Boyfriend Dungeon, the “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure, won’t be releasing this year as originally planned. Developer Kitfox Games has confirmed that it’s been pushed back to 2021.
In a statement today, the studio explained that a variety of factors have impacted development and the team. Also, in hopes of avoiding crunch, they won’t be rushing things for this year.
Here’s the full statement from Kitfox:
CastleStorm II was originally planned for a July release before it was pushed back to this fall. Thanks to an eShop listing, we now have a final release date. Zen Studios will be launching the title on September 23.
Here’s an overview of CastleStorm II, along with a trailer:
The new Pocky & Rocky game announced for Switch earlier this week is getting a western release. Natsume Atari and Natsume confirmed that Pocky & Rocky 2021 (tentative title) will arrive next year.
Today’s announcement notes that “Pocky & Rocky 2021 is a multi-directional scrolling shooter in the classic 16-bit style with improved graphics, sound, and fun”. This will be the third installment of the original shrine maiden shooting series. It’s being made by the original development team, Tengo Project.
We have the following comments regarding today’s announcement:
Batterystaple Games has introduced a new permadeath-free game type called Mega Mode for 30XX, its action platformer followup to 20XX.
Here’s a brief overview of Mega Mode:
MO:Astray, a side-scrolling action-platformer, arrives on Switch today. We have an official launch trailer for the game below.
Those that are interested in MO:Astray can find the game on the Switch eShop.
Digerati and Samurai Games have announced Rangok Skies, a vertically scrolling arcade shooter. It will launch on Switch in Q4 2020/Q1 2021.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
Curve Digital, Sumo Digital, and Lucky Mountain Games have released a launch trailer for Hotshot Racing. View the video below.
Hotshot Racing is out on Switch today via the eShop.
Private Division and Obsidian Entertainment have shared a new trailer for the new Peril on Gorgon DLC for The Outer Worlds. We’ve attached the video below.
Peril on Gorgon should be made available on Switch at some point based on what Obsidian has previously said, but there’s no word on a release date just yet.
Following yesterday’s announcement, THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games have shared a proper update on Chronos: Before the Ashes.
As expected, Chronos: Before the Ashes is based on the former VR-exclusive Chronos. The game, which acts as a prequel story of Remnant: From the Ashes, “has been overhauled and optimized to work on all platforms without the need for VR support.”
Here’s an overview of Chronos: Before the Ashes, along with a trailer:
