2D platformer Ion Shift heading to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

April 28: Flynn’s Arcade has picked up Ion Shift for publishing on Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. A release window was not provided.

First released at the end of last year, Ion Shift is a hardcore 2D platformer with a sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. Electro Soul Games was the original developer behind the project.

Additional information is available in the following rundown:

In this hardcore 2D platformer game, players take control of alien creature navigating a vast and menacing space ship. The objective is simple: survive against all odds. The ship is crawling with hostile soldiers, deadly turrets, and laser drones that are constantly on the lookout.

Experience an adrenaline-fueled combat system like never before, featuring dynamic dashes, strategic throwables, and sandbox-style arenas. Dash through the battlefield with precision, unleash an array of creative throwables, and navigate a dynamic environment for tactical advantages. This is combat reimagined, where every move is a strategic choice in an ever-evolving arena.

Unleash chaos with a twist in our innovative game where friendly fire becomes your weapon of choice. Navigate a world where strategic mayhem reigns, as precision and skill are required to wield the power of friendly fire against your enemies. Turn alliances into explosive opportunities and master the art of calculated risk. Are you prepared to redefine the battlefield with the unexpected?”

You can see a trailer for the game below.

Official Trailer

Flynn’s Arcade should be sharing a release date soon, and we’ll pass it along once that’s available. Other Nintendo Switch coverage can be found here.

July 15: We now have a confirmed release date of July 31, 2025 and a price point of $5.99 (20 percent discount for the first week). We’ve also swapped in an updated trailer above as the previous one was removed.