Studio Zubio has confirmed that Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse will release on Nintendo Switch, announcing the platform support alongside a new Kickstarter campaign that has raised close to $100,000 to date.
The project positions itself as a puzzle-heavy stealth action-adventure that blends time-loop mechanics with exploration and environmental puzzles.
Bunderkin casts players as Beedee the Bunderdragon, an outcast from Bunder Hollow who attempts to sneak into a once-in-a-lifetime festival celebrating the rare celestial event known as the Ocular Eclipse.
Studio Zubio describes the festival as a tradition of reinvention for townsfolk, a night when people shed old identities and embrace bold new beginnings — a setup the developer warns hides darker consequences.
The narrative escalates when Beedee uncovers a plot to freeze the moons' positions, preventing the eclipse and unleashing parasitic creatures called the Oculi.
Studio Zubio explains that these Oculi, hatched by the eclipse’s rare lunar rays, threaten to possess the town’s residents and plunge Bunder Hollow into catastrophe.
Mechanically, Bunderkin uses a three-day time loop as its central structure.
Studio Zubio frames the loop as a test of pattern recognition and experimentation: players learn NPC routines, event timings, and cause-and-effect chains across repeated cycles.
Each reset lets players refine strategies, unlock hidden areas, and piece together the sequence of actions required to stop the looming disaster.
The developer cites GameCube-era Zelda titles as influences, specifically The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for its whimsical style and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask for its clock-driven tension.
Studio Zubio positions Bunderkin as a game that combines those elements into a puzzle-first stealth adventure where mastering each moment is essential to success.
Studio Zubio has released a trailer and additional details via its Kickstarter page; the campaign page is the primary source for current funding totals and campaign rewards.
While the Nintendo Switch platform is confirmed, the developer has not yet announced a release date or detailed distribution plans such as eShop availability.
Watch for further official updates from Studio Zubio and potential future showcases on Nintendo-focused events.
The project positions itself as a puzzle-heavy stealth action-adventure that blends time-loop mechanics with exploration and environmental puzzles.
Bunderkin casts players as Beedee the Bunderdragon, an outcast from Bunder Hollow who attempts to sneak into a once-in-a-lifetime festival celebrating the rare celestial event known as the Ocular Eclipse.
Studio Zubio describes the festival as a tradition of reinvention for townsfolk, a night when people shed old identities and embrace bold new beginnings — a setup the developer warns hides darker consequences.
The narrative escalates when Beedee uncovers a plot to freeze the moons' positions, preventing the eclipse and unleashing parasitic creatures called the Oculi.
Studio Zubio explains that these Oculi, hatched by the eclipse’s rare lunar rays, threaten to possess the town’s residents and plunge Bunder Hollow into catastrophe.
Mechanically, Bunderkin uses a three-day time loop as its central structure.
Studio Zubio frames the loop as a test of pattern recognition and experimentation: players learn NPC routines, event timings, and cause-and-effect chains across repeated cycles.
Each reset lets players refine strategies, unlock hidden areas, and piece together the sequence of actions required to stop the looming disaster.
The developer cites GameCube-era Zelda titles as influences, specifically The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for its whimsical style and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask for its clock-driven tension.
Studio Zubio positions Bunderkin as a game that combines those elements into a puzzle-first stealth adventure where mastering each moment is essential to success.
Studio Zubio has released a trailer and additional details via its Kickstarter page; the campaign page is the primary source for current funding totals and campaign rewards.
While the Nintendo Switch platform is confirmed, the developer has not yet announced a release date or detailed distribution plans such as eShop availability.
Watch for further official updates from Studio Zubio and potential future showcases on Nintendo-focused events.
