Vernal Edge getting a physical release on Switch
Today, Red Art Games announced that it is planning a physical release for Vernal Edge on Switch.
ESRB-rated physical copies of the game will be distributed by Video Games Plus, the company’s North American partner. Those looking for a PAL-rated version will be able to pre-order directly through Red Art Games.
Vernal Edge is an action-packed 2D Metroidvania developed by Hello Penguin Team and published digitally by PID Games. Read more about it in the following overview:
Years ago, the land took to the sky, becoming a mysterious series of floating islands, where the power-hungry Church of Aloe now rules with an iron fist. Enter Vernal, A young woman bent on finding her estranged father. With the help of some abnormal martial prowess and an amnesiac automaton named Chervil, She’ll need to make her way across this mysterious land if she wants to satisfy her need for revenge, and the truth. Take control of Vernal in this beautiful pixel art Metroidvania. Unravel the secrets of her past and the mysteries of Haricot as you battle your way through this broken kingdom.
A fast paced metroid-vania: Explore the floating islands of Haricot. Town or dungeon, leave no stones unturned in order to gain more powers! Jump, dash, slide your way into beautiful pixel art environments and don’t forget: secrets could be anywhere!
Dynamic and rewarding combat system: Strive for excellence as you master Vernal’s many combos and spells to create the deadliest suite of attacks to destroy your enemies! The large number of options at your disposal every time you strike your foes makes Vernal Edge’s battles a constantly renewed source of excitement.
Make your own way: As long as there’s wind in your sail and a fire in your heart, you are free! In Vernal Edge, you can take your aircraft to any island you want, and explore them in the order you choose.
The physical version of Vernal Edge goes up for pre-order on March 16, 2023. Pre-orders will be live through Video Games Plus and Red Art Games. Copies should ship by September 29, 2023.