Daedalic Entertainment and Osmotic Studios have officially announced that both entries in the acclaimed Orwell series—Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You and Orwell: Ignorance is Strength—will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, expanding the availability of these influential simulation games to a new audience.
The titles are both set to release digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop on January 21, 2026, with pre-orders already live at a 10 percent discount and a launch price of $9.99 each. Background on the Orwell Franchise Launched originally on PC, the Orwell series has won recognition for its thought-provoking exploration of surveillance, digital privacy, and the complexities of truth in the modern age.
Developed by Osmotic Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment, both games immerse players in a world where government oversight and personal data intersect, challenging them to grapple with the ethical consequences of their choices. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You tasks players with investigating the aftermath of terror attacks in the fictional country known as the Nation.
Acting as the first appointed human researcher for the Orwell surveillance program, players access citizens’ online activity, private files, and personal communications.
Information gathered feeds directly into security operations, but players must exercise discretion, as every piece of shared data can have significant real-world consequences for those under scrutiny.
The game underscores the delicate balance between national security and individual liberty, asking players to consider the price of safety. Key features include: • Deep investigations into citizens’ digital lives, from social platforms to personal emails and medical records. • The power to decide what data is relevant and should be forwarded to authorities, directly impacting outcomes for suspects. • A narrative that places players at the center of a gripping thriller about security in the digital era. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength, the darker second chapter in the series, is inspired by current events surrounding fake news and media manipulation.
Players join a secret branch known as “The Office” as political tension mounts between the Nation and its neighbor, Parges.
With enhanced tools and a new real-time investigation system, agents can delve even deeper into personal data and manipulate information to sway both governmental actions and public perception.
This entry challenges players to probe the truth amidst propaganda and misinformation, offering expanded gameplay mechanics and new moral dilemmas. Key features of this second installment: • Investigate agitators and key figures by analyzing online activity, personal correspondence, and media. • Use upgraded tools to build or undermine narratives, giving players the ability to alter the course of unfolding events. • Navigate time-sensitive situations that add urgency and complexity to decision-making. Official Statement In their joint statement, Daedalic Entertainment and Osmotic Studios highlighted the significance of this launch: “We are excited to introduce the acclaimed Orwell series to Nintendo Switch, making these impactful simulation games accessible to a wider audience.
Players can now experience the full depth of Orwell's investigative gameplay and ethically-charged storytelling on the go.” Release Date and Purchasing Information Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You and Orwell: Ignorance is Strength will both be available on the Nintendo Switch eShop starting January 21, 2026.
Each game is priced at $9.99, with pre-orders offering a 10 percent discount.
Both titles will be delivered as complete experiences, optimized for handheld and docked play on the Nintendo Switch. For more updates and coverage of Nintendo Switch releases, follow ongoing developments from Daedalic Entertainment and stay tuned to official channels and Direct presentations.
The titles are both set to release digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop on January 21, 2026, with pre-orders already live at a 10 percent discount and a launch price of $9.99 each. Background on the Orwell Franchise Launched originally on PC, the Orwell series has won recognition for its thought-provoking exploration of surveillance, digital privacy, and the complexities of truth in the modern age.
Developed by Osmotic Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment, both games immerse players in a world where government oversight and personal data intersect, challenging them to grapple with the ethical consequences of their choices. Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You tasks players with investigating the aftermath of terror attacks in the fictional country known as the Nation.
Acting as the first appointed human researcher for the Orwell surveillance program, players access citizens’ online activity, private files, and personal communications.
Information gathered feeds directly into security operations, but players must exercise discretion, as every piece of shared data can have significant real-world consequences for those under scrutiny.
The game underscores the delicate balance between national security and individual liberty, asking players to consider the price of safety. Key features include: • Deep investigations into citizens’ digital lives, from social platforms to personal emails and medical records. • The power to decide what data is relevant and should be forwarded to authorities, directly impacting outcomes for suspects. • A narrative that places players at the center of a gripping thriller about security in the digital era. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength, the darker second chapter in the series, is inspired by current events surrounding fake news and media manipulation.
Players join a secret branch known as “The Office” as political tension mounts between the Nation and its neighbor, Parges.
With enhanced tools and a new real-time investigation system, agents can delve even deeper into personal data and manipulate information to sway both governmental actions and public perception.
This entry challenges players to probe the truth amidst propaganda and misinformation, offering expanded gameplay mechanics and new moral dilemmas. Key features of this second installment: • Investigate agitators and key figures by analyzing online activity, personal correspondence, and media. • Use upgraded tools to build or undermine narratives, giving players the ability to alter the course of unfolding events. • Navigate time-sensitive situations that add urgency and complexity to decision-making. Official Statement In their joint statement, Daedalic Entertainment and Osmotic Studios highlighted the significance of this launch: “We are excited to introduce the acclaimed Orwell series to Nintendo Switch, making these impactful simulation games accessible to a wider audience.
Players can now experience the full depth of Orwell's investigative gameplay and ethically-charged storytelling on the go.” Release Date and Purchasing Information Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You and Orwell: Ignorance is Strength will both be available on the Nintendo Switch eShop starting January 21, 2026.
Each game is priced at $9.99, with pre-orders offering a 10 percent discount.
Both titles will be delivered as complete experiences, optimized for handheld and docked play on the Nintendo Switch. For more updates and coverage of Nintendo Switch releases, follow ongoing developments from Daedalic Entertainment and stay tuned to official channels and Direct presentations.
