Chained Echoes Nintendo Switch Physical Release Confirmed by Super Rare Games

Super Rare Games will publish a physical release of the indie RPG Chained Echoes for Nintendo Switch, the company announced.

The limited run will include both a Standard and a Deluxe physical edition, and pre-orders are scheduled to open on June 18, 2026 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM UK / 7 PM Europe.

Chained Echoes, developed by Matthias Linda, has built an audience through its digital release and a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Backers who pledged for physical copies on Kickstarter will be eligible to receive the Super Rare Games release at no additional cost, the developer said in a public status update.

Shipping for the new physical editions is currently expected to take place in September.

Deluxe edition contents

Super Rare Games’ Deluxe edition of Chained Echoes will include several premium physical items: a hardcover A5 art book showcasing characters and landscapes from Valandis, an A2 full-color poster, a double-sided gold-plated coin, the standard Nintendo Switch cartridge with a full-color manual, a trading card set (including a shiny card), an SRG sticker, and an exclusive clamshell box designed to house the package.

Developer and backer update (paraphrased)

The development team stated it has partnered with the well-known physical publisher Super Rare Games to finally deliver boxed Standard and Deluxe editions to customers.

The developer emphasized confidence in Super Rare Games’ shipping and customer service capabilities and confirmed that eligible Kickstarter backers who had pledged for physical copies will be contacted directly with instructions to receive their edition at no extra charge.

The developer also made clear it cannot assist with orders placed through First Press Games; any enquiries about those earlier orders must be directed to First Press Games.

Availability and final notes

The physical release will be offered as a limited pre-order through Super Rare Games’ website beginning June 18, 2026.

Super Rare Games is known for curating limited Nintendo Switch physical editions, and this release marks a long-awaited boxed opportunity for backers and collectors who have followed Chained Echoes since its Kickstarter origins.

For purchasers and backers, watch Super Rare Games’ pre-order page on the announced date for ordering details and any further shipping updates.