Summary
- Abylight Studios is collaborating with Frictional Games to bring SOMA, Amnesia: Rebirth, and Amnesia: The Bunker to Nintendo Switch in 2025.
- A physical edition of the existing Amnesia Collection for Nintendo Switch will also be available later this year.
Abylight Studios has joined forces with Frictional Games to bring the spine-chilling titles SOMA, Amnesia: Rebirth, and Amnesia: The Bunker to the Nintendo Switch in 2025. Frictional Games, renowned for their horror genre mastery, has entrusted Abylight Studios with the task of porting these three gripping games, expanding their reach to the Switch's dedicated fanbase.
While Frictional Games is shifting its focus away from horror, their legacy in the genre remains strong, particularly with the Amnesia series. The demand for more horror games on the Nintendo Switch has been met with this exciting announcement, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the unique atmospheres and narratives of these popular titles.
Following extensive negotiations, Abylight Studios and Frictional Games have finalized an agreement to release both digital and physical editions of SOMA, Amnesia: Rebirth, and Amnesia: The Bunker for the Nintendo Switch in 2025. SOMA delves into sci-fi themes, exploring artificial intelligence and the essence of human existence. Amnesia: Rebirth revisits the beloved gameplay mechanics of the Amnesia series, while Amnesia: The Bunker plunges players into the harrowing trenches of World War 1, challenging them to survive in a semi-open world environment. Each of these games will be available in both digital and physical formats on the Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Horror Games Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025
- SOMA
- Amnesia: Rebirth
- Amnesia: The Bunker
- Amnesia Collection (Physical Edition)
In addition to the three new titles, Abylight Studios has confirmed that a physical edition of the existing Amnesia Collection for Nintendo Switch will be released later this year. The Amnesia Collection includes Amnesia: The Dark Descent, widely regarded as one of the best horror games ever created, and its indirect sequel, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, developed in collaboration with The Chinese Room. Fans have expressed their enthusiasm for the increased availability of horror games on the Switch, although specific release dates for these ports have yet to be announced by either Abylight Studios or Frictional Games.
As the gaming community eagerly anticipates these horror titles on the Switch, many are also curious about the potential for more mature-rated releases on the next Nintendo console. Fans should keep an eye out for further updates on the release dates of these Frictional Games titles and other developments in the horror gaming space.
