Paper Cat Games confirmed that Paper Perjury will launch on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, and that the sequel, Perjury 2: Shadow of Justice, is planned for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2028.
The studio said specific release dates will be shared at a later time and accompanied the announcement with a developer trailer.
Paper Perjury is presented as a "paper trail" investigation game set in the fictional Azure City.
Players take on the role of Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, and work alongside eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift to investigate interconnected crimes.
The developer describes the core experience as investigating crime scenes, collecting evidence, taking witness statements, and conducting station interrogations to expose corruption and criminal activity across five linked cases.
Key confirmed details:
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for Paper Perjury; Perjury 2: Shadow of Justice is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 only.
- Release windows: Paper Perjury in 2027; Perjury 2 in 2028.
Exact dates pending.
- Structure: Each title features five interconnected cases with locations ranging from wealthy manors and parking garages to climbing gyms and central city districts.
- Protagonist and cast: The narrative follows Justina Smith and recurring characters Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift, with a roster of distinctive NPCs populating Azure City.
The studio has said the sequel directly continues the original game's downloadable content (DLC) cases and advances Justina’s career from clerk to detective as she uncovers potential corruption within the Azure City Police Department.
Paper Cat Games also confirmed a gameplay option in Perjury 2: Shadow of Justice that lets players enable an optional penalty system.
If activated, too many consecutive mistakes can lead to a game over; the developer emphasized that this mode is optional and does not alter the canonical story.
Both titles emphasize evidence-based deduction: searching crime scenes for small but crucial clues, comparing witness statements for inconsistencies, and using logic to solve puzzles and expose suspects.
Paper Cat Games’ trailer highlights the investigative systems and the city’s cast of memorable characters.
More details, including release dates and eShop availability for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, will be announced by Paper Cat Games in the coming months.
The studio said specific release dates will be shared at a later time and accompanied the announcement with a developer trailer.
Paper Perjury is presented as a "paper trail" investigation game set in the fictional Azure City.
Players take on the role of Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, and work alongside eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift to investigate interconnected crimes.
The developer describes the core experience as investigating crime scenes, collecting evidence, taking witness statements, and conducting station interrogations to expose corruption and criminal activity across five linked cases.
Key confirmed details:
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for Paper Perjury; Perjury 2: Shadow of Justice is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 only.
- Release windows: Paper Perjury in 2027; Perjury 2 in 2028.
Exact dates pending.
- Structure: Each title features five interconnected cases with locations ranging from wealthy manors and parking garages to climbing gyms and central city districts.
- Protagonist and cast: The narrative follows Justina Smith and recurring characters Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift, with a roster of distinctive NPCs populating Azure City.
The studio has said the sequel directly continues the original game's downloadable content (DLC) cases and advances Justina’s career from clerk to detective as she uncovers potential corruption within the Azure City Police Department.
Paper Cat Games also confirmed a gameplay option in Perjury 2: Shadow of Justice that lets players enable an optional penalty system.
If activated, too many consecutive mistakes can lead to a game over; the developer emphasized that this mode is optional and does not alter the canonical story.
Both titles emphasize evidence-based deduction: searching crime scenes for small but crucial clues, comparing witness statements for inconsistencies, and using logic to solve puzzles and expose suspects.
Paper Cat Games’ trailer highlights the investigative systems and the city’s cast of memorable characters.
More details, including release dates and eShop availability for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, will be announced by Paper Cat Games in the coming months.
