- Image of People of Note, Courtesy of Annapurna Interactive

People of Note Drops A Truly Killer Setlist of Musical Violence in 2026

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By David Gilbert | Last updated Sep 29, 2025 2:22 PM ET

For anyone who enjoyed the vibrant world of KPop Demon Hunters, get ready for another game set in that universe called People of Note, directed by Iridium Studios. Incredibly, this recent announcement feels like a direct and serendipitous answer to that desire to reexperience this epic show. With it finally arriving, how will the global audience react to this musical title?

People of Note is Music to Your Eyes

During PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, the musical trailer for People of Note was released. The game stars a protagonist named Cadence, whose most powerful weapon is her own wonderful voice. Furthermore, the character won’t be fighting alone, leading many fans to question who’ll join her on this musical adventure. Specifically, Cadence teams up with a group of powerful musicians from distant lands. As shown from the trailer, one of these characters will include a rockstar guitarist and an EDM producer.

Together, they face enemies using a unique turn-based combat system that incorporates real-time rhythm mechanics. Similarly, other innovative games have followed this approach, proving that modern turn-based combat can seamlessly include interactive elements like parries or, in this case, rhythm-based attacks. According to the developers, People of Note is a game where every battle is an interactive musical performance. So, these encounters feature various mechanics, including:

evolving combat conditions.
attacks that rely on real-time rhythm.
powerful genre-bending mashup attacks that combine the strengths of the entire team.

Saving the World, One Mashup at a Time

Image of People of Note, Courtesy ofAnnapurna Interactive

Beyond this musical foundation, there appears to be an actual reason for all this fighting. The game’s world is in turmoil because the Harmonic Convergence is causing chaos with the planet’s inherent musical energies. Not only that, but dark forces are actively working behind the scenes to disrupt the natural harmonies of the land known as Note. For players interested in People of Note‘s fusion of music and combat, the game can be easily found.

Therefore, show support for the game before its release. Ultimately, wish listing People of Note on its Steam page is the most straightforward step, as it helps gauge interest and ensures fans receive updates on the game’s development progress. That said, fans can expect an adventure where music is both a narrative force and a gameplay mechanic. In 2026, players are invited to step into a world where every battle is a performance and every performance is a fight for balance.

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