Zoe Begone secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Courtesy of PM Studios and Retchy, we now have a release date for Zoe Begone. The game will be out for Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2025.

Zoe Begone was announced just over a year ago.  The hand-drawn bullet hell arcade game was originally planned for the end of last year, but was quietly delayed.

Those that need a refresher on the experience can check out the following overview:

Inspired by 1930s drawn-on-film animation – particularly the work of Norman McLaren – and the golden age of arcade shooters, Zoe Begone blends classic shoot ‘em up design with modern, exciting action – players can shoot, dash, and pound their way through creations of the Animator, who scribbles enemies into existence with the help of a trusty paintbrush and pen. Watch out for the gigantic paintbrush swinging to bring the next wave of foes to life, and prepare for the fourth wall-breaking humor as you blast your way through the chaos. Just be sure to keep an eye out for the enemies that splatter ink upon defeat, and don’t be surprised if you end up with a little mess on your hands!

Destroy the Animator’s tools, blast their creations to bits, collect Apples to spend on power-ups, and reclaim your serene surroundings to help Zoe get the break she deserves as fast as you can (and bag yourself a high score in the process).

Key Features

• Hand-Drawn Animations: Fully hand-drawn animations, inspired by the aesthetic of the 1930s.
• Frenetic Bullet-Hell Gameplay: Dash, shoot, and pound your way through chaotic arenas packed with enemies drawn by the Animator.
• Dynamic Upgrades: Collect Apples to unlock new weapons, game-changing power-ups, and passive abilities to help evolve your playstyle. Spend them early for a boost now, or save up for big, strategic upgrades later on – the choice is yours!
• Infinite Replayability: With multiple modes, a wide selection of levels, and online leaderboards, gameplay feels fresh every time you jump into the game.
• Groovy Soundtrack: A jazzy, reactive soundtrack to emphasize every dodge, dash, and victory.
• Multiple Modes:
  • Arcade: Players are tasked with taking down the Animator themselves.
  • Time Attack: Race against the clock to beat the Animator as time ticks down to zero.
  • Frame Trap: Fight off everything the animator has to throw at you in an extended boss rush.

Find a new release date trailer for Zoe Begone below.

Release Date Trailer

The game will be sold digitally through the Nintendo eShop. We have more Nintendo Switch coverage over here.