Evil Empire Takes the Reins on Brotato: New Content and Support Announced for Nintendo Switch Roguelike

Evil Empire, the acclaimed studio recognized for its work on the hit roguelike Dead Cells, has officially taken over development and live operations for Brotato—a fan-favorite twin-stick shooter roguelike now available on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.

The transition comes as Brotato’s original developer, Blobfish Games, shifts focus to new projects, entrusting Evil Empire to continue the game’s evolution with robust post-launch support. Brotato, developed by Blobfish Games and first released on PC in September 2022, quickly gained traction for its fast-paced gameplay, quirky potato protagonist, and addictive replay value.

The game made its way to the Nintendo Switch eShop in 2023, earning positive reviews and a dedicated community within the expanding roguelike genre. In their recent announcement, Evil Empire expressed both excitement and gratitude for this new chapter.

"Today, we are thrilled to take over Brotato," the studio stated, acknowledging the outstanding foundation Blobfish Games built over the years.

They emphasized the honor and responsibility associated with shepherding one of the genre’s standout indie hits, and pointed to their extensive experience—over six years of live operations on games like Dead Cells—as a key advantage. Evil Empire further articulated their approach in a message to the Brotato community: the team plans to engage directly with players, blending player feedback with their own ideas to release frequent content updates.

They described their philosophy as bringing together experimentation, collaboration, and iteration—cornerstones that powered the ongoing success of Dead Cells.

The team hinted at more chaos, creative risks, and continuous growth for Brotato, confirming their commitment to a vibrant live ops model. While Evil Empire has not divulged specifics regarding their roadmap, they have confirmed an upcoming October update introducing a new enemy called 'The Gobbler.' In the interim, players are encouraged to check for a minor update, with hints of "a little something extra" included.

The move echoes Evil Empire’s history of transparent communication and ongoing engagement with their player base. For fans of innovative roguelikes and Nintendo Switch gaming, this handover signals an exciting future for Brotato.

Evil Empire’s proven track record with Dead Cells suggests that Brotato will continue to receive meaningful post-launch content and community-driven features.

In addition to Brotato, Evil Empire is also preparing to launch The Rogue Prince of Persia for Nintendo Switch and its successor, expanding their influence on the platform further in 2024. As Evil Empire steps up to shape the next chapter of Brotato on Nintendo Switch and beyond, roguelike enthusiasts can look forward to a steady stream of updates, new challenges, and ongoing support.

The studio’s commitment to working closely with players reinforces Brotato’s place as a standout title within the Nintendo eShop’s thriving indie lineup.

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