Indie gamers rejoice as popular indie title The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will come to the Nintendo Switch this Spring, 2017.
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ game will allow for both big screen (immobile) and small screen (portable) play on the Nintendo Switch.
Here’s some extra details from the official press release sent out this evening:
“The Nintendo Switch launch line-up isn’t complete without Isaac,” says Nicalis founder and president Tyrone Rodriguez. “The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is the definitive ‘day one’ purchase for any players who want a Nintendo Switch.”
Contributing to the deep, dark and frequently disturbing insanity of the complete Isaac experience, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ includes over 500 different items and weapons—many of which grant special powers and synergized attack combinations—scattered throughout more than 6,000 terrifying rooms. You’ll need as many as you can find if you expect to conquer the game’s 50+ unique bosses, complete more than 30 challenge modes and see all of the 20 different endings that equal over 4 billion possible gameplay combinations.
Developed and published by Nicalis, Inc., The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ will release on Nintendo Switch in Spring 2017 at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop. Pricing info and release date to be announced at a later time.
In addition to The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, Nicalis, Inc. is also bringing Redout, a “hyperspeed racing game”, to the Switch in Spring 2017.