Super Rare Games has confirmed a limited boxed edition of Wax Heads for Nintendo Switch, teaming with Curve Games and developer Patattie Games for the physical release.
The indie title, described by its creators as a “cozy-punk narrative sim,” will be offered in a run of 3,000 copies and includes a game cartridge, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards.
Wax Heads originally launched digitally in May and now receives a Nintendo Switch physical release.
Pre-orders for the Super Rare boxed edition open on October 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
The announcement positions the release alongside Super Rare Games’ ongoing program of small, collectible Switch print runs.
Rewriting the official overview in journalistic terms: Wax Heads places players behind the counter of a struggling record shop called Repeater Records.
The game emphasizes character-driven interactions—players talk with eccentric customers, explore a handcrafted record collection, and manage day-to-day shop tasks while unraveling musical mysteries.
The narrative balances lighthearted banter and community-focused storytelling, with gameplay loops that include matching customers to records, decoding clues, scanning social posts and zines, and supporting local bands through gig logistics.
Musically, Wax Heads features a sizable original soundtrack, with dozens of tracks spanning multiple genres and eras designed to evoke nostalgic and memorable moments.
The game also showcases more than 80 hand-drawn album covers and in-universe liner notes that expand the world-building and reward player curiosity.
Patattie Games is a two-person indie studio comprising creative artist Murray Somerwolff—known for titles like Welcome to Elk, Spitkiss, and Dead Pets Unleashed—and programmer Rothio Tome, who previously worked in Unity developer support and streams Spanish-language game development content.
Curve Games is publisher on the boxed release alongside Super Rare’s physical publishing expertise.
For collectors and Switch owners, the Super Rare boxed Wax Heads edition will be a limited opportunity to own a physical copy of the game.
Interested buyers should be ready when pre-orders open on October 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and can monitor Super Rare Games’ storefront for the order link and further details on international timings and stock.
The indie title, described by its creators as a “cozy-punk narrative sim,” will be offered in a run of 3,000 copies and includes a game cartridge, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards.
Wax Heads originally launched digitally in May and now receives a Nintendo Switch physical release.
Pre-orders for the Super Rare boxed edition open on October 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
The announcement positions the release alongside Super Rare Games’ ongoing program of small, collectible Switch print runs.
Rewriting the official overview in journalistic terms: Wax Heads places players behind the counter of a struggling record shop called Repeater Records.
The game emphasizes character-driven interactions—players talk with eccentric customers, explore a handcrafted record collection, and manage day-to-day shop tasks while unraveling musical mysteries.
The narrative balances lighthearted banter and community-focused storytelling, with gameplay loops that include matching customers to records, decoding clues, scanning social posts and zines, and supporting local bands through gig logistics.
Musically, Wax Heads features a sizable original soundtrack, with dozens of tracks spanning multiple genres and eras designed to evoke nostalgic and memorable moments.
The game also showcases more than 80 hand-drawn album covers and in-universe liner notes that expand the world-building and reward player curiosity.
Patattie Games is a two-person indie studio comprising creative artist Murray Somerwolff—known for titles like Welcome to Elk, Spitkiss, and Dead Pets Unleashed—and programmer Rothio Tome, who previously worked in Unity developer support and streams Spanish-language game development content.
Curve Games is publisher on the boxed release alongside Super Rare’s physical publishing expertise.
For collectors and Switch owners, the Super Rare boxed Wax Heads edition will be a limited opportunity to own a physical copy of the game.
Interested buyers should be ready when pre-orders open on October 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and can monitor Super Rare Games’ storefront for the order link and further details on international timings and stock.
