ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is officially set to launch on February 12, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, both in retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
PM Studios and the acclaimed indie developer Pixel Maniacs have confirmed the sequel’s release, marking an ambitious return to the innovative color-mixing puzzle shooter genre that first captivated fans in the original ChromaGun. Building on the foundation laid by its predecessor, ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard gives players control of the signature ChromaGun—a paint-shooting device that allows users to strategically manipulate their environment.
With the ability to paint walls and droids, the gameplay revolves around 'Magnetoid Chromatism,' a core mechanic in which robotic entities are magnetically attracted to surfaces painted the same color.
As players progress, they must navigate increasingly perilous environments filled with hazardous floor tiles, antagonistic droids, and complex logic puzzles, all set against a narrative backdrop involving friendship, redemption, and the mysteries of the multiverse. The sequel raises the bar with more intricate puzzles, advanced color physics, and expanded environmental hazards.
Players will also experience a compelling new storyline exploring the roots of Chroma Technology and the enigmatic corporation behind it.
Benjamin Lochmann, founder and CEO of Pixel Maniacs, commented that the team has amplified every element fans loved: "We’ve expanded on the witty dialogue, the intricacy of the puzzles, and the visual style.
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard offers a larger, more challenging experience, requiring sharp color coordination and spatial reasoning.
We’re looking forward to seeing the community’s most impressive speedruns." PM Studios CEO Michael Yum further emphasized the game's unique place within the publisher’s diverse catalog: "ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard adds a bold, cerebral dimension to our lineup.
We’re particularly proud to make a retail edition available for a game this inventive.
It’s a must-have for anyone who values clever game design." Key features for ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard include: • A distinctive ChromaGun that enables complex color-mixing to solve environmental puzzles. • The proprietary 'Magnetoid Chromatism' mechanic where droids and objects gravitate toward matching colors. • Puzzles that traverse different dimensions and parallel universes, each introducing unique physics and escalating complexity. • State-of-the-art accessibility options, including an innovative game mode that overlays symbols on colored objects, allowing color blind players to fully engage with the game.
This accessibility feature earned ChromaGun 2 Dye Hard the Horizon Award for Technical Innovation at GG Bavaria 2025. ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is shaping up to be a standout title for Nintendo Switch 2, promising a fresh take on first-person puzzle shooters with its creative mechanics, robust accessibility, and engaging narrative.
Don’t miss its worldwide release on February 12, 2026, when it arrives on shelves and on the Nintendo eShop.
PM Studios and the acclaimed indie developer Pixel Maniacs have confirmed the sequel’s release, marking an ambitious return to the innovative color-mixing puzzle shooter genre that first captivated fans in the original ChromaGun. Building on the foundation laid by its predecessor, ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard gives players control of the signature ChromaGun—a paint-shooting device that allows users to strategically manipulate their environment.
With the ability to paint walls and droids, the gameplay revolves around 'Magnetoid Chromatism,' a core mechanic in which robotic entities are magnetically attracted to surfaces painted the same color.
As players progress, they must navigate increasingly perilous environments filled with hazardous floor tiles, antagonistic droids, and complex logic puzzles, all set against a narrative backdrop involving friendship, redemption, and the mysteries of the multiverse. The sequel raises the bar with more intricate puzzles, advanced color physics, and expanded environmental hazards.
Players will also experience a compelling new storyline exploring the roots of Chroma Technology and the enigmatic corporation behind it.
Benjamin Lochmann, founder and CEO of Pixel Maniacs, commented that the team has amplified every element fans loved: "We’ve expanded on the witty dialogue, the intricacy of the puzzles, and the visual style.
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard offers a larger, more challenging experience, requiring sharp color coordination and spatial reasoning.
We’re looking forward to seeing the community’s most impressive speedruns." PM Studios CEO Michael Yum further emphasized the game's unique place within the publisher’s diverse catalog: "ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard adds a bold, cerebral dimension to our lineup.
We’re particularly proud to make a retail edition available for a game this inventive.
It’s a must-have for anyone who values clever game design." Key features for ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard include: • A distinctive ChromaGun that enables complex color-mixing to solve environmental puzzles. • The proprietary 'Magnetoid Chromatism' mechanic where droids and objects gravitate toward matching colors. • Puzzles that traverse different dimensions and parallel universes, each introducing unique physics and escalating complexity. • State-of-the-art accessibility options, including an innovative game mode that overlays symbols on colored objects, allowing color blind players to fully engage with the game.
This accessibility feature earned ChromaGun 2 Dye Hard the Horizon Award for Technical Innovation at GG Bavaria 2025. ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is shaping up to be a standout title for Nintendo Switch 2, promising a fresh take on first-person puzzle shooters with its creative mechanics, robust accessibility, and engaging narrative.
Don’t miss its worldwide release on February 12, 2026, when it arrives on shelves and on the Nintendo eShop.
