Cloth Cat Games and Curveball Games have lifted the curtain on the Volcano level for their upcoming co-op party game Planted!, confirming the feature as part of the Convergence showcase and reaffirming the title’s 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
Planted! positions itself as a hybrid of harvest simulation and arena sports, supporting up to four players in chaotic gardening contests across multiple platforms with crossplay between PC and consoles.
The Volcano level introduces a high-risk arena built around environmental hazards and tight platforming.
According to the recent press release, the stage forces players to navigate circling platforms over lava while they sow, grow and hurl produce to score points.
The arena also includes a reactive mechanic centered on a temperamental Volcano God: the deity will periodically demand a particular vegetable, and failing to deliver triggers an explosive sequence in which fireballs both knock players down and destroy remaining planting space.
Planted! offers a blend of single-player and multiplayer options.
The single-player campaign is set in what the developer describes as the “cutthroat world of competitive gardening,” while local and online multiplayer modes enable up to four players to compete or cooperate.
Crossplay support between PC and console platforms has been confirmed, allowing mixed-platform sessions.
Key features outlined by the publisher include:
- Multiplayer for up to four players in co-op or competitive matches.
- A single-player campaign that focuses on competitive gardening themes.
- Environmental hazards and tactical items, such as turrets and bombs, that alter match flow.
- Eight distinct arenas, each with unique obstacles and level-specific twists.
- A roster of characters with individual personalities and playstyles.
Developers Curveball Games and Cloth Cat Games emphasize accessibility and variety, promising “several flavours of gameplay” that let players choose how they approach each match — whether through teamwork, aggressive point-scoring, or strategic area control.
Planted! is slated for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch and will be available both at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop.
With its combination of platforming hazards like the Volcano level and fast-paced scoring mechanics, the title aims to carve out a niche in the co-op party space when it arrives next year.
Planted! positions itself as a hybrid of harvest simulation and arena sports, supporting up to four players in chaotic gardening contests across multiple platforms with crossplay between PC and consoles.
The Volcano level introduces a high-risk arena built around environmental hazards and tight platforming.
According to the recent press release, the stage forces players to navigate circling platforms over lava while they sow, grow and hurl produce to score points.
The arena also includes a reactive mechanic centered on a temperamental Volcano God: the deity will periodically demand a particular vegetable, and failing to deliver triggers an explosive sequence in which fireballs both knock players down and destroy remaining planting space.
Planted! offers a blend of single-player and multiplayer options.
The single-player campaign is set in what the developer describes as the “cutthroat world of competitive gardening,” while local and online multiplayer modes enable up to four players to compete or cooperate.
Crossplay support between PC and console platforms has been confirmed, allowing mixed-platform sessions.
Key features outlined by the publisher include:
- Multiplayer for up to four players in co-op or competitive matches.
- A single-player campaign that focuses on competitive gardening themes.
- Environmental hazards and tactical items, such as turrets and bombs, that alter match flow.
- Eight distinct arenas, each with unique obstacles and level-specific twists.
- A roster of characters with individual personalities and playstyles.
Developers Curveball Games and Cloth Cat Games emphasize accessibility and variety, promising “several flavours of gameplay” that let players choose how they approach each match — whether through teamwork, aggressive point-scoring, or strategic area control.
Planted! is slated for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch and will be available both at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop.
With its combination of platforming hazards like the Volcano level and fast-paced scoring mechanics, the title aims to carve out a niche in the co-op party space when it arrives next year.
