Crunching Koalas has released a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Fountains, expanding the game's availability to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
The original Nintendo Switch version of Fountains launched just last week; now the Switch 2 Edition introduces platform-specific enhancements while preserving the core soulslike action-RPG experience.
The Switch 2 Edition delivers two headline improvements.
First, an exclusive Gauntlet Mode allows players to face a sequence of boss encounters in succession, effectively creating a trial-format challenge focused on endurance and boss mastery.
Second, the release adds support for 120 frames per second on compatible Switch 2 hardware, improving visual smoothness and responsiveness for players who prioritize frame rate.
Crunching Koalas has made upgrading straightforward for early adopters: owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost.
The game is also discounted by 10 percent on the Nintendo eShop at the time of release, offering a limited window for a reduced purchase price.
Game overview and design
Fountains is positioned as a soulslike action-RPG built around a metroidvania-style, interconnected world.
The narrative framework centers on a hidden Fountain of Youth and a Usurper who slays the Ageless, setting the player on a path to escape imprisonment and uncover the mysteries of a war-torn empire.
Gameplay emphasizes demanding but fair combat, tight controls, and precision-based encounters that reward timing and tactical choices.
Adjustable difficulty settings are available to let players tailor challenge intensity to their preferences.
Exploration is a core pillar of design: the game presents a single, seamless dungeon that loops back on itself, rewarding curiosity with items, powers, and upgrades that unlock new traversal options and areas.
Fountains also includes an online message system that enables community interaction, letting players leave hints for others or mislead them as part of the shared world experience.
Key features
- Soulslike action combat in a metroidvania-style interconnected world
- Exclusive Switch 2 Gauntlet Mode: consecutive boss trials
- Support for up to 120 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware
- Free upgrade path for owners of the original Nintendo Switch version
- Online message system for player-to-player interaction
Availability
Fountains Switch 2 Edition is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
Fans tracking Switch 2 developments via Nintendo Direct and Nintendo's channels will likely view this release as an example of early third-party support for the platform.
For players who bought the original Nintendo Switch release last week, the free upgrade and current 10 percent eShop discount make this iteration a timely update.
The original Nintendo Switch version of Fountains launched just last week; now the Switch 2 Edition introduces platform-specific enhancements while preserving the core soulslike action-RPG experience.
The Switch 2 Edition delivers two headline improvements.
First, an exclusive Gauntlet Mode allows players to face a sequence of boss encounters in succession, effectively creating a trial-format challenge focused on endurance and boss mastery.
Second, the release adds support for 120 frames per second on compatible Switch 2 hardware, improving visual smoothness and responsiveness for players who prioritize frame rate.
Crunching Koalas has made upgrading straightforward for early adopters: owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost.
The game is also discounted by 10 percent on the Nintendo eShop at the time of release, offering a limited window for a reduced purchase price.
Game overview and design
Fountains is positioned as a soulslike action-RPG built around a metroidvania-style, interconnected world.
The narrative framework centers on a hidden Fountain of Youth and a Usurper who slays the Ageless, setting the player on a path to escape imprisonment and uncover the mysteries of a war-torn empire.
Gameplay emphasizes demanding but fair combat, tight controls, and precision-based encounters that reward timing and tactical choices.
Adjustable difficulty settings are available to let players tailor challenge intensity to their preferences.
Exploration is a core pillar of design: the game presents a single, seamless dungeon that loops back on itself, rewarding curiosity with items, powers, and upgrades that unlock new traversal options and areas.
Fountains also includes an online message system that enables community interaction, letting players leave hints for others or mislead them as part of the shared world experience.
Key features
- Soulslike action combat in a metroidvania-style interconnected world
- Exclusive Switch 2 Gauntlet Mode: consecutive boss trials
- Support for up to 120 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware
- Free upgrade path for owners of the original Nintendo Switch version
- Online message system for player-to-player interaction
Availability
Fountains Switch 2 Edition is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
Fans tracking Switch 2 developments via Nintendo Direct and Nintendo's channels will likely view this release as an example of early third-party support for the platform.
For players who bought the original Nintendo Switch release last week, the free upgrade and current 10 percent eShop discount make this iteration a timely update.
