SteamWorld Build Physical Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch with Limited Pre-Orders

Super Rare Games has confirmed the upcoming launch of a physical edition for SteamWorld Build on Nintendo Switch, providing fans of the series and collectors an opportunity to secure a boxed copy of the latest entry in Thunderful’s acclaimed franchise.

Following the game’s original digital release, this physical edition offers Nintendo Switch owners a tangible way to enjoy the critically praised city-building and dungeon management experience set in the beloved robo-themed SteamWorld universe. Pre-orders for SteamWorld Build’s physical edition officially open on January 9, 2025.

Aspiring buyers can reserve their copies exclusively from the Super Rare Games website starting at 6pm GMT, 10am PT, 1pm ET, and 7pm CET.

With only 4,000 units available worldwide, this release is strictly limited.

Shipping is scheduled to begin in March 2025, making this a timely addition for collectors looking to expand their Nintendo Switch libraries. In line with Super Rare Games’ reputation for value-packed offerings, the SteamWorld Build physical edition will retail for £37.20 (or equivalent local pricing).

Each boxed copy comes with a suite of collector’s items: full-color interior artwork, a printed manual, an exclusive sticker, and a set of three trading cards featuring characters from the SteamWorld Build game.

Importantly for physical media enthusiasts, the full game is included on the cartridge—no download code required. Developed by Thunderful, SteamWorld Build brings together the studio’s expertise in genre fusion, blending city management with strategic dungeon exploration.

The game launched digitally on the Nintendo eShop in 2023 and quickly garnered praise for its inventive mechanics and expansion of the SteamWorld universe, which is known for hits such as SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist.

Critics highlighted SteamWorld Build as a standout title, describing it as “mechanically marvelous” and an exemplary addition to Thunderful’s impressive portfolio. This limited physical edition demonstrates Super Rare Games’ ongoing commitment to preserving celebrated indie titles for Nintendo Switch in collectible formats.

Since its founding, Super Rare Games has specialized in small-batch print runs that often appeal to dedicated Nintendo communities and game archivists alike. Fans and collectors interested in adding SteamWorld Build to their physical libraries are advised to act quickly once pre-orders go live, as the 4,000-copy allocation is expected to sell out swiftly.

For continued updates and additional details, visit the official Super Rare Games website.

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