Stray Switch physical release revealed, pre-orders open

September 23: Stray won’t be digital-only when it debuts on Switch this holiday, as a physical release is now confirmed to be happening. Retailers have started putting up listings showing the boxed version. Skybound Games looks to be in charge of distribution.

As shown on those store pages, it looks like Stray will come with more than just the cartridge. If you buy the game, you’ll also get six full-color art cards – these are teased in the graph above.

Here’s some information about the title:

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city.

Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures.

See the world through the eyes of a cat and interact with the environment in playful ways. Be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes as annoying as possible with the strange inhabitants of this mysterious world.

Along the way, the cat befriends a small flying drone, known only as B-12. With the help of this newfound companion, the duo must find a way out.

Stray is developed by BlueTwelve Studio, a small team from the south of France mostly made up of cats and a handful of humans.

Pre-orders for the physical version of Stray on Switch are now open here. The game launches for the console on November 19, 2024 – both physically and digitally. 

We have further coverage on Stray here.

October 26: In Japan, a collector’s edition will be released. Copies include the game, visual book, original pin, miniature figure, smart pouch, and special storage box. Pre-orders are open here.