Amber Isle delayed to November on Nintendo Switch [update: now February]

October 8: The Nintendo Switch version of Amber Isle is seeing a last-minute delay. Originally scheduled for October 17, it will now launch on November 21. Other versions of the game appear to be unaffected.

In a statement posted on social media by Team17, it was explained that there are “console-specific performance issues” to iron out. Further mentioned is that the game “needs more time to reach our high-performance standards” on Switch.

The full statement regarding the Amber Isle delay on Switch is as follows:

Hey folks! We’re disappointed to share that we’ve had to move the Nintendo Switch release date of Amber Isle to November 21 due to console-specific performance issues.

We’ve felt your excitement for our Switch release, but this version needs more time to reach our high-performance standards. We’re committed to delivering the finalized experience on Switch, allowing players on this platform to have the best Paleoventure possible!

To our Switch community, we want to apologize for the increased delay. Your belief in us and our game means the world to our team, and we look forward to your boat arriving on our shores on November 21!

Thanks to Team17 for the statement above. If you happened to miss the game’s most recent trailer, you can check that out here.

November 16 Amber Island has been delayed further on Nintendo Switch and will now ship in February. Read the latest statement below.

Hey folks! We know you have been patiently waiting for Amber Isle’s Nintendo Switch release, but we’re very sorry to announce that we will be increasing the delay on our Switch port until February 2025.

Seeing the excitement around the Switch launch has made this a really difficult decision. Our team has been working to iron out the bugs from our Steam release whilst making incredible strides to get our Switch version to a high standard of performance, but the island needs a little more prep time before we’re ready to open our ports and have you come ashore!

At launch in February 2025, our Nintendo Switch version will include all previous patches and updates from the Steam version! Additionally, for those who don’t wish to wait but are able to play Amber Isle on Steam, we’re a part of the Team17 Fall Savings and Steam Autumn Sale so you can pick up Amber Isle at a discounted price.

Our community has been incredibly kind and patient with us regarding our delays and bugs, and we’d sincerely like to thank you all for your understanding. Overall, we would hate to disappoint you with your first Switch experience of Amber Isle featuring performance issues, rather than being all about meeting our friendly dinos! The extra time will be used to polish the Switch port to put out the highest-quality version of the game on this platform in February 2025. Thank you and see you soon!