Mewgenics, the much-anticipated roguelike from acclaimed game designer Edmund McMillen, launched last week to immediate critical and commercial success.
As the co-creator of The Binding of Isaac, McMillen is no stranger to genre-defining indie hits, and Mewgenics has quickly exceeded expectations.
Within its first week, the game soared to the top of the Steam charts, achieving over one million copies sold and surpassing Hades 2 for the highest number of concurrent players among roguelikes on the platform. The momentum surrounding Mewgenics’ PC launch has inevitably led to anticipation from console gamers eager for news on when the title might arrive on other platforms, such as the Nintendo Switch.
Addressing this demand, Edmund McMillen took to social media to confirm that work is already under way to bring Mewgenics to “all systems.” While no specific release window has been provided, McMillen clarified, "We’re currently developing versions for all platforms, but it’s too early to estimate when they’ll be ready." Further insight into the game's cross-platform ambitions was provided during a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on r/SteamDeck, prior to Mewgenics' official launch.
When questioned about which console might receive the game first, McMillen replied that they are currently considering publishing partners and weighing development viability across different systems, adding, "At the moment, Switch 2 appears to be the leading candidate for a console release." Switch 2, the much-rumored successor to Nintendo’s best-selling hybrid console, is expected to be a major destination for upcoming indie titles, and McMillen’s comments reinforce the Switch brand’s continued appeal as a platform for innovative roguelikes.
The original Nintendo Switch has established itself as a thriving home for indie games on the eShop, and anticipation is building for how Mewgenics will leverage the hardware features of both current and next-generation Nintendo systems.
The game’s successful launch and swift roadmap towards wider availability underscore McMillen's track record for crafting genre-defining experiences.
As Mewgenics continues to break records and attract attention across the industry, players on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and other platforms can expect official updates on console release dates in the near future. We will continue to monitor developments and provide timely reports as more details become available.
For now, fans can catch the official launch trailer and join the conversation as the Mewgenics phenomenon grows.
As the co-creator of The Binding of Isaac, McMillen is no stranger to genre-defining indie hits, and Mewgenics has quickly exceeded expectations.
Within its first week, the game soared to the top of the Steam charts, achieving over one million copies sold and surpassing Hades 2 for the highest number of concurrent players among roguelikes on the platform. The momentum surrounding Mewgenics’ PC launch has inevitably led to anticipation from console gamers eager for news on when the title might arrive on other platforms, such as the Nintendo Switch.
Addressing this demand, Edmund McMillen took to social media to confirm that work is already under way to bring Mewgenics to “all systems.” While no specific release window has been provided, McMillen clarified, "We’re currently developing versions for all platforms, but it’s too early to estimate when they’ll be ready." Further insight into the game's cross-platform ambitions was provided during a recent AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on r/SteamDeck, prior to Mewgenics' official launch.
When questioned about which console might receive the game first, McMillen replied that they are currently considering publishing partners and weighing development viability across different systems, adding, "At the moment, Switch 2 appears to be the leading candidate for a console release." Switch 2, the much-rumored successor to Nintendo’s best-selling hybrid console, is expected to be a major destination for upcoming indie titles, and McMillen’s comments reinforce the Switch brand’s continued appeal as a platform for innovative roguelikes.
The original Nintendo Switch has established itself as a thriving home for indie games on the eShop, and anticipation is building for how Mewgenics will leverage the hardware features of both current and next-generation Nintendo systems.
The game’s successful launch and swift roadmap towards wider availability underscore McMillen's track record for crafting genre-defining experiences.
As Mewgenics continues to break records and attract attention across the industry, players on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and other platforms can expect official updates on console release dates in the near future. We will continue to monitor developments and provide timely reports as more details become available.
For now, fans can catch the official launch trailer and join the conversation as the Mewgenics phenomenon grows.
