SFB Games has confirmed the release date for Mermaid Mask, the latest entry in the Detective Grimoire series, and announced the game will launch on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Mermaid Mask is scheduled to arrive on July 16, 2026, and will be available digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
Background and release details
SFB Games is the developer behind Mermaid Mask and has previously shipped titles including the Nintendo-published Snipperclips as well as Crow Country and Tangle Tower.
Mermaid Mask continues the studio’s focus on narrative-driven puzzle and detective adventures.
The developer released a trailer alongside the release date announcement and confirmed eShop distribution on Nintendo’s platforms.
Premise and gameplay elements
SFB Games describes Mermaid Mask as a detective adventure set in the pitch‑black waters surrounding the long‑abandoned fishing town of Silkwirm‑on‑Sea.
According to the studio's summary, the enigmatic Captain Magnus Mortuga is discovered dead inside a locked room, bearing a single fatal wound with no weapon present.
An ancient, barnacle‑covered cauldron in the chamber appears recently opened and is marked by deep scratches.
Players assume the role of Detective Grimoire, accompanied by his sharp‑tongued sidekick Sally, and will investigate the mystery aboard an unusual submarine.
The studio says the game builds on the formula used in Tangle Tower, combining layered puzzle solving with fully voice‑acted, hand‑animated characters.
Mermaid Mask pairs SFB Games’ blend of darker themes and British humour with investigative mechanics designed to reward careful observation and deduction.
Cast and audio-visual team
Edwyn Tiong returns as Detective Grimoire and Amber Lee Connors returns as Sally.
The supporting voice cast includes Tara Langella, Steven Kearney, Justine Leah Hince, Anairis Quiñones, Eric Morgan Stuart, Jacqui Bardelang, and Alex Bankier.
Visuals are credited to environment artist Catherine Unger, while the score is composed by Raphael Benjamin Meyer and performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra.
What to expect
Mermaid Mask will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on July 16, 2026.
A release date trailer accompanies the announcement; players interested in more console news can consult Nintendo’s official channels and news hubs for Switch and Switch 2 updates.
Mermaid Mask is scheduled to arrive on July 16, 2026, and will be available digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
Background and release details
SFB Games is the developer behind Mermaid Mask and has previously shipped titles including the Nintendo-published Snipperclips as well as Crow Country and Tangle Tower.
Mermaid Mask continues the studio’s focus on narrative-driven puzzle and detective adventures.
The developer released a trailer alongside the release date announcement and confirmed eShop distribution on Nintendo’s platforms.
Premise and gameplay elements
SFB Games describes Mermaid Mask as a detective adventure set in the pitch‑black waters surrounding the long‑abandoned fishing town of Silkwirm‑on‑Sea.
According to the studio's summary, the enigmatic Captain Magnus Mortuga is discovered dead inside a locked room, bearing a single fatal wound with no weapon present.
An ancient, barnacle‑covered cauldron in the chamber appears recently opened and is marked by deep scratches.
Players assume the role of Detective Grimoire, accompanied by his sharp‑tongued sidekick Sally, and will investigate the mystery aboard an unusual submarine.
The studio says the game builds on the formula used in Tangle Tower, combining layered puzzle solving with fully voice‑acted, hand‑animated characters.
Mermaid Mask pairs SFB Games’ blend of darker themes and British humour with investigative mechanics designed to reward careful observation and deduction.
Cast and audio-visual team
Edwyn Tiong returns as Detective Grimoire and Amber Lee Connors returns as Sally.
The supporting voice cast includes Tara Langella, Steven Kearney, Justine Leah Hince, Anairis Quiñones, Eric Morgan Stuart, Jacqui Bardelang, and Alex Bankier.
Visuals are credited to environment artist Catherine Unger, while the score is composed by Raphael Benjamin Meyer and performed by the Budapest Art Orchestra.
What to expect
Mermaid Mask will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on July 16, 2026.
A release date trailer accompanies the announcement; players interested in more console news can consult Nintendo’s official channels and news hubs for Switch and Switch 2 updates.