Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon announced for Nintendo Switch

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon is in development for Nintendo Switch, publisher Microids and developer Balio Studio announced today. The game launches on October 30, 2025.

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon is a 2D action platformer. This time around, the two characters are going on a mission at the edge of the Parthian Empire to save King Monipehni, who has been poisoned by the nefarious sorcerer Bahmbuhzeli.

Learn more about the game via the following overview:

Our heroes leave their peaceful Armorica for a crucial mission at the edge of the Parthian Empire, a legendary kingdom under threat from Caesar’s ambitions. Their goal? Save King Monipehni, who has fallen victim to a vile poison brewed by the nefarious sorcerer Bahmbuhzeli.

To succeed, Asterix and Obelix must journey through mysterious lands, gather the ingredients for an antidote… and of course, give a good thrashing to some overconfident Roman cohorts.

Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon emphasizes the fun of playing together, with a local co-op mode designed to take full advantage of the duo’s complementary strengths. But whether playing solo or with a friend, the experience remains generous and accessible: every player can delight in bashing legionaries, avoiding traps, and progressing through a rich and varied world.

The game features four all-new worlds, each created specifically for this title, with their own unique visual atmosphere, gameplay mechanics, and challenges. From sun-drenched Eastern landscapes to the mysterious corners of Babylon, the environments are filled with exotic details and nods to the beloved comic book series.

With dynamic combat, epic boss fights, replayable levels, and hidden secrets, the adventure promises to be as entertaining as it is explosive… all delivered with a signature dose of irreverent humor true to the spirit of Asterix.

Key Features

• Play as Asterix and Obelix in a colorful adventure, playable solo or in local co-op.
• Embark on an original journey packed with action and humor, faithful to the iconic Gauls’ universe.
• Explore four brand-new regions with lush environments, from scorching deserts to Babylon’s hidden wonders.
• Progress through over twenty replayable levels filled with tough enemies, secrets to uncover, and challenges to beat.
• Face off against massive bosses and send Romans flying in spectacular, fast-paced battles.

Get a look at the game’s first trailer and screenshots below.

Announcement Trailer

Screenshots

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