Bounty Battle launches for Switch digitally in July, physically in August

Publisher Merge Games, along with developer Dark Screen Games, announced the final release date for the indie beat ’em up crossover Bounty Battle. The game launches for Switch via the eShop on July 16.

We have the following overview and trailer for Bounty Battle:

Bounty Battle is the ultimate indie fighting game: a new 2D fighter, where you can pit your favourite Indie heroes against one another! Indie heroes from games like Guacamelee! Dead Cells, Darkest Dungeon, Owlboy & more battle it out in this fighter frenzy. Bounty Battle features 30 fighters from over 20 different Indie games! Fighters come with their own Minion companion and unique abilities. Battle across levels inspired from the fighters’ native game worlds with up to 3 other players.

Characters:

Characters – Bounty Battle showcases your favorite characters from these beloved indie games – Guacamelee!, Darkest Dungeon, Dead Cells, Awesomenauts, Nuclear Throne, Owlboy, Axiom Verge, SteamWorld Dig, Oddmar, Jotun, Battle Chasers Nightwar, Death’s Gambit, EITR, Super Comboman, Pankapu, Flinthook, Doko Roko, Tower of Samsara, Blubber Busters, Ruin of the Reckless, The Bug Butcher, and Blocks that Matter

Key Features
– A host of game modes including a Tournament, Versus, Challenge Mode, Tutorial and Training Room to perfect your style
– 30 characters from your favourite Indie titles each with their own move set and special attacks
– Each fighter has their very own minion to summon and join the fight
– 16 different arenas to battle on – some plucked from the worlds of their fighters
– Multiple colour and palette swap options to fight in style!

Collectors will be happy to hear that a physical version of Bounty Battle is planned for August. A special Signature Edition can be pre-ordered here.

Source: Merge Games PR