Dark Point Games has officially revealed that its highly anticipated co-op open-world survival roguelite, Brightfall, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
This announcement positions Brightfall as one of the first major indie titles confirmed for Nintendo's next-generation hardware, set to make its debut on the Nintendo eShop worldwide. Brightfall immerses players in a chilling, atmospheric experience set on a cursed Celtic island—a place so desolate that it has been erased from English maps.
Up to four participants can team up online to endure the relentless dangers of the island.
Collaboration is key as players must scavenge, craft essential items, and defend themselves against a mysterious force described as 'living darkness.' If the team falls to this encroaching threat, they find themselves returned to their base camp to regroup and try again. According to a recent press release by Dark Point Games, "In Brightfall, light isn't merely a resource, but your most potent weapon." The statement clarifies, "Players will use every torch, lantern, and bonfire to repel the spreading gloom, cleanse corrupted land, and unearth secrets lost to time.
However, as sources of light wane, the darkness strengthens, unleashing formidable monsters, eroding sanity, and threatening to consume even allies through an affliction termed 'Dark Madness,' which distorts both mind and body." The gameplay loop is fueled by discovery, persistence, and improvement.
New skills, blueprints, and upgrades acquired during expeditions are retained for future attempts, allowing players to delve deeper into illuminated regions, cleanse corrupted biomes, and build sanctuaries that persist between runs.
This roguelite progression ensures that every session has tangible rewards, even if the island’s horrors overwhelm the team. Dark Point Games has highlighted Brightfall’s core features: - **Living Darkness System:** Light serves as your only line of defense, forcing players to strategically ignite lanterns and maintain safe zones while pushing back corruption that fluctuates with every flicker. - **Dynamic World Reactions:** Both the environment and its predators adapt as light levels change, demanding players constantly alter their survival tactics. - **Co-op Survival:** Whether adventuring solo or with up to three friends, teamwork is essential for scavenging, crafting, and keeping the shared flame burning in the face of adversity. - **Roguelite Progression:** Every journey unlocks upgrades, blueprints, and knowledge that endure, making subsequent runs more strategic and rewarding. - **Haunting Celtic Horror Setting:** The cursed landscape draws inspiration from 17th-century post-plague England and Celtic mythology, offering a rarely explored backdrop for the survival horror genre. Brightfall’s digital release on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon, though an exact launch date has not yet been specified.
As anticipation builds, Nintendo fans and survival roguelite enthusiasts alike can look forward to a distinct adventure that leverages the upcoming hardware’s capabilities while offering a fresh take on co-op survival gameplay. Stay tuned for further updates on Brightfall, including gameplay trailers and developer insights, as Dark Point Games prepares to bring its Celtic-infused horror experience to Nintendo’s newest console.
This announcement positions Brightfall as one of the first major indie titles confirmed for Nintendo's next-generation hardware, set to make its debut on the Nintendo eShop worldwide. Brightfall immerses players in a chilling, atmospheric experience set on a cursed Celtic island—a place so desolate that it has been erased from English maps.
Up to four participants can team up online to endure the relentless dangers of the island.
Collaboration is key as players must scavenge, craft essential items, and defend themselves against a mysterious force described as 'living darkness.' If the team falls to this encroaching threat, they find themselves returned to their base camp to regroup and try again. According to a recent press release by Dark Point Games, "In Brightfall, light isn't merely a resource, but your most potent weapon." The statement clarifies, "Players will use every torch, lantern, and bonfire to repel the spreading gloom, cleanse corrupted land, and unearth secrets lost to time.
However, as sources of light wane, the darkness strengthens, unleashing formidable monsters, eroding sanity, and threatening to consume even allies through an affliction termed 'Dark Madness,' which distorts both mind and body." The gameplay loop is fueled by discovery, persistence, and improvement.
New skills, blueprints, and upgrades acquired during expeditions are retained for future attempts, allowing players to delve deeper into illuminated regions, cleanse corrupted biomes, and build sanctuaries that persist between runs.
This roguelite progression ensures that every session has tangible rewards, even if the island’s horrors overwhelm the team. Dark Point Games has highlighted Brightfall’s core features: - **Living Darkness System:** Light serves as your only line of defense, forcing players to strategically ignite lanterns and maintain safe zones while pushing back corruption that fluctuates with every flicker. - **Dynamic World Reactions:** Both the environment and its predators adapt as light levels change, demanding players constantly alter their survival tactics. - **Co-op Survival:** Whether adventuring solo or with up to three friends, teamwork is essential for scavenging, crafting, and keeping the shared flame burning in the face of adversity. - **Roguelite Progression:** Every journey unlocks upgrades, blueprints, and knowledge that endure, making subsequent runs more strategic and rewarding. - **Haunting Celtic Horror Setting:** The cursed landscape draws inspiration from 17th-century post-plague England and Celtic mythology, offering a rarely explored backdrop for the survival horror genre. Brightfall’s digital release on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon, though an exact launch date has not yet been specified.
As anticipation builds, Nintendo fans and survival roguelite enthusiasts alike can look forward to a distinct adventure that leverages the upcoming hardware’s capabilities while offering a fresh take on co-op survival gameplay. Stay tuned for further updates on Brightfall, including gameplay trailers and developer insights, as Dark Point Games prepares to bring its Celtic-infused horror experience to Nintendo’s newest console.
