Numantian Games has officially confirmed that its acclaimed real-time strategy title, They Are Billions, will launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22, 2026.
This announcement reinforces Nintendo Switch 2’s growing reputation as a home for high-quality strategy experiences, broadening its library with yet another standout from the genre. Set in a harrowing, post-apocalyptic future, They Are Billions tasks players with building and managing human colonies after a zombie outbreak has reduced mankind to just a few thousand survivors.
Players are challenged to fortify their settlements, manage scant resources, and fend off relentless hordes of the infected – all in a world where the odds are overwhelmingly stacked against humanity. Core Gameplay and Features According to Numantian Games, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of They Are Billions will deliver the comprehensive real-time strategy experience that made the title a success on other platforms.
Key features outlined by the developer include: - **Survival Mode:** Each playthrough generates a new world with randomized events, weather, landscapes, and enemy populations.
Players must establish colonies capable of withstanding persistent assaults by the infected for a set period.
A weekly global challenge invites everyone to compete on the same map, with top scores posted on an online leaderboard. - **Real-Time with Pause:** While the action unfolds in real time, players can pause gameplay at any moment for thoughtful decision-making.
This pause system allows strategists to place structures, direct units, and carefully manage resources without time pressure, ensuring that tactical judgment—not reaction speed—determines success. - **Colony Building:** Players construct dwellings and other essential infrastructure to attract new settlers.
Gathering and managing food and resources, upgrading buildings for efficiency, and expanding the colony’s power grid through Tesla Towers enable the growth and defense of settlements.
Defensive measures, including walls, gates, and guard towers, become vital for survival. - **Army Recruitment:** Unique mercenary units with distinct skills and personalities can be trained and hired to protect the colony.
While they demand resources for their services, these mercenaries serve as the main line of defense against ceaseless enemy waves. - **Massive Enemy Swarms:** They Are Billions is renowned for rendering up to 20,000 enemies on screen simultaneously, thanks to a custom game engine designed for large-scale real-time engagements.
Sound and destruction attract even more infected, ensuring that players must always be vigilant. - **Infection Mechanics:** The infection spreads rapidly—if even one infected breaks into a building, the contagion grows as affected workers seek to infect others.
Maintaining strict containment and rapid response protocols is necessary to avoid cascading outbreaks that can end a campaign in moments. A Major Milestone for Switch 2 Strategy Fans The arrival of They Are Billions on Nintendo Switch 2 marks a significant addition to the platform’s lineup of complex, rewarding strategy titles.
Numantian Games’ meticulous design and technical achievements—especially the massive, real-time swarms—promise to leverage the hardware strengths of Nintendo’s upcoming console.
With a worldwide release scheduled for January 22, 2026, strategy enthusiasts and Nintendo fans alike can look forward to experiencing one of the genre’s most challenging and engaging games on the go. They Are Billions will be available exclusively as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop, expanding access for a new generation of players eager to test their survival instincts against overwhelming odds.
This announcement reinforces Nintendo Switch 2’s growing reputation as a home for high-quality strategy experiences, broadening its library with yet another standout from the genre. Set in a harrowing, post-apocalyptic future, They Are Billions tasks players with building and managing human colonies after a zombie outbreak has reduced mankind to just a few thousand survivors.
Players are challenged to fortify their settlements, manage scant resources, and fend off relentless hordes of the infected – all in a world where the odds are overwhelmingly stacked against humanity. Core Gameplay and Features According to Numantian Games, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of They Are Billions will deliver the comprehensive real-time strategy experience that made the title a success on other platforms.
Key features outlined by the developer include: - **Survival Mode:** Each playthrough generates a new world with randomized events, weather, landscapes, and enemy populations.
Players must establish colonies capable of withstanding persistent assaults by the infected for a set period.
A weekly global challenge invites everyone to compete on the same map, with top scores posted on an online leaderboard. - **Real-Time with Pause:** While the action unfolds in real time, players can pause gameplay at any moment for thoughtful decision-making.
This pause system allows strategists to place structures, direct units, and carefully manage resources without time pressure, ensuring that tactical judgment—not reaction speed—determines success. - **Colony Building:** Players construct dwellings and other essential infrastructure to attract new settlers.
Gathering and managing food and resources, upgrading buildings for efficiency, and expanding the colony’s power grid through Tesla Towers enable the growth and defense of settlements.
Defensive measures, including walls, gates, and guard towers, become vital for survival. - **Army Recruitment:** Unique mercenary units with distinct skills and personalities can be trained and hired to protect the colony.
While they demand resources for their services, these mercenaries serve as the main line of defense against ceaseless enemy waves. - **Massive Enemy Swarms:** They Are Billions is renowned for rendering up to 20,000 enemies on screen simultaneously, thanks to a custom game engine designed for large-scale real-time engagements.
Sound and destruction attract even more infected, ensuring that players must always be vigilant. - **Infection Mechanics:** The infection spreads rapidly—if even one infected breaks into a building, the contagion grows as affected workers seek to infect others.
Maintaining strict containment and rapid response protocols is necessary to avoid cascading outbreaks that can end a campaign in moments. A Major Milestone for Switch 2 Strategy Fans The arrival of They Are Billions on Nintendo Switch 2 marks a significant addition to the platform’s lineup of complex, rewarding strategy titles.
Numantian Games’ meticulous design and technical achievements—especially the massive, real-time swarms—promise to leverage the hardware strengths of Nintendo’s upcoming console.
With a worldwide release scheduled for January 22, 2026, strategy enthusiasts and Nintendo fans alike can look forward to experiencing one of the genre’s most challenging and engaging games on the go. They Are Billions will be available exclusively as a digital download on the Nintendo eShop, expanding access for a new generation of players eager to test their survival instincts against overwhelming odds.
