Excellent Rectangle has confirmed that its roguelite hockey title Tape to Tape will launch on Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop on October 23, 2026.
The announcement marks the end of a Early Access period that began in 2023 and brings the game’s full 1.0 build to Nintendo’s hybrid console.
Background and release
Tape to Tape entered Early Access in 2023 as a niche, action-oriented sports roguelite.
Excellent Rectangle says the full release will include a remade campaign, additional content and mechanics, and upgraded visuals and audio compared with the Early Access version.
The developer has positioned the Switch edition as a digital release through the Nintendo eShop on the October 23 date.
What’s new in the 1.0 build
According to developer statements, the 1.0 update refines the game’s core loop and adds content aimed at both solo and multiplayer players.
Major advertised elements for the Switch release include:
- A remade roguelite campaign with expanded events, boss battles, and unique player characters
- New power-ups, artifacts and permanent upgrades available via the Blademaster between runs
- Over 40 teams with distinct synergies and customizable cosmetic options
- Local and couch multiplayer plus Steam Remote Play support allowing up to 10 players
- Enhanced visuals and audio, marrying hand-drawn 2D sprites with a 3D environment
- A revamped goaltender system where goalies react dynamically to deflections and rebounds
Gameplay overview
Tape to Tape blends fast-paced, 90s-inspired arcade action with precision sim elements.
Players assemble and manage ragtag teams, hire and upgrade players, and exploit synergies to progress through a narrative quest to "restore hockey to its former glory." The game emphasizes emergent moments on the ice: puck physics, ricochets, and unpredictable rebounds drive organic plays rather than scripted outcomes.
Excellent Rectangle highlights persistent progression—losses can be leveraged to return to the Blademaster and invest in permanent hero upgrades.
Multiplayer and modes
The Switch release reiterates the title’s local multiplayer focus, offering couch play and modes including Campaign co-op, Tournament, Play Now, and Shootout.
Steam Remote Play is listed for cross-platform remote sessions, while the Nintendo eShop will host the Switch digital version on launch day.
Tape to Tape’s October 23, 2026 release moves the project from Early Access into a fully realized 1.0 experience on Nintendo Switch, promising expanded content, refined mechanics, and a focus on both single-player roguelite progression and high-chaos multiplayer matches.
The announcement marks the end of a Early Access period that began in 2023 and brings the game’s full 1.0 build to Nintendo’s hybrid console.
Background and release
Tape to Tape entered Early Access in 2023 as a niche, action-oriented sports roguelite.
Excellent Rectangle says the full release will include a remade campaign, additional content and mechanics, and upgraded visuals and audio compared with the Early Access version.
The developer has positioned the Switch edition as a digital release through the Nintendo eShop on the October 23 date.
What’s new in the 1.0 build
According to developer statements, the 1.0 update refines the game’s core loop and adds content aimed at both solo and multiplayer players.
Major advertised elements for the Switch release include:
- A remade roguelite campaign with expanded events, boss battles, and unique player characters
- New power-ups, artifacts and permanent upgrades available via the Blademaster between runs
- Over 40 teams with distinct synergies and customizable cosmetic options
- Local and couch multiplayer plus Steam Remote Play support allowing up to 10 players
- Enhanced visuals and audio, marrying hand-drawn 2D sprites with a 3D environment
- A revamped goaltender system where goalies react dynamically to deflections and rebounds
Gameplay overview
Tape to Tape blends fast-paced, 90s-inspired arcade action with precision sim elements.
Players assemble and manage ragtag teams, hire and upgrade players, and exploit synergies to progress through a narrative quest to "restore hockey to its former glory." The game emphasizes emergent moments on the ice: puck physics, ricochets, and unpredictable rebounds drive organic plays rather than scripted outcomes.
Excellent Rectangle highlights persistent progression—losses can be leveraged to return to the Blademaster and invest in permanent hero upgrades.
Multiplayer and modes
The Switch release reiterates the title’s local multiplayer focus, offering couch play and modes including Campaign co-op, Tournament, Play Now, and Shootout.
Steam Remote Play is listed for cross-platform remote sessions, while the Nintendo eShop will host the Switch digital version on launch day.
Tape to Tape’s October 23, 2026 release moves the project from Early Access into a fully realized 1.0 experience on Nintendo Switch, promising expanded content, refined mechanics, and a focus on both single-player roguelite progression and high-chaos multiplayer matches.