sensory immersion.
Music is once again a central pillar of the experience, with a new soundtrack by Hydelic, composer of Tetris Effect: Connected and Rez Infinite: Area X. Players are encouraged to plug in their headphones for the full impact of the game’s audio-visual design. A demo is planned for later this summer.
