Outer Wilds finally launches for Switch in December
Posted on November 14, 2023 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop
Outer Wilds was featured during today’s Indie World Showcase, and a release date of December 7, 2023 was revealed with its Archeologist Edition. A physical version will follow in 2024.
It’s been a long time coming for Outer Wild on Nintendo’s console. It was first announced in February 2021 for release that summer. In July though, it was delayed to Holiday 2021. There have been no updates about the Switch version – until today.
Here’s some information about the game:
Outer Wilds is an open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Key Features
- You’re the newest recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system.
- What lurks in the heart of the ominous Dark Bramble? Who built the alien ruins on the Moon? Can the endless time loop be stopped? Answers await you in the most dangerous reaches of space.
- The planets of Outer Wilds are packed with hidden locations that change with the passage of time. Visit an underground city of before it’s swallowed by sand, or explore the surface of a planet as it crumbles beneath your feet. Every secret is guarded by hazardous environments and natural catastrophes.
- Strap on your hiking boots, check your oxygen levels, and get ready to venture into space. Use a variety of unique gadgets to probe your surroundings, track down mysterious signals, decipher ancient alien writing, and roast the perfect marshmallow.
A trailer celebrating the Outer Wilds: Archeologist Edition Switch release date news can be found below.
