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Arco physical

Arco has been on Nintendo Switch for a bit now as a digital download, but Lost in Cult has now announced plans for a physical release.

The Mesoamerican fantasy-RPG will be sold standalone, but there’ll also be a special “Editions” release. The latter, limited to 3,000 copies, includes an essay and developer interview booklet (40 pages) by Chris Tapsell, original outer slipcase artwork by Alariko, variant Nintendo Switch game case cover with reverse artwork by Alariko, poster artwork by Antoine Maillard, a color-thematic inner slipcase with release number code, fold-out unique artwork poster with checklist and artist description on the back, four art cards chosen from the developer with captions, and director’s authenticity card (individually numbered).

Herdling trailer

Thanks to Panic and Okomotive, we have another look at Herdling with a launch trailer. The adventure game, which is about navigating awe-inspiring scenery as you strengthen your bond with your pack of Calicorns, has come to Nintendo Switch.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

Ratcheteer DX

Today, Panic and Shaun Inman announced Ratcheteer for Nintendo Switch. We’ll be seeing it sometime in 2026.

Ratcheteer originally debuted as part of Playdate Season One. For the new DX version, it’s now in full color, new visual filters are planned, the stereo soundtrack will be in uncompressed CD-quality, and support for ten new languages will be added in.

More information can be found in the following overview:

Blippo+ release date

Blippo+ just nailed down its final release date on Nintendo Switch. Panic, Yacht, Telefantasy Studios, Noble Robot, and Dustin Mierau revealed that the game launches on September 23, 2025.

Blippo+ is currently airing as part of Playdate Season 2. However, soon Nintendo Switch owners will be able to try it out for themselves.

Those that need a refresher on what to expect can check out the following overview:

Herdling

Herdling is set to appear on Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced. This one is planned for August 21, 2025.

Herdling, coming from the creators of the Far games, takes players on a new adventure. You’ll go out on a grand alpine expedition with a herd of beasts known as Calicorns, as you ascend a mountain path, come across dangers and surprising obstacles, and forge your way to the mystery at the summit.

Here’s an official overview:

Time Flies trailer

Following this week’s release, Panic and Playables published a launch trailer for Time Flies. The game, which is about a small fly with a gigantic bucket list, just came to Nintendo Switch.

A rundown of what to expect can be found in the following overview:

Time Flies release date

A few years after it was announced, Time Flies has been given a final release date. Panic and Playables confirmed today that it’s hitting Nintendo Switch on July 31, 2025.

Time Flies was originally revealed back in 2022. It took significantly longer than expected for the project to wrap up, as it was last slated for 2023.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Panic, Grammy-nominated artists Yacht, Telefantasy Studios, and Noble Robot today announced Blippo+ for Nintendo Switch. A release is planned for this fall.

Blippo+ is a live-action cable TV simulator. This title has been featured on the Playdate device, but will now release on Nintendo’s console with a a time-hopping mechanic.

Here’s a bunch of additional information:

Thank Goodness You're Here physical

Lost In Cult today announced that it’s entering the video game publishing business, and to kick things off, it will produce physical versions of Thank Goodness You’re Here and The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow on Nintendo Switch.

Both will be available as mass retail editions for broad accessibility, and premium editions. The latter is coming as limited-run, high-end collectors’ releases with gallery-quality presentation.

Despelote release date

Today, publisher Panic and developers Julián Cordero and Sebastián Valbuena set the release date for Despelote. The game is slated for May 1, 2025.

Despelote was only just confirmed for Nintendo Switch in December. As part of that news, we were given a 2025 launch window.

For those that missed it previously, here’s a rundown of the game:


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