Narrative adventure game Bilkins’ Folly coming to Switch

Publisher Armor Games Studios and developer Webbysoft today announced that Bilkins’ Folly, the island-hopping narrative adventure about a boy and his puzzle-solving pup, is in the works for Switch. It’ll be out in late 2023.

Here’s what’s been shared thus far:

Bilkins’ Folly follows treasure-hunter Percival “Percy” Bilkins and his canine best friend Drayton on a quest to find their missing family, who mysteriously vanished years ago without a trace. A rogue wave leaves the pair stranded, shipless, and very sandy. With their mission derailed, Percy and Drayton set their sights on procuring a new ship, reuniting with their trusty crew, and getting back on track. Nothing is ever that simple though, is it?

In this swashbuckling narrative adventure, explore gorgeous islands drenched in history and mystery, meet the regions’ quirky inhabitants, and use your cartography skills to map out sites to dig for riches. A dog is always your biggest asset, and Drayton is no different; as your bond with Percy’s pup grows, he’ll learn new tricks to open up untrodden paths, solve puzzles, and help you in your quest to find your family and unearth deeply buried secrets.

Key Features

• Expand your ship’s crew by recruiting aspiring sailors to join your ranks.
• Socialize with the many inhabitants of the islands—but keep in mind they’ll remember how you treat them.
• X marks the spot! Customize your map to work for you by drawing lines and placing icons to aid you in your treasure-hunting escapades.
• Fish for interesting sea creatures and record your findings in your journal.
• Enter treasure-hunting competitions to earn trophies and bragging rights.
• Pick locks, herd sheep, and more in charming minigames.

Get a look at a trailer for Bilkins’ Folly below.

Bilkins’ Folly is expected digitally on Switch as an eShop download.