The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan gets surprise release on Switch

Out of nowhere, Bandai Namco has announced and released a brand new version of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan for Switch.

This package includes a series of standalone, branching cinematic horror games. Mutliplayer modes are also included.

Here’s the official eShop description:

In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister…

Embark on a horrific journey aboard a ghost ship.
Experience your terrifying story with a friend online or go for safety in numbers with up to five players offline.
All playable characters can live or die. The choices you make will decide their fate.
Who will you save?
Don’t. Play. Alone.

Experience Man of Medan – the first game in the Dark Pictures Anthology and brand new to the Nintendo Switch.

Included in this purchase:
– Man of Medan game
– Curator’s Cut game mode
– Multiplayer modes including 2-player online and 5-player couch co-op
– Updated gameplay features: difficulty settings & QTE warnings, improved UI & interactions, wider accessibility options including subtitle sizing.
– Extended playable chapter Flooded, introducing new deaths in this climactic ending to the game!

Get a look at a trailer for the release below.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is live on the Switch eShop. Pricing is set at $19.99.