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Press release:
Macclesfield, 17 September 2026

Physical collectors and action fans can finally ignite the rebellion on Nintendo Switch 2 physicals. Today, Silver Lining Interactive, together with Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, officially launched Absolum on a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition! Gamers can buy their copy now through Silver Lining Direct and local retailers at £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99.

Absolum masterfully merges the relentless action of classic beat-’em-ups with the deep replayability of modern roguelites. Players are plunged into the dark fantasy realm of Talamh, a land suffocating under the brutal reign of Sun King Azra and his terrifying Crimson Order. Will you fight alongside the heroes of Talamh against them?

Buy now at £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99 through Silver Lining Direct and participating local retailers.

About Silver Lining Interactive

Silver Lining Interactive is an independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About Dotemu
Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in bringing back the best video games and legendary pop culture licenses on PC and modern consoles, to create experiences carefully crafted for fans around the world.

The Dotemu team has published and developed a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including the award-winning games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, other great development and publishing work from Dotemu includes Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era and more. Dotemu is currently working on unannounced projects planned for 2025 and beyond.

About Guard Crush Games
Guard Crush Games was founded in 2009 by Jordi Asensio and Cyrille Lagarigue based on their passion for classic beat-em-up and side-scrolling titles. The team is best known for its work on the acclaimed Streets of Rage 4. Prior to contributing to the brawling series’ smash hit return, they previously released Streets of Fury on Xbox 360, and a follow-up on PC, Streets of Fury: Extended Edition in 2015, which both revel in over-the-top action and capture the studio’s love for fun side-scrolling brawlers.

About Supamonks
Since 2007, the animation studio Supamonks has stood out in creating 2D and 3D content for cinema, television, and, of course, video games. With Absolum, the studio strengthens its key role in the industry by working closely with video game publishers and developers from defining the artistic direction to creating graphic assets and animations, all the way into the trailers’ production.