Candylands Journey Release Date Set for Nintendo Switch: Classic Platformer Launches September 4, 2025

Candylands Journey, a retro-inspired 2D platformer, is officially set to launch on Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2025.

Developed for fans of classic side-scrolling adventures, Candylands Journey brings charming pixel art, vibrant levels, and nostalgic gameplay to the Nintendo eShop later this fall.

The game will be available digitally with an enticing pre-order price of $7.99—a 20 percent discount from its standard $9.99 pricing. In Candylands Journey, players take on the role of a young apprentice at the Magic University, a once peaceful place now thrust into chaos after the Heart of Magic is stolen by a mysterious group known as the Pastry Witches.

Embarking on a quest to retrieve the stolen Magic Crystal, players will traverse 15 unique and colorful locations, each filled with secrets, puzzles, and hazards reminiscent of golden-era platforming classics. Throughout the journey, adventurers will encounter a variety of environments, including lush green meadows, shadowy caves, vast rivers and oceans, ancient ruins, enchanted castles, and tropical islands.

Gameplay encourages players to seek out lost puzzle pieces required to unlock the path to the final boss encounter, as well as collect jewelry fragments to purchase new magical abilities.

The game further challenges players to uncover hidden secrets, destroy cake towers set up by the Pastry Witches, and solve riddles scattered across the magical world. A representative from the development team commented via press release, stating that the game aims to "blend colorful, evocative visuals with engaging platform mechanics, ensuring fans of classic 2D adventures will feel right at home." The objective is to recover all the essential magical elements and summons needed to save Magic University from peril, providing a rewarding experience for completionists and speedrunners alike. Candylands Journey will be distributed exclusively through the Nintendo eShop and supports all Nintendo Switch models, ensuring accessibility for players on the standard Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED.

With its accessible price point, the game is positioned as a must-try indie release for platformer enthusiasts. A launch trailer showcasing Candylands Journey’s vibrant worlds, enemy encounters, and charming art style has been published ahead of release.

For additional details or to watch the official trailer, players can visit the Nintendo eShop listing or the developer’s official website.

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