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Dead Cells won’t be out on Switch until next week, but we do have some early footage showing the game in action. Find a couple of videos attached below.

Ahead of next week’s release, Motion Twin has prepared a new animated launch trailer for Dead Cells. You can watch it below.

Motion Twin announced a release date for the digital version of Dead Cells today. The eShop version is planned for August 7.

Dead Cells will be sold for $24.99 / €24.99. A pre-order discount will knock the price down to $19.99 / €19.99.

Dead Cells boxart

Merge Games has announced a release date for the physical version of Dead Cells. The roguevania-style game will be out on store shelves starting August 21 in North America and August 17 in Europe. The digital version’s release date will be announced later.

All copies include a 20-page artbook in addition to the cartridge. Pricing is set at $34.99 / €34.99 / £29.99).

Merge will also be offering 2,000 copies of the Dead Cells Signature Version. This comes with a copy of the game, a double-CD soundtrack, an exclusive enamel character pin, a 56-page hardback artbook, a numbered certificate of authenticity, and an outer box featuring exclusive artwork in a matte finish with spot gloss. The whole package costs $50 / €45 / £40.

Source: Merge Games PR

Dead Cells boxart

Dead Cells will be receiving the physical treatment, Motion Twin has announced. The studio has formed a partnership with Merge Games to bring the title to retail.

Motion Twin producer Steve Filby said of today’s news:

At PAX East, Dead Cells was being shown off for the first time on Switch at the Nindie Arcade. View a bit of off-screen footage from the playable demo below.

Dead Cells has been announced for consoles, and the game is coming to Switch. The acclaimed roguelike doesn’t have a release date, but is expected later this year.

Continue on below for a bunch of details about Dead Cells, as well as a trailer.


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