Planned Release Date: Q4 2026

About This Game

Special moves fly across the court in this wild school badminton showdown!

SHUTTLE HEARTS - ACADEMY SMASH is a 2D arcade-style badminton game featuring a colorful cast of girls from all kinds of school clubs and backgrounds.

Go-Home Club (a tongue-in-cheek name for students who aren't actually in a club!), Athletics Club, Karate Club, Art Club, Cooking Club, Occult Club—and more! None of them are even in the badminton club, but they’re all stepping onto the court with unique abilities and spectacular special moves inspired by their backgrounds!

Control the rally with lobs, clears, drops, drives, and smashes, then unleash powerful special moves when the moment is right. With simple controls, fast-paced matches, and just the right amount of chaos, get ready for a badminton battle unlike any other!

Unique Characters and Abilities

Every character has her own unique ability.

Some use their exceptional athletic skills, while others can throw off the shuttle’s trajectory or create special effects on the court. Fill your gauge to unleash powerful SP Shots or activate SP Skills that can turn the tide of a match.

Make the most of each character’s unique abilities and discover your own playstyle.

Simple Controls, a Variety of Shots

Depending on the situation and your directional input, you can use a variety of shots, including:

Lobs, clears, drops, drives, and smashes

Choose from control modes that make shot selection easy for beginners, or take full control and precisely choose your shots and placement.

Pick the control style that suits you and enjoy fast, accessible rallies your way.

Fast-Paced, Arcade-Style Matches

The goal isn’t to create a complicated simulation, but a badminton game that’s easy to pick up and makes you want to play match after match.

From split-second mind games during rallies to powerful special moves capable of turning a match around, enjoy the straightforward fun of a sports game combined with the excitement and energy of arcade-style action.

Play Solo or with a Friend

In Story Mode, take on a variety of opponents while enjoying comedic interactions between the characters.

Versus Mode lets you face the CPU or challenge a friend in local two-player matches on a single PC.

Choose your favorite character and enjoy a wild badminton showdown—whether you’re playing solo or with a friend!

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

This game uses generative AI in the creation of some graphics, text, and English localization. All AI-generated content has been reviewed and edited by the developer before being used.
No generative AI content is created during gameplay.