Atari and Jasozz Games have confirmed that CULTIC, the retro-inspired first-person shooter from solo developer Jason Smith, will launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026.
Built as a modern homage to ’90s shooters, CULTIC combines pixelated, old-school aesthetics with contemporary engine features such as physics, lighting, and a fully 3D world.
Background and release
CULTIC is developed by Jasozz Games with Jason Smith credited as the solo developer.
Publisher Atari has announced the Nintendo Switch 2 release as a "Complete Edition," which bundles CULTIC: Chapter One and CULTIC: Chapter Two together.
The combined package delivers 23 maps and includes a wave-based Survival Mode available after story completion.
The release on 23 July 2026 will be digital-only via the Nintendo eShop worldwide.
Design and influences
Smith cites classic titles such as Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II and Resident Evil 4 as creative inspirations for CULTIC.
The game intentionally channels a retro-shooter vibe while leveraging modern rendering and gameplay systems to support more dynamic encounters and environmental interactions.
Gameplay and key features (rewritten)
- Player choice in combat: The publisher states CULTIC lets players tackle encounters however they choose — from aggressive run-and-gun tactics that emphasize movement and reflexes to methodical playstyles that favor traps, cover, and careful positioning.
A mid-century influenced arsenal of firearms and explosives is available to adapt to those approaches.
- Fast, unforgiving combat: Atari highlights that combat in CULTIC is deliberately brutal and quick to punish mistakes.
Accurate, well-timed shots can quickly neutralize threats — and place players at risk — encouraging tactical weapon use and situational awareness.
- Retro presentation with modern systems: The game intentionally evokes old-school audio and visual design while running on a modern engine capable of enhanced physics and lighting effects, delivering a stylized but technically current FPS experience.
What to expect on Nintendo Switch 2
The Complete Edition’s arrival on the Nintendo Switch 2 positions CULTIC as a portable-home console entry for players who want a compact, retro-style FPS with modern touches.
With a confirmed 23 July 2026 eShop launch, interested players can add the title to wishlists on release day.
For fans of indie shooters and '90s-era FPS design, CULTIC represents a clear, developer-led effort to blend nostalgia with contemporary gameplay systems on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
Built as a modern homage to ’90s shooters, CULTIC combines pixelated, old-school aesthetics with contemporary engine features such as physics, lighting, and a fully 3D world.
Background and release
CULTIC is developed by Jasozz Games with Jason Smith credited as the solo developer.
Publisher Atari has announced the Nintendo Switch 2 release as a "Complete Edition," which bundles CULTIC: Chapter One and CULTIC: Chapter Two together.
The combined package delivers 23 maps and includes a wave-based Survival Mode available after story completion.
The release on 23 July 2026 will be digital-only via the Nintendo eShop worldwide.
Design and influences
Smith cites classic titles such as Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II and Resident Evil 4 as creative inspirations for CULTIC.
The game intentionally channels a retro-shooter vibe while leveraging modern rendering and gameplay systems to support more dynamic encounters and environmental interactions.
Gameplay and key features (rewritten)
- Player choice in combat: The publisher states CULTIC lets players tackle encounters however they choose — from aggressive run-and-gun tactics that emphasize movement and reflexes to methodical playstyles that favor traps, cover, and careful positioning.
A mid-century influenced arsenal of firearms and explosives is available to adapt to those approaches.
- Fast, unforgiving combat: Atari highlights that combat in CULTIC is deliberately brutal and quick to punish mistakes.
Accurate, well-timed shots can quickly neutralize threats — and place players at risk — encouraging tactical weapon use and situational awareness.
- Retro presentation with modern systems: The game intentionally evokes old-school audio and visual design while running on a modern engine capable of enhanced physics and lighting effects, delivering a stylized but technically current FPS experience.
What to expect on Nintendo Switch 2
The Complete Edition’s arrival on the Nintendo Switch 2 positions CULTIC as a portable-home console entry for players who want a compact, retro-style FPS with modern touches.
With a confirmed 23 July 2026 eShop launch, interested players can add the title to wishlists on release day.
For fans of indie shooters and '90s-era FPS design, CULTIC represents a clear, developer-led effort to blend nostalgia with contemporary gameplay systems on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
