3D Realms and Jasozz Games have announced CULTIC, an old-school-inspired shooter slated to release on Nintendo Switch in 2022.
The announcement presents CULTIC as a retro-flavored, fast-paced action experience built with modern engine features such as dynamic lighting, physics, and a fully 3D game world.
A trailer accompanied the reveal and the two companies said they will share further details in the run-up to next year’s launch.
Background and developer context
3D Realms is a long-standing name in the shooter space, known for classic franchises including Duke Nukem and Shadow Warrior.
Jasozz Games is listed as the developer on the announcement; together the teams position CULTIC as a throwback to mid-century and 1990s-style shooters updated with contemporary technology.
The title’s Switch release places it alongside a robust library of retro and indie shooters on Nintendo’s hybrid platform.
Gameplay and design — rewritten from the announcement
According to the developers’ announcement copy, death is a core part of CULTIC’s loop: players will routinely die and immediately re-engage, using each encounter to learn and push forward.
The release describes combat options that accommodate multiple styles: aggressive run-and-gun tactics with sliding and dodging, methodical play that favors traps and cover, and tactical movement to manipulate enemy behavior and cause foes to collide with one another.
A broad arsenal of period-inspired firearms and explosives is promised, paired with environmental interaction to survive intense encounters.
The developers also framed CULTIC as an "old-school" experience updated by modern technical advantages.
The announcement stressed that while the game’s aesthetic, audio design, and core gameplay aim to evoke classic shooters, contemporary engine features such as improved physics and lighting will enable a fully 3D world and more dynamic encounters.
Platform and timeline
CULTIC is confirmed for Nintendo Switch with a 2022 release window.
The Switch has been a notable platform for retro-inspired shooters, offering both physical releases and digital distribution through Nintendo’s eShop for many independent and nostalgic titles. 3D Realms and Jasozz Games said additional information and updates will follow ahead of the game’s launch.
What to watch for
Expect subsequent announcements to clarify pricing, digital storefront availability on Switch, specific release date, and platform editions.
For now, the confirmed facts are the developers, the Nintendo Switch platform, and the 2022 target release year.
Fans of classic shooters and Switch owners should look out for further trailers and developer updates from 3D Realms and Jasozz Games as the year progresses.
The announcement presents CULTIC as a retro-flavored, fast-paced action experience built with modern engine features such as dynamic lighting, physics, and a fully 3D game world.
A trailer accompanied the reveal and the two companies said they will share further details in the run-up to next year’s launch.
Background and developer context
3D Realms is a long-standing name in the shooter space, known for classic franchises including Duke Nukem and Shadow Warrior.
Jasozz Games is listed as the developer on the announcement; together the teams position CULTIC as a throwback to mid-century and 1990s-style shooters updated with contemporary technology.
The title’s Switch release places it alongside a robust library of retro and indie shooters on Nintendo’s hybrid platform.
Gameplay and design — rewritten from the announcement
According to the developers’ announcement copy, death is a core part of CULTIC’s loop: players will routinely die and immediately re-engage, using each encounter to learn and push forward.
The release describes combat options that accommodate multiple styles: aggressive run-and-gun tactics with sliding and dodging, methodical play that favors traps and cover, and tactical movement to manipulate enemy behavior and cause foes to collide with one another.
A broad arsenal of period-inspired firearms and explosives is promised, paired with environmental interaction to survive intense encounters.
The developers also framed CULTIC as an "old-school" experience updated by modern technical advantages.
The announcement stressed that while the game’s aesthetic, audio design, and core gameplay aim to evoke classic shooters, contemporary engine features such as improved physics and lighting will enable a fully 3D world and more dynamic encounters.
Platform and timeline
CULTIC is confirmed for Nintendo Switch with a 2022 release window.
The Switch has been a notable platform for retro-inspired shooters, offering both physical releases and digital distribution through Nintendo’s eShop for many independent and nostalgic titles. 3D Realms and Jasozz Games said additional information and updates will follow ahead of the game’s launch.
What to watch for
Expect subsequent announcements to clarify pricing, digital storefront availability on Switch, specific release date, and platform editions.
For now, the confirmed facts are the developers, the Nintendo Switch platform, and the 2022 target release year.
Fans of classic shooters and Switch owners should look out for further trailers and developer updates from 3D Realms and Jasozz Games as the year progresses.
