Skunkape Games Announces Poker Night at the Inventory Remaster for Nintendo Switch, Launching March 2026
Skunkape Games has confirmed the much-anticipated remaster of Poker Night at the Inventory will debut on the Nintendo Switch, with a worldwide digital release date set for March 5, 2026 via the Nintendo eShop.
A revival of the cult classic originally developed by Telltale Games in 2010, this updated version aims to recapture the irreverent charm and unique crossover appeal that made the game a beloved hit before its delisting in 2019. A Celebrated Legacy, Now Remastered for Switch Poker Night at the Inventory gained notoriety as an experimental casual title where players test their skills in a Texas Hold’em tournament against a cast of iconic characters from pop-culture favorites: Max from Sam & Max, Strong Bad from Homestar Runner, Tycho of Penny Arcade, and Team Fortress 2’s formidable Heavy.
The original game’s offbeat banter and robust poker mechanics contributed to a devoted fanbase, leading to frequent requests for a modern release. Skunkape Games—a studio comprised of former Telltale developers—has meticulously rebuilt Poker Night at the Inventory for Nintendo Switch.
The remaster utilizes the same proprietary engine and remastering process applied to their successful restorations of the Sam & Max trilogy.
According to Skunkape, the update features significantly improved graphics and lighting, a refined poker simulation, new unlockable content, and comprehensive quality-of-life upgrades.
The team reports, through a company statement, that these enhancements aim to respect the legacy of the original while ensuring a smoother, more contemporary gaming experience on current hardware. Key Features and Improvements The remaster delivers a host of updates: - **Poker With Personality:** The Inventory once again serves as the lively social hub for video game icons, offering players a chance to face Max, Strong Bad, Tycho, and The Heavy at the poker table—all with their signature humor and unpredictable strategies. - **Unlockable Custom Content:** Players can earn new table designs and card decks representing each franchise, with some offering unique visual effects that influence the look and feel of the table or its animated cast. - **Refined Visuals and Animation:** A complete graphical overhaul includes higher-resolution character models, crisper animation, enhanced lighting, and an even more immersive table environment. - **Gameplay and Simulation Upgrades:** Skunkape Games has rebuilt the core poker engine from the ground up, promising a much more authentic and challenging Texas Hold’em experience.
Opponents now exhibit AI behaviors and strategies more aligned with their distinct personalities and story backgrounds. - **Quality-of-Life Options:** Players will find new control features, such as the ability to adjust levels of table chatter, change the starting buy-in, and toggle advanced graphics effects like motion blur and film grain, all customizable to personal preference. Reliving the Experimental Crossover Players old and new will experience witty, character-driven banter that established Poker Night at the Inventory’s identity.
Each challenger comes with a recognizable style: - The Heavy remains the blunt, larger-than-life mercenary from Team Fortress 2. - Max, the anarchic rabbity-thing from Sam & Max, adds his unpredictable energy. - Strong Bad delivers irrepressible bravado and quips from the Homestar Runner universe. - Tycho brings the wit and sarcasm familiar to Penny Arcade enthusiasts. Celebrating Telltale’s Original Vision Originally designed by Telltale Games—well-known for episodic adventure series such as The Walking Dead and Sam & Max—Poker Night at the Inventory’s remaster is a testament to the enduring appeal of interactive comedy and genre-mixing in modern gaming.
Skunkape Games, leveraging their direct experience from the original’s development, continues Telltale’s legacy of innovative storytelling and genre experimentation by faithfully updating Poker Night for a new generation of Nintendo Switch players. Poker Night at the Inventory remastered will be available for digital download on March 5, 2026, exclusively via the Nintendo eShop.
With refreshed visuals, revamped gameplay, and fan-favorite characters, this remaster promises to be a highlight for both returning fans and newcomers to the Nintendo Switch library.
A revival of the cult classic originally developed by Telltale Games in 2010, this updated version aims to recapture the irreverent charm and unique crossover appeal that made the game a beloved hit before its delisting in 2019. A Celebrated Legacy, Now Remastered for Switch Poker Night at the Inventory gained notoriety as an experimental casual title where players test their skills in a Texas Hold’em tournament against a cast of iconic characters from pop-culture favorites: Max from Sam & Max, Strong Bad from Homestar Runner, Tycho of Penny Arcade, and Team Fortress 2’s formidable Heavy.
The original game’s offbeat banter and robust poker mechanics contributed to a devoted fanbase, leading to frequent requests for a modern release. Skunkape Games—a studio comprised of former Telltale developers—has meticulously rebuilt Poker Night at the Inventory for Nintendo Switch.
The remaster utilizes the same proprietary engine and remastering process applied to their successful restorations of the Sam & Max trilogy.
According to Skunkape, the update features significantly improved graphics and lighting, a refined poker simulation, new unlockable content, and comprehensive quality-of-life upgrades.
The team reports, through a company statement, that these enhancements aim to respect the legacy of the original while ensuring a smoother, more contemporary gaming experience on current hardware. Key Features and Improvements The remaster delivers a host of updates: - **Poker With Personality:** The Inventory once again serves as the lively social hub for video game icons, offering players a chance to face Max, Strong Bad, Tycho, and The Heavy at the poker table—all with their signature humor and unpredictable strategies. - **Unlockable Custom Content:** Players can earn new table designs and card decks representing each franchise, with some offering unique visual effects that influence the look and feel of the table or its animated cast. - **Refined Visuals and Animation:** A complete graphical overhaul includes higher-resolution character models, crisper animation, enhanced lighting, and an even more immersive table environment. - **Gameplay and Simulation Upgrades:** Skunkape Games has rebuilt the core poker engine from the ground up, promising a much more authentic and challenging Texas Hold’em experience.
Opponents now exhibit AI behaviors and strategies more aligned with their distinct personalities and story backgrounds. - **Quality-of-Life Options:** Players will find new control features, such as the ability to adjust levels of table chatter, change the starting buy-in, and toggle advanced graphics effects like motion blur and film grain, all customizable to personal preference. Reliving the Experimental Crossover Players old and new will experience witty, character-driven banter that established Poker Night at the Inventory’s identity.
Each challenger comes with a recognizable style: - The Heavy remains the blunt, larger-than-life mercenary from Team Fortress 2. - Max, the anarchic rabbity-thing from Sam & Max, adds his unpredictable energy. - Strong Bad delivers irrepressible bravado and quips from the Homestar Runner universe. - Tycho brings the wit and sarcasm familiar to Penny Arcade enthusiasts. Celebrating Telltale’s Original Vision Originally designed by Telltale Games—well-known for episodic adventure series such as The Walking Dead and Sam & Max—Poker Night at the Inventory’s remaster is a testament to the enduring appeal of interactive comedy and genre-mixing in modern gaming.
Skunkape Games, leveraging their direct experience from the original’s development, continues Telltale’s legacy of innovative storytelling and genre experimentation by faithfully updating Poker Night for a new generation of Nintendo Switch players. Poker Night at the Inventory remastered will be available for digital download on March 5, 2026, exclusively via the Nintendo eShop.
With refreshed visuals, revamped gameplay, and fan-favorite characters, this remaster promises to be a highlight for both returning fans and newcomers to the Nintendo Switch library.
