Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo heading to Nintendo Switch

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo will be released on Nintendo Switch, publisher PM Studios and developer Pocket Trap confirmed today. The title arrives on May 28, 2025 digitally with a physical version to follow. A demo is now available on the Nintendo eShop.

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a 2D adventure platformer. Players will explore a sprawling urban landscape, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family with yoyo tricks. 

Learn more about what to expect in the following overview:

In this 2D platforming adventure you’ll play as Pippit, an endearing bat on a mission to reclaim the Pipistrello family’s influence following the kidnapping of his dear auntie. Using Pippit’s trusty yoyo as a weapon, you will explore a sprawling urban landscape, learning new tricks and fighting rival crime bosses to restore your family’s once powerful legacy.

Discover and experiment with over 40 equipable badges and 20 passive upgrades that change the way you play. Combining certain badges might make you more powerful in battle or subtly alter the way your yoyo works — it’s up to you to find the right mix.

Key Features

• Platforming & Puzzles: Run, leap and solve tricky puzzles as you navigate your way through a variety of environments with the help of your dependable yoyo.
• Yoyo-centric Combat: Master the art of the yoyo to fight crime bosses, defeat enemies, and reclaim control of the city.
• Retro-style Art: Immerse yourself in the nostalgic game aesthetic of Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, evoking the charm of a bygone era.

View a trailer for the game below.

Official Trailer

As for the physical release, that’ll be offered with a collector’s edition. This includes a Pippit plushie alongside the game.