Rubato, an experimental take on the collect-a-thon genre, coming to Nintendo Switch

Announced today, Rubato is on the way to Nintendo Switch. We have a confirmed release date of March 20, 2026.

Rubato is a side-scrolling action platformer that’s intended to be an experimental, 2D physics-based take on the collect-a-thon genre. You’ll play as a frog and use your tongue to navigate open Metroidvania-like areas.

Additional information can be found in the following overview:

The year is 12,012. Multiquadrillionaire monopoly “GSSAI CO.” has been in power of the universe for centuries after a world-ending bioweapon was unleashed onto the masses. And now? The solar system has been destroyed by unknown celestial forces. A weapons development program run by the Earth subsidiary of “GSSAI CO.” is fast progressing. And the world’s denizens are disappearing.

That is until one man screws up a game of pool.

Key Features

• Hero of the Stars and the Sky – Use your tongue to lick enemies and objects as you make your way through open Metroidvania-like areas, whilst collecting “Planet Bits” to help fix the solar system!
• Welcome to Rubato World – Five compact, densely packed areas ranging from a huge sprawling bakery to the world’s most poorly planned city. Uncover secrets and shortcuts in every corner of the world.
• If I Could Only Love – A strange, funny plot with a deep focus on humour and character writing. It gets silly. It gets serious. Really concerningly serious. Uh. Is the guy who made this game okay..?
• But First, Love Yourself – To save the world, you must save yourself first. Find yourself again.

Continue on below to check out a trailer for the game.

Release Date Trailer

Look for the game on the Nintendo eShop at launch. We have more Nintendo Switch news for you here.