Microids and OSome Studio have confirmed that Garfield: Escape From Monday will arrive on Nintendo Switch both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop on 24 September 2026.
The announcement was accompanied by a reveal trailer released to coincide with National Garfield Day, outlining the game’s tone, core mechanics, and supporting cast.
Garfield: Escape From Monday is presented as a 3D platformer in which players navigate the lasagna-loving cat through a bizarre nightmare.
According to the publisher’s materials, Garfield’s usual sleeping routine is interrupted after Jon serves him a spinach lasagna based on a recipe from Chef Monday.
The resulting dream world is populated by vegetables, sugar-free candies and other surreal hazards; to wake Garfield and restore his taste, players must defeat enemies and consume lasagna throughout the game.
The publisher explains that Garfield will be assisted by a roster of familiar characters and a set of costume-based abilities.
Jon, Odie and Pookie appear as helpers during the adventure, while established antagonists such as Nermal and Squeak serve as adversaries.
Costumes including turkey, surfer and cowboy variants are presented as gameplay modifiers, each conferring a distinct ability to change traversal or combat approaches.
Key features highlighted by Microids and OSome Studio include:
- Move Like a Cat: platforming that emphasizes jumping, wall-climbing and rolling maneuvers intended to keep Garfield agile.
- Costume Abilities: multiple outfits with unique skills that alter movement and interactions, such as gliding or lassoing.
- Full Cast Support: playable sections and assistance from Jon, Odie and Pookie, with Nermal and Squeak appearing as rivals.
- Level Design: three themed worlds spanning dozens of levels populated with enemies and collectible lasagnas to recover Garfield’s taste.
- Home Customization: collectible lasagna items can be used to refurbish Jon’s house, unlocking decorative rooms and items.
The title will be available worldwide on Nintendo Switch on 24 September 2026.
The reveal trailer and publisher press materials serve as the primary source for these details.
This coverage is based on reporting by Alex Seedhouse, who tracked the announcement and trailer release for industry audiences familiar with Nintendo platform launches and eShop distribution.
The announcement was accompanied by a reveal trailer released to coincide with National Garfield Day, outlining the game’s tone, core mechanics, and supporting cast.
Garfield: Escape From Monday is presented as a 3D platformer in which players navigate the lasagna-loving cat through a bizarre nightmare.
According to the publisher’s materials, Garfield’s usual sleeping routine is interrupted after Jon serves him a spinach lasagna based on a recipe from Chef Monday.
The resulting dream world is populated by vegetables, sugar-free candies and other surreal hazards; to wake Garfield and restore his taste, players must defeat enemies and consume lasagna throughout the game.
The publisher explains that Garfield will be assisted by a roster of familiar characters and a set of costume-based abilities.
Jon, Odie and Pookie appear as helpers during the adventure, while established antagonists such as Nermal and Squeak serve as adversaries.
Costumes including turkey, surfer and cowboy variants are presented as gameplay modifiers, each conferring a distinct ability to change traversal or combat approaches.
Key features highlighted by Microids and OSome Studio include:
- Move Like a Cat: platforming that emphasizes jumping, wall-climbing and rolling maneuvers intended to keep Garfield agile.
- Costume Abilities: multiple outfits with unique skills that alter movement and interactions, such as gliding or lassoing.
- Full Cast Support: playable sections and assistance from Jon, Odie and Pookie, with Nermal and Squeak appearing as rivals.
- Level Design: three themed worlds spanning dozens of levels populated with enemies and collectible lasagnas to recover Garfield’s taste.
- Home Customization: collectible lasagna items can be used to refurbish Jon’s house, unlocking decorative rooms and items.
The title will be available worldwide on Nintendo Switch on 24 September 2026.
The reveal trailer and publisher press materials serve as the primary source for these details.
This coverage is based on reporting by Alex Seedhouse, who tracked the announcement and trailer release for industry audiences familiar with Nintendo platform launches and eShop distribution.