Summary
TheNintendo Switchhas had plenty of hit titles over its lifetime, and it might be about to get another. A highly anticipatednew game just got a Switch release date. Although it’ll be published by industry veteran Devolver Digital, the upcoming game is the first game developed by a brand new studio.
A press release (viaGames Press) from developer All Possible Futures reveals thatThe Plucky Squirewill launch on the Nintendo Switch on Aug 04, 2025. The game will also be released on September 17 for PC, Xbox, and PS5.
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The Plucky Squire Missed Its First Release Window
It Was Revealed Over Two Years Ago
The Plucky Squiregenerated a buzz in the gaming community when it was first showcased by Devolver Digital at theSummer Game Fest in 2022. The game follows Jot, the titular “plucky squire,” as he travels through a storybook world. The story kicks off when Jot encounters the “seriously unchill wizard Humfrump,” who exiles Jot from the pages of his own book. The game switches seamlessly between 2D and 3D worlds throughout Jot’s adventure ina style that evokesPaper Mariovibes.
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When it was first announced, the game was planned to release in 2023. However, Devolver Digital delayed several games to 2024 in August 2023, andThe Plucky Squirewas one of them. The new trailer plays with players' expectations; Jot initially puts “August 01, 2025” as the release date, making it seem at first like the game has once again been delayed. However, it looks like fans won’t have to wait much longer for the promising new game, with the new September release right around the corner.
All Futures Possible, the studio behind the upcoming game, is helmed by formerPokémon Sword and Shielddirector James Turner andThe Swords of Dittodirector Jonathan Biddle. It looks likeThe Plucky Squirewill combine the engaging storytelling of the former with the artistic style and whimsy of the latter.
