The narrative diorama builder Woodo will come with narration in eight languages, it has been confirmed by developer Tiny Monks Tales and publisher Daedalic Entertainment, the languages being English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Chinese.
The cast is led by Miriam Teak-Lee, a winner of the Laurence Olivier Award with stage experience in Hamilton and & Juliet, and Yui Kondo, who is known for her work on Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake and Uma Musume: Pretty Derby; each of the language versions is performed by a different singer, the full list of performers being:
- Miriam Teak-Lee (English)
- Franciska Friede (German)
- Chen Tingting (Chinese)
- Yui Kondo (Japanese)
- Laure Grandbesançon (French)
- Eva Finkelstein (Russian)
- Alicia Valadés (Spanish)
- Arong Kim (Korean)
Woodo frames its entire world as a wooden puzzle, assembled piece by piece. As players slot each component into position, the story of Foxy and Ben the Frog gradually gains colour and takes shape. Players can work through dioramas at whatever pace suits them, and rotating a model reveals pieces and secrets hidden from the initial view.
Tiny Monks Tales places considerable weight on the physical feel of assembly, describing a tactile click as each piece locks in, intended to mimic the sensation of handling a real toy. The narrator’s role extends beyond exposition, serving as a companion voice through a setting built around unhurried time, outdoor play, and the small surprises that once filled a day.
The aim is for the game’s characters to be humorous and charming, and the studio describes the general atmosphere as designed to appeal to the player’s inner child rather than focus on difficulty or challenge. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo switch 2 starting 16 September 2026.
