Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure: Arcade Coming to Nintendo Switch — Art of Play and Roditeli Productions Announce New 16-bit Side-Scrolling Game

Art of Play and Roditeli Productions have announced Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure: Arcade for Nintendo Switch, bringing a retro 16-bit side-scrolling action adventure to the console. The developers confirmed the title today and said launch timing will be shared at a later date. An announcement trailer accompanied the reveal, showcasing the game's pixel art and arcade-focused presentation. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure: Arcade adapts the time-traveling premise of the original movie into a 15-level side-scrolling arcade action game. Players can choose to play as Bill S. Preston Esq. or Ted Theodore Logan, and the game supports couch cooperative multiplayer so two players can team up locally. The core objective adapts the film's plot: travel through time to recruit historical figures and complete the history report needed to save the future. According to the announcement materials, the game mixes high-energy action with hand-crafted pixel visuals and an 80s-inspired rock soundtrack. Players will encounter and recruit historical characters from the movie, including Billy the Kid, Socrates, Napoleon, Beethoven and Genghis Khan, and will face unique mini-games and encounters designed to win those figures over. The developers outline a progression structure that starts with story mode and unlocks additional content, including an arcade mode and standalone mini-games. The title emphasizes classic arcade mechanics across 15 levels, and highlights couch co-op as a central feature for fans looking for a local multiplayer experience on Nintendo Switch. Art of Play and Roditeli Productions have not provided a firm release date or pricing details for the Nintendo eShop; they stated only that timing information will be revealed in the future. The announcement trailer is available through the teams' official channels for those who want an early look at gameplay, art style and soundtrack direction. For now, Nintendo Switch owners and fans of retro-inspired arcade action can follow Art of Play and Roditeli Productions for updates on release timing, eShop availability and additional trailers. The title joins a growing slate of classic-style console releases that aim to blend nostalgia with modern presentation on Nintendo hardware.