LazyFlock has announced that Haunted Paws, its cooperative puppy-themed adventure, will launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch worldwide in May 2027.
The developer published details on core gameplay systems, character customization, and cooperative features alongside a trailer and screenshots.
Haunted Paws is built around two-player cooperation in both local and online modes, with additional support for GameShare.
Players create and customize their own puppies, selecting from a variety of breeds, fur colours, and accessories before setting out to explore eerie locations.
The game pairs lighthearted puppy behavior — digging, sniffing, and barking — with puzzle-solving and encounters against spooky adversaries.
LazyFlock described the narrative setup as a rescue mission: two puppies must venture into a haunted mansion to rescue their kidnapped human friend.
The developer framed enemies as characters with troubling backstories, and defeating them reveals those stories with the goal of setting them free.
In journalistic terms, the studio says the title balances playful puppy mechanics with a story-driven series of puzzles and confrontations across mysterious environments.
Key features announced by the developer include cooperative play for two players via local or online connections, GameShare compatibility to facilitate shared play on a single system, and deep character customization that lets players recreate real-life dogs or fashion entirely new companions.
The release will be digital-only on the Nintendo eShop and is slated for a global May 2027 launch on both current and next-generation Switch hardware.
Assets released alongside the announcement include an official trailer and multiple screenshots that illustrate the game’s visual tone and UI elements.
Those materials show breed selection screens, accessory options, and early level designs within the haunted mansion setting.
The announcement and accompanying assets were covered by Alex Seedhouse, a long-time Nintendo specialist who has reported on the platform across multiple console generations.
For players tracking upcoming Switch and Switch 2 releases, Haunted Paws is now confirmed with a firm month and year for its eShop debut.
Trailer and screenshots were published by the developer at the time of the announcement.
The developer published details on core gameplay systems, character customization, and cooperative features alongside a trailer and screenshots.
Haunted Paws is built around two-player cooperation in both local and online modes, with additional support for GameShare.
Players create and customize their own puppies, selecting from a variety of breeds, fur colours, and accessories before setting out to explore eerie locations.
The game pairs lighthearted puppy behavior — digging, sniffing, and barking — with puzzle-solving and encounters against spooky adversaries.
LazyFlock described the narrative setup as a rescue mission: two puppies must venture into a haunted mansion to rescue their kidnapped human friend.
The developer framed enemies as characters with troubling backstories, and defeating them reveals those stories with the goal of setting them free.
In journalistic terms, the studio says the title balances playful puppy mechanics with a story-driven series of puzzles and confrontations across mysterious environments.
Key features announced by the developer include cooperative play for two players via local or online connections, GameShare compatibility to facilitate shared play on a single system, and deep character customization that lets players recreate real-life dogs or fashion entirely new companions.
The release will be digital-only on the Nintendo eShop and is slated for a global May 2027 launch on both current and next-generation Switch hardware.
Assets released alongside the announcement include an official trailer and multiple screenshots that illustrate the game’s visual tone and UI elements.
Those materials show breed selection screens, accessory options, and early level designs within the haunted mansion setting.
The announcement and accompanying assets were covered by Alex Seedhouse, a long-time Nintendo specialist who has reported on the platform across multiple console generations.
For players tracking upcoming Switch and Switch 2 releases, Haunted Paws is now confirmed with a firm month and year for its eShop debut.
Trailer and screenshots were published by the developer at the time of the announcement.
