Darwin’s Paradox! Switches to Nintendo Switch 2: Release Delayed to 2026

Konami’s much-anticipated title, Darwin’s Paradox!, is making a significant platform shift that will impact its launch timeline.

The developer, in collaboration with ZDT Studio, has officially removed all mentions of a Nintendo Switch version from their websites and promotional materials.

Instead, the game is now planned for release on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, pushing the expected release window from the originally announced 2025 timeframe to 2026 for all platforms. Darwin’s Paradox! is a narrative-driven platformer combining elements of adventure and puzzle-solving.

Players control Darwin, a highly intelligent and resourceful octopus, as he navigates a sprawling, mysterious industrial environment after being torn from his ocean home.

With abilities like camouflage, swimming, and tactical problem solving, players help Darwin escape a labyrinth filled with challenging enemies, elaborate traps, and perilous secrets. The game’s storyline follows Darwin as he explores the deep sea before being abducted by an inexplicable beam of light and waking up in a vast junkyard adjacent to a foreboding factory.

Threatened by advanced machines and strange creatures, Darwin must utilize his unique skills to uncover a dark conspiracy that threatens not only his freedom but the fate of humanity itself. A new gameplay trailer and developer diary have been released, showcasing Darwin’s remarkable animations, intricate level design, and the atmospheric world players can expect to explore upon the game’s launch.

The footage demonstrates the game’s commitment to fluid, character-driven storytelling, wrapped in visually stunning environments tailored for next-generation Nintendo hardware. In a statement reflecting the studio’s priorities, representatives stated that migrating from the Nintendo Switch to the Switch 2 enables the team to fully realize their vision for Darwin’s Paradox!.

This move is intended to leverage the enhanced capabilities of the new platform, ensuring players receive an optimized gameplay experience. Although an exact release date has not yet been specified beyond the new 2026 window, Konami and ZDT Studio have assured fans that updates will continue as development progresses.

Darwin’s Paradox! remains one of the most anticipated platformers in Konami’s upcoming lineup, promising an engaging blend of puzzle, adventure, and cinematic storytelling on the Nintendo Switch 2 and other planned platforms. For more updates on Darwin’s Paradox! and all Nintendo Switch 2 news, stay tuned to our Nintendo coverage hub.

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