Glaciered Announced as Nintendo Switch 2 Timed Console Exclusive by PLAYISM and Studio Snowblind

PLAYISM and Studio Snowblind have officially announced that their upcoming title, Glaciered, is set to debut as a timed console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2.

The highly anticipated aquatic action adventure will be available worldwide as a digital release via the Nintendo eShop in Winter 2025. Set 65 million years in Earth's future, Glaciered transports players to a world completely transformed by the Everwinter—an ice age phenomenon that has enveloped the planet's surface under a vast sheet of ice.

In this futuristic landscape, a new species known as the Tuai, descendants of birds and successors to prehistoric dinosaurs, have risen to dominate the frozen seas. Players will step into the role of a Tuai, navigating a mysterious and immersive underwater environment.

Glaciered promises dynamic, real-time combat against formidable marine adversaries, with gameplay that capitalizes on the unique strengths and evolutionary heritage of the Tuai.

Harnessing the power of both avian and dinosaur ancestry, players must defend this strange new world shaped by the ongoing Everwinter. In a press statement, PLAYISM emphasized that Glaciered represents a significant milestone for Studio Snowblind, thanks to its innovative setting and action-oriented mechanics.

The publisher highlighted the importance of bringing original indie experiences to the Nintendo ecosystem, specifically taking advantage of the enhanced capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Studio Snowblind echoed this sentiment, noting that the exclusive release window would allow the team to focus on optimizing gameplay and visuals for the next-generation Nintendo hardware. Glaciered's release as a timed console exclusive on the Nintendo Switch 2 is notable, as it continues a trend of high-quality indie titles launching on Nintendo platforms.

The game will be made available exclusively through the Nintendo eShop in digital format during Winter 2025, offering players across the globe an opportunity to discover its unique aquatic world shortly after the anticipated debut of the new hardware. PLAYISM has built a reputation for supporting innovative indie projects, while Studio Snowblind brings a fresh vision to the action genre with Glaciered.

As anticipation builds for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, Glaciered stands out as a promising addition to the upcoming platform’s library, demonstrating Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to diverse and engaging gaming experiences. For more updates, including the official Glaciered trailer and new screenshots, fans can visit the PLAYISM website and follow Nintendo Switch 2 announcements via future Nintendo Direct presentations and the Nintendo eShop.

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