Bounty Battle now releasing for Switch in September

Following a previous delay, publisher Merge Games and developer Dark Screen Games have set a new release date for the indie brawler Bounty Battle. The beat ’em up title is now scheduled for a Switch launch on September 10. It was last expected in July.

Here’s an overview of Bounty Battle, along with a trailer:

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!

Source: Merge Games PR