Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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THQ Nordic, alongside developer Quantumfrog, has announced the release date for its new game Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King. The title is set to launch on March 5.
Pumuckl is the iconic red-haired “kobold” from the long-running German children’s series Meister Eder und sein Pumuckl, which originally debuted back in 1961. In recent years, the character has returned to the spotlight thanks to the TV series Neue Geschichten vom Pumuckl, as well as the feature film Pumuckl and the Big Misunderstanding.
Pumuckl and the Crown of the Pirate King brings the mischievous character to a brand-new adventure, combining classic platforming elements with a lighthearted narrative inspired by the franchise’s charm and humor.
Roguelike deckbuilder Mechborn announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Curve Games and Turtle Juice have today unveiled Mechborn, which will be released on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The project will debut in late 2026.
Mechborn is a roguelike deckbuilder. In light of a Kaiju assault, players will need to protect Earth and her colonies.
Tons of additional details can be found in the following overview:
More: Curve Games, Mechborn, Turtle Juice
Ratcheteer DX confirms Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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The final release date was just announced for Ratcheteer DX, a lo-fi but grand pixel art action adventure experience. It’s planned for March 5, 2026 on Nintendo Switch.
Ratcheteer DX was previously confirmed for the console last summer. While we knew it was lined up for this year, now we have a proper date.
Those that missed our previous coverage can check out the following overview:
More: Panic, Ratcheteer DX
Labyrinth Runner is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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For its latest Arcade Archives release, Hamster has announced Labyrinth Runner. The game will be available tomorrow, January 22, for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Labyrinth Runner, which came out in 1988, was originally made by Konami. The shooter has players going on a mission to rescue the kidnapped Princess Papaya.
Here’s an official overview:
More: Arcade Archives, Hamster
MIO: Memories in Orbit launch trailer – new Metroidvania game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Focus Entertainment and Douze Dixièmes have put out a launch trailer for MIO: Memories in Orbit. This week, the handcrafted Metroidvania adventure landed on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence slated for Nintendo Switch
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Today, DevilishGames and Making Enemies announced Scholar Adventure: Mystery of Silence for Nintendo Switch. A release is planned for the first half of 2026.
Mystery of Silence is a point-and-click adventure game. It features William, a young writer in search of inspiration, who enters an abbey shrouded in silence.
Further details can be found in the following rundown:
Love Eternal gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Love Eternal now has a release date, and it isn’t too far away. The horror platformer about escaping the domain of a selfish god launches on February 19, 2026.
Love Eternal was previously announced for Nintendo Switch in 2024. It was originally planned for last year, but ended up seeing a delay.
Those that need a refresher on the project can read the following overview:
More: Brlka, Love Eternal, Ysbryd Games
Rubato, an experimental take on the collect-a-thon genre, coming to Nintendo Switch
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Announced today, Rubato is on the way to Nintendo Switch. We have a confirmed release date of March 20, 2026.
Rubato is a side-scrolling action platformer that’s intended to be an experimental, 2D physics-based take on the collect-a-thon genre. You’ll play as a frog and use your tongue to navigate open Metroidvania-like areas.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
More: Dconn, Headcannon, Rubato
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition announced for Nintendo Switch
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The Arcade Crew and Sleepy Mill Studio intend to release Drop Duchy: Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch, the two sides announced today. It’ll be out sometime this spring.
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition is a hybrid rogue-lite game in which players use block-dropping mechanics to collect resources and recruit troops to fight against armies. This new version of the game contains all additional content shipped thus far.
Here’s some additional information:
Before Fate, a time-traveling survival adventure game, coming to Nintendo Switch
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Cotton Game is working on its new game Before Fate for Nintendo Switch, the developer has shared. Release timing has yet to be confirmed.
Before Fate, a time-traveling survival adventure game, features a mix of retro sci-fi elements with a comic art style. As part of the experience, players will go through time portals to explore unique worlds, delve into dungeons, gather resources, and craft gear.
We’ve got more information in the following overview:
