Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines coming to Switch

Today, publisher Super Rare Originals and developer Medallion Games confirmed that they’re bringing Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines to Switch. It’s releasing on August 15, 2024.

Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines is a sequel to the original game and offers more 2D action-platformer gameplay. Pablo and Luna, an intrepid duo of pups, are on a mission to save the cosmos this time around. Jellybox Studio is providing animation.

Here’s a bunch of additional information:

Featuring challenging platforming full of innovative twists and fresh abilities like fire-dashing and magnetic grabs, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines allows players to propel themselves through a menagerie of breath-taking pixel-art landscapes with exhilarating speed and control. Every world is brimming with new and unique levels, hidden collectibles and secret areas to uncover, providing surprises across the galaxies.

Players can sharpen their claws for two pawsome ways to play! For players who love to swing and sling? Beloved pupper Pablo returns with his trusty hook and acrobatic grappling skills ready to zip to new heights. More of a shoot-first pup? Players can unleash their inner gunslinger with mysterious newcomer Luna’s arsenal of weaponry, adding a thrilling new combat mechanic to the mix.

Time Trial modes offer players an added challenge, racing against the clock (and maybe otherworldly competitors!) to prove they’re the ultimate top dog. Memorable boss battles introducing epic canine combatants bring players unforgettable showdowns for their interdimensional pups, as they swing, shoot, explore and wag their tails for the ultimate canine adventure!

Key Features

• Pure platforming bliss – Fast-paced swinging action meets a whole host of fresh abilities, such as magnetic panels and fire-dashing, all coming together as a tight, fun platforming romp!
• New worlds – Journey across dimensions in an epic quest to save… everything! Each unique world is bustling with vibrant, eye-catching pixel art and bubbling with personality!
• Gameplay galore – Sail across the cosmos to explore multiple worlds filled with tons of levels. Hidden collectibles, secret areas, memorable boss battles, bonus levels, time trials, and more to sink those canines into
• Exhilarating soundtrack – Jazz Mickle’s catchy, killer soundtrack will have Grapple Dogs’ beats stuck in your head forever, with level-by-level jams that are sure to get that tail waggin’!

Find a trailer for Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, which also highlights the release date, below.

Release Date

The game will be sold digitally on the Switch eShop. It’ll set you back a total of $14.99 / £12.99 / €14.99. As of now there’s no word on a physical release, but that may change in the future – we’ll let you know if there’s any news on that front.