Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to a fresh addition to the platform’s indie lineup, as Rubato, a side-scrolling action platformer blending experimental physics-based mechanics with classic collect-a-thon elements, is set to launch on March 20, 2026.
The newest title in the Nintendo eShop’s growing stable of innovative platformers, Rubato stands out for its unique approach to 2D gameplay, engaging humor, and intricate worldbuilding. Developed by a passionate indie studio, Rubato invites players into a vividly imagined universe where the future is anything but bright.
The story unfolds in the distant year 12,012, with a futuristic monopoly known as GSSAI CO.
maintaining dominance over a universe left devastated by a catastrophic bioweapon.
When mysterious cosmic forces annihilate the solar system, GSSAI CO.'s Earth-based weapons program moves rapidly forward as people begin to vanish without explanation.
Amid this chaos, the fate of the cosmos takes a turn thanks to an unlikely mistake during a game of pool. Players take on the role of a charismatic frog protagonist, relying on creative tongue-based traversal and combat to navigate Rubato’s open, Metroidvania-inspired environments.
Collecting 'Planet Bits' is key, with these items offering a means to piece the solar system back together.
The game's design emphasizes exploration, with five uniquely crafted regions that range from a gigantic, labyrinthine bakery to what might be the least efficiently designed cityscape ever conceived.
Each area promises hidden secrets and shortcuts, encouraging replayability and rewarding curiosity. Rubato’s narrative is described as a charming and peculiar blend of humor and emotional resonance.
With writing that veers seamlessly from absurdist comedy to sobering seriousness, the game’s tone is both inviting and unexpectedly thought-provoking.
According to the developers, the story is deeply rooted in themes of self-discovery: before the player can save the universe, they must first learn to rescue and understand themselves. A recently released trailer provides a first glimpse at Rubato's kinetic action and offbeat style.
With its official launch set for March 20, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch and available through the Nintendo eShop, anticipation is already building among fans eager for ambitious, creative content on the platform. Stay tuned for more Nintendo Switch updates, and be sure to look out for Rubato as it leaps onto the eShop this March.
The newest title in the Nintendo eShop’s growing stable of innovative platformers, Rubato stands out for its unique approach to 2D gameplay, engaging humor, and intricate worldbuilding. Developed by a passionate indie studio, Rubato invites players into a vividly imagined universe where the future is anything but bright.
The story unfolds in the distant year 12,012, with a futuristic monopoly known as GSSAI CO.
maintaining dominance over a universe left devastated by a catastrophic bioweapon.
When mysterious cosmic forces annihilate the solar system, GSSAI CO.'s Earth-based weapons program moves rapidly forward as people begin to vanish without explanation.
Amid this chaos, the fate of the cosmos takes a turn thanks to an unlikely mistake during a game of pool. Players take on the role of a charismatic frog protagonist, relying on creative tongue-based traversal and combat to navigate Rubato’s open, Metroidvania-inspired environments.
Collecting 'Planet Bits' is key, with these items offering a means to piece the solar system back together.
The game's design emphasizes exploration, with five uniquely crafted regions that range from a gigantic, labyrinthine bakery to what might be the least efficiently designed cityscape ever conceived.
Each area promises hidden secrets and shortcuts, encouraging replayability and rewarding curiosity. Rubato’s narrative is described as a charming and peculiar blend of humor and emotional resonance.
With writing that veers seamlessly from absurdist comedy to sobering seriousness, the game’s tone is both inviting and unexpectedly thought-provoking.
According to the developers, the story is deeply rooted in themes of self-discovery: before the player can save the universe, they must first learn to rescue and understand themselves. A recently released trailer provides a first glimpse at Rubato's kinetic action and offbeat style.
With its official launch set for March 20, 2026 on the Nintendo Switch and available through the Nintendo eShop, anticipation is already building among fans eager for ambitious, creative content on the platform. Stay tuned for more Nintendo Switch updates, and be sure to look out for Rubato as it leaps onto the eShop this March.
