Introduction
Cooldown Games and Frozenbyte have confirmed the release of Trine 6: Together in Time for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
The next entry in the long-running Trine series launches digitally on the Nintendo eShop on 17 September 2026.
Built as a cooperative-focused action-puzzle platformer, Trine 6 returns to the franchise’s blend of physics-based puzzles, character-driven abilities, and handcrafted fantasy environments.
Narrative setup (rewritten)
The publisher explains that the story begins when two inexperienced thieves, Moira and Adrius, botch a heist and inadvertently bind their fates to three veteran heroes — Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief and Pontius the Knight.
Forced together, the group must traverse perilous landscapes to repair fractured magic before a hostile warlock can reclaim it.
Playable characters and abilities
Trine 6 offers five playable characters.
Three series mainstays return: Amadeus (the Wizard), Zoya (the Thief) and Pontius (the Knight).
Two new characters join the roster: Moira the Acrobat, who chains kick-based combos and uses a ribbon for aerial traversal, and Adrius the Squire, who fights with a spear that can be planted to create traversal platforms.
The game’s design allows any puzzle to be solved by any character, so player choice is driven by playstyle rather than rigid role locks.
Key features and mechanics
- Co-op-first puzzle design: Puzzles are structured to encourage coordination and combined abilities, but updated designs enable solo players to tackle challenges alone.
- Shared Adventure and crossplay: Trine 6 supports up to four players locally or online, allowing friends to share progress across supported platforms.
- Time-Slow ability: All characters can use a new Time-Slow mechanic to better time jumps, dodge attacks, or manage chaotic encounters.
- Dynamic combat and boss encounters: Combat emphasizes positioning, timing and adaptation to enemy behaviors, with bosses that blend fighting, traversal and environmental interaction.
- Exploration and secrets: Levels are handcrafted with hidden paths and rewards to discover.
Release details and platforms
Trine 6: Together in Time will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on 17 September 2026.
The confirmed launch covers both Nintendo’s current hardware generation and its successor, ensuring the title is available to a wide console audience.
About the developer and author
Frozenbyte is the studio behind the Trine franchise, collaborating with Cooldown Games on this entry.
Alex Seedhouse, a longtime Nintendo specialist with extensive coverage of Nintendo platforms, provided the original reporting on the announcement.
Conclusion
With its blend of cooperative puzzles, expanded character options and a new Time-Slow mechanic, Trine 6: Together in Time aims to continue the series’ focus on teamwork and physics-driven design.
The confirmed 17 September 2026 Nintendo eShop launch sets a clear date for fans on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Cooldown Games and Frozenbyte have confirmed the release of Trine 6: Together in Time for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
The next entry in the long-running Trine series launches digitally on the Nintendo eShop on 17 September 2026.
Built as a cooperative-focused action-puzzle platformer, Trine 6 returns to the franchise’s blend of physics-based puzzles, character-driven abilities, and handcrafted fantasy environments.
Narrative setup (rewritten)
The publisher explains that the story begins when two inexperienced thieves, Moira and Adrius, botch a heist and inadvertently bind their fates to three veteran heroes — Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief and Pontius the Knight.
Forced together, the group must traverse perilous landscapes to repair fractured magic before a hostile warlock can reclaim it.
Playable characters and abilities
Trine 6 offers five playable characters.
Three series mainstays return: Amadeus (the Wizard), Zoya (the Thief) and Pontius (the Knight).
Two new characters join the roster: Moira the Acrobat, who chains kick-based combos and uses a ribbon for aerial traversal, and Adrius the Squire, who fights with a spear that can be planted to create traversal platforms.
The game’s design allows any puzzle to be solved by any character, so player choice is driven by playstyle rather than rigid role locks.
Key features and mechanics
- Co-op-first puzzle design: Puzzles are structured to encourage coordination and combined abilities, but updated designs enable solo players to tackle challenges alone.
- Shared Adventure and crossplay: Trine 6 supports up to four players locally or online, allowing friends to share progress across supported platforms.
- Time-Slow ability: All characters can use a new Time-Slow mechanic to better time jumps, dodge attacks, or manage chaotic encounters.
- Dynamic combat and boss encounters: Combat emphasizes positioning, timing and adaptation to enemy behaviors, with bosses that blend fighting, traversal and environmental interaction.
- Exploration and secrets: Levels are handcrafted with hidden paths and rewards to discover.
Release details and platforms
Trine 6: Together in Time will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on 17 September 2026.
The confirmed launch covers both Nintendo’s current hardware generation and its successor, ensuring the title is available to a wide console audience.
About the developer and author
Frozenbyte is the studio behind the Trine franchise, collaborating with Cooldown Games on this entry.
Alex Seedhouse, a longtime Nintendo specialist with extensive coverage of Nintendo platforms, provided the original reporting on the announcement.
Conclusion
With its blend of cooperative puzzles, expanded character options and a new Time-Slow mechanic, Trine 6: Together in Time aims to continue the series’ focus on teamwork and physics-driven design.
The confirmed 17 September 2026 Nintendo eShop launch sets a clear date for fans on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.