Chronos: Before The Ashes Launches on Nintendo Switch – Prequel to Remnant: From The Ashes

THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games have officially confirmed that Chronos: Before The Ashes will be available on the Nintendo Switch, expanding the acclaimed RPG experience to Nintendo’s popular hybrid platform.

This announcement is significant for fans keen to explore fresh content in the Remnant universe and represents another major release for the Switch lineup in 2020. Chronos: Before The Ashes, developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic, acts as the narrative prequel to the acclaimed title Remnant: From The Ashes.

First introduced on other platforms, Remnant: From The Ashes captured the attention of players and critics alike with its blend of challenging combat and dark, atmospheric storytelling.

The arrival of Chronos: Before The Ashes on the Nintendo Switch promises to bring these core elements to an even broader audience. In Chronos: Before The Ashes, players assume the role of a youthful protagonist tasked with saving their home from an ancient, malevolent force.

Embarking on a journey through a shifting, mysterious labyrinth, heroes will confront both enigmatic creatures and a variety of intricate puzzles.

The game’s unforgiving combat system ensures every encounter is meaningful, while the unique progression mechanic sets it apart: each time the protagonist falls in battle, they must await an entire year before venturing once again into the labyrinth.

With each return, the character ages, gaining wisdom, strength, and magical prowess as years pass. According to the joint statement from THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games, players can expect Chronos: Before The Ashes to be available digitally through the Nintendo eShop as well as in physical retail stores.

Launch is scheduled for December 1, 2020, marking a simultaneous global release for the Nintendo Switch. This release marks another milestone for Gunfire Games, known for their experience with action RPG titles and for broadening their reach to Nintendo’s diverse player base.

THQ Nordic’s commitment to bringing unique, narrative-driven experiences to the Switch has further solidified the platform as a premier destination for fans of ambitious indie and third-party games. Chronos: Before The Ashes on Nintendo Switch will offer both newcomers and series veterans the opportunity to discover the origins of Remnant’s universe, all while utilizing the flexibility of Switch hardware.

With its atmospheric design, engaging combat, and age-based progression system, the title stands out as a notable addition to the Nintendo eShop catalog for 2020. Fans can expect to pick up Chronos: Before The Ashes from December 1, 2020, exclusively on Nintendo Switch, via both physical copies and the Nintendo eShop.