ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard Announced for Nintendo Switch With 2026 Release Date

ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard Officially Confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Launching February 2026 Long-awaited by fans of inventive puzzle experiences, ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard has been officially announced by publisher PM Studios and developer Pixel Maniacs.

The first-person puzzle shooter will launch for Nintendo Switch on February 12, 2026, continuing the series that first arrived on the platform in 2018. Building on the Fresh Formula of ChromaGun ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard takes the core mechanics of its predecessor and elevates them with new features and challenges.

Players wield the iconic ChromaGun, a versatile tool used to paint walls and droids with primary colors.

By mastering the mechanic of "Magnetoid Chromatism," where droids are magnetically drawn to walls of matching color, players must solve intricate logic puzzles that span parallel universes and alternate dimensions. Enhancing accessibility, Pixel Maniacs has introduced an innovative game mode that overlays distinguishable symbols on all colored objects, making the title fully accessible to color blind players.

This commitment to inclusivity earned ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard the "Horizon Award" for Technical Innovation at GG Bavaria 2025. Feature Highlights: - Use the titular ChromaGun to manipulate environments with color-mixing mechanics. - Tackle complex puzzles across multi-dimensional spaces with evolving physics. - Utilize new accessibility overlays to support all players, including those with color vision deficiencies. - Enjoy a comedic, engaging narrative focused on themes of friendship, redemption, and the multiverse. Developer and Publisher Insights Benjamin Lochmann, founder and CEO of Pixel Maniacs, emphasized the team's ambition for the sequel, stating that the studio amplified all elements beloved from the original—from clever puzzle design to its saturated visual style.

Lochmann explained that ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is "bigger and bolder," requiring heightened color coordination and spatial logic, and expressed excitement to see the community's attempts at mastering the game's speedrunning potential. PM Studios CEO Michael Yum described ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard as an inventive and cerebral addition to their publishing portfolio, highlighting the availability of a retail edition for physical collectors.

Yum underscored that the game's bold design stands apart as a must-have for fans of clever game mechanics and memorable aesthetics on Nintendo Switch. A Milestone for Puzzle Shooters on Nintendo Switch With its February 2026 release, ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is set to expand the genre's boundaries on Nintendo Switch, joining the exclusive lineup of innovative indie titles available through the eShop and at retail.

Both PM Studios and Pixel Maniacs continue their tradition of technical and creative excellence, reinforcing their influence in the modern Nintendo ecosystem. Stay tuned for more updates on ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard, including additional trailers and pre-order information, as the release date approaches.

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