Heart Machine’s Possessor(s) is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on April 29, 2026, publisher Devolver Digital confirmed.
First released on PS5 and PC in late 2025, the studio’s latest Metroidvania blends fast-paced combat and exploratory platforming in the ruined city of Sanzu.
The Switch 2 port expands the game’s platform availability and gives handheld-console owners access to Heart Machine’s distinctive visual style and combat-focused design.
Background and release details
Possessor(s) was developed by Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, and published by Devolver Digital.
Gematsu first reported the Switch 2 release date on April 29, 2026.
The game originally launched on PS5 and PC and has since been evaluated by critics on aggregators: it holds a 72 on OpenCritic and a 71 on Metacritic for PC.
Gameplay and premise
In Possessor(s), players control Luca, a high-school student who becomes host to a demon named Rhem.
The possession mechanic drives both story and gameplay: Luca and Rhem share control and abilities as the player navigates Sanzu.
Combat favors everyday implements rather than traditional swords — weapons range from hockey sticks and guitars to knives and improvised items — supporting the game’s focus on quick, kinetic encounters within interconnected levels.
Critical reception and developer context
Upon its initial release, reviews ranged from mixed to positive.
Critics praised the game’s visual presentation and brisk combat but pointed to concerns about polish and the degree of innovation relative to Heart Machine’s earlier titles.
Those assessments are reflected in its OpenCritic and Metacritic scores.
Separately, late in 2025 Heart Machine announced a round of layoffs and confirmed it was scaling back development on Hyper Light Breaker.
The Switch 2 release of Possessor(s) follows those studio updates and offers another opportunity for players to engage with Heart Machine’s work.
What this means for players
For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, Possessor(s) arrives as a console-day option on April 29, 2026.
The game’s blend of fast action and Metroidvania exploration should appeal to players who enjoy stylized indie design and challenging combat.
Readers familiar with Heart Machine’s catalog will recognize thematic and aesthetic through-lines from Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash.
Have you played Possessor(s) on PS5 or PC?
Share your impressions of the combat and level design as Switch 2 players prepare to try the title later this month.
First released on PS5 and PC in late 2025, the studio’s latest Metroidvania blends fast-paced combat and exploratory platforming in the ruined city of Sanzu.
The Switch 2 port expands the game’s platform availability and gives handheld-console owners access to Heart Machine’s distinctive visual style and combat-focused design.
Background and release details
Possessor(s) was developed by Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, and published by Devolver Digital.
Gematsu first reported the Switch 2 release date on April 29, 2026.
The game originally launched on PS5 and PC and has since been evaluated by critics on aggregators: it holds a 72 on OpenCritic and a 71 on Metacritic for PC.
Gameplay and premise
In Possessor(s), players control Luca, a high-school student who becomes host to a demon named Rhem.
The possession mechanic drives both story and gameplay: Luca and Rhem share control and abilities as the player navigates Sanzu.
Combat favors everyday implements rather than traditional swords — weapons range from hockey sticks and guitars to knives and improvised items — supporting the game’s focus on quick, kinetic encounters within interconnected levels.
Critical reception and developer context
Upon its initial release, reviews ranged from mixed to positive.
Critics praised the game’s visual presentation and brisk combat but pointed to concerns about polish and the degree of innovation relative to Heart Machine’s earlier titles.
Those assessments are reflected in its OpenCritic and Metacritic scores.
Separately, late in 2025 Heart Machine announced a round of layoffs and confirmed it was scaling back development on Hyper Light Breaker.
The Switch 2 release of Possessor(s) follows those studio updates and offers another opportunity for players to engage with Heart Machine’s work.
What this means for players
For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, Possessor(s) arrives as a console-day option on April 29, 2026.
The game’s blend of fast action and Metroidvania exploration should appeal to players who enjoy stylized indie design and challenging combat.
Readers familiar with Heart Machine’s catalog will recognize thematic and aesthetic through-lines from Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash.
Have you played Possessor(s) on PS5 or PC?
Share your impressions of the combat and level design as Switch 2 players prepare to try the title later this month.