Cookie Clicker Launches on Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and eShop Details

Cookie Clicker, the iconic idle game phenomenon developed by Julien 'Orteil' Thiennot, is officially making its way to Nintendo Switch on May 22, 2024.

This marks the first time Nintendo Switch players can join the millions worldwide who have been captivated by Cookie Clicker’s deceptively simple premise and expansive upgrade system.

The Switch edition will be available via the Nintendo eShop, priced at £4.29 in the UK and $4.99 in the US. Originally launched in 2013 as a browser-based project by Orteil, Cookie Clicker quickly established itself as one of the most influential idle games in the genre.

Its straightforward yet highly addictive gameplay—clicking on a giant cookie to generate more cookies, which in turn funds new upgrades and auto-clickers—has been a defining influence on countless incremental games that followed.

Over the past decade, Cookie Clicker has amassed a vast following for its satisfying loop of growth and endless unlocks. The official Nintendo Switch release was first teased by Orteil on his BlueSky social media account.

Shortly thereafter, publisher DashNet unveiled the game’s dedicated eShop page, confirming its imminent arrival and sharing a handful of new screenshots to give prospective players a glimpse of what awaits.

DashNet’s official feature rundown highlights the breadth of content included in this version: - Collect cookies and invest them to increase your cookie yield - Access to over 600 unique upgrades - The ability to pet your in-game dragon companion - Multiple mini-games that add depth to the idle gameplay - Unlockable 'heavenly' permanent upgrades for sustained progression - A soundtrack featuring original music by acclaimed composer C418 Commenting on the forthcoming launch, representatives from DashNet underscored Cookie Clicker’s reputation as the ultimate time sink.

While it may not immediately contend for Game of the Year honors, its addictive mechanics and seemingly endless progression systems have routinely kept players engaged for hours on end, solidifying its spot as a perennial favorite in the ‘Most Played’ category. For Nintendo Switch users, this release brings Cookie Clicker’s unique blend of simplicity and depth to a new platform, ensuring hours of strategic clicking both at home and on the go.

This move also marks another milestone for solo developer Orteil and publisher DashNet as they continue expanding Cookie Clicker’s reach more than a decade after its initial debut. Cookie Clicker's arrival on Nintendo Switch highlights the continued appeal of idle games in the modern gaming ecosystem and is expected to be a hit among both longtime fans and newcomers accessing the game via the eShop.

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