«Previous post | Next post»

Press release:
09.00 CET THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER 2023.
The Vienna-based (Austria) video games publisher THQ Nordic and Quebec-based (Canada) indie games developer Nine Dots Studio, are today very proud and happy to announce that their open-world fantasy RPG “OUTWARD: Definitive Edition“, is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2024.

The Switch release is the culmination of months of hard work between Nine Dots Studio and Sneaky Box, the developer brought on board to lead the efforts to port the game to the Switch.

“Getting Outward onto the Switch was always a dream for us,” said Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, CEO and creative director of Nine Dots Studio.

“I’ll be quite honest, I had my doubts that a Switch version was even possible.”

Boucher-Vidal pointed to technical limitations fuelling his doubt.

“Outward is a big game that was made in such a weird context and has some very specific technical limitations,” Boucher-Vidal said.

“The team at Sneaky Box really pulled a rabbit out of the hat with this port. I’m happy that there will be one more way to play our game, and with devices like the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch, it’s quite fitting that our game is now travel-friendly.”

Outward is an RPG set in the world of Aurai where you take on the role of an ordinary adventurer defending themselves against threatening creatures, braving hazardous environmental conditions, and keeping healthy and hydrated.

Your journey will take you through cities and dangerous hidden dungeons crawling with formidable enemies as you travel across the untamed wilderness.

The Definitive Edition contains the base game, along with two DLC’s, “Three Brothers” and “The Soroboreans.”

Key Features:

Survive in the wilds as you explore the land
Play solo or cooperatively online
Dynamic defeat scenarios that react to your context
Constant auto-saving means there’s no turning back
Ritualistic, step-by-step approach to spellcasting
Unique experience with every play through

About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of nine game development studios, sixteen regional publishing offices, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.

Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences.

PLAION is an Embracer Group company.

About Nine Dots
At Nine Dots we create games aimed at hardcore gamers with sophisticated tastes. We specialize in making games that would normally be out of scope for a studio of our size by refining our management practices and by focusing on creating the best work environment for our team. Our team currently counts 28 employees, all based in Quebec City, Canada.