Umbraclaw getting physical release on Switch in Japan with English support, pre-orders open

Azure Striker Gunvolt and Blaster Master Zero developer Inti Creates is readying Umbraclaw as its next Switch game, and if you’re interested in picking up a boxed copy, you might be interested to know that the company will offer a physical release in Japan.

A standard version will be sold along with a limited edition. The latter includes a copy of the game, an art book, soundtrack CD, and an acrylic keychain.

While this may change at a later date, Umbraclaw is currently digital-only in the west. The Japanese version is the only way to pick up a physical version at launch. Thankfully, since Switch is region free, that’s not really an issue. English will be supported as well as Japanese, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, German, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Here’s a quick refresher on Umbraclaw:

In Umbraclaw, take control of Kuon, a cat on a perilous journey through the afterlife known as the “Soulplane.”
Kuon must brave the afterlife in order to return home to his master in this 2D side-scrolling action adventure.

On your adventure through the Soulplane, the “Anima Revive” system will grant Kuon abilities from various animals. These abilities will be key to overcoming the obstacles you’ll face on your journey.

The newest game from Blaster Master Zero director Satoru Nishizawa, Umbraclaw is a challenging game that proves that cats are not just cute, but cool as well. The dark-tinged yet lively graphics will pull you into the fantasy storybook world.

Will Kuon be able to break through the Boundary to return home safely…?

Your journey through the afterlife awaits.

Umbraclaw launches for Switch on May 30, 2024 and you can pre-order the physical release here.