Stormcloud Games Unveils Junkster, a New 3D Action Platformer Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Stormcloud Games, the indie studio renowned for its unique roguelike ‘Brut@l,’ has officially announced its latest title: Junkster.

This highly anticipated game is currently in development for the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2, marking the developer’s debut on next-generation Nintendo hardware.

While a specific release date remains unconfirmed, the announcement signals Stormcloud Games’ continued commitment to delivering innovative experiences to Nintendo fans. Junkster is a 3D action platformer that centers on UM-13, an intrepid construction robot who finds himself stranded after crash-landing on a hazardous junkyard planet.

The narrative follows UM-13—known simply as UM—as he strives to repair his damaged ship and recover a cargo load of priceless human artifacts, all while navigating perilous environments teeming with mutated trash creatures and rogue machines.

Armed with only a dependable robo-wrench, UM must creatively repurpose the galaxy’s discarded debris, introducing a distinctive building mechanic central to the game’s progression and strategy. According to Stormcloud Games, Junkster delivers its story through an inventive comic book presentation.

Each “issue” features action-packed chapters where UM confronts new dangers and explores sprawling, interconnected environments filled with secrets and collectibles.

Additionally, every installment in the game is complemented by a collectible Junkster toy, appealing to both gamers and collectors alike. In a statement rewritten for clarity, Stormcloud Games emphasized that players will "transform discarded space junk into functional tools and obstacles, encouraging both resourcefulness and exploration." This blend of platforming, combat, and construction promises to set Junkster apart from conventional platformers on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform. Stormcloud Games brings proven pedigree to Junkster, building on the critical success of Brut@l—a stylish, ASCII-inspired dungeon crawler previously released on other platforms.

The team’s ability to blend nostalgic mechanics with contemporary design elements ensures that Junkster is poised to captivate both longtime Nintendo enthusiasts and newcomers to the developer’s catalog. Junkster is currently set to launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, taking full advantage of the upgraded hardware’s capabilities.

As anticipation builds, fans can look forward to additional updates and a final release date announcement in the future.

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