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Press release:
Cologne/Berlin, Germany – July 30th, 2026 – Blue Backpack and co-publishing partners ByteRockers’ Games and PARCO GAMES’ critically acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania, Constance, is available today on Nintendo Switch 2 for a price of $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.75. For players that already own the game on Nintendo Switch the game will update automatically to the Switch 2 version.

Constance has now sold 100,000 copies since release, while earning flattering comparisons to the likes of Hollow Knight and Celeste. It has been described as “among the best the metroidvania genre has to offer” by 4P.de, an “easy recommendation” by Nintendo Life and GamesRadar+ insists that “you should absolutely play it”.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Constance features an improved performance mode running up to 120 FPS, an improved quality mode running at 1440p resolution, new and improved audio and integrated achievements.

Transform into paint to dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies, and utilize an array of unique brush techniques to experience a constant state of flow. Become stronger by unlocking new brush techniques, defeating threatening foes, overcoming platforming challenges, and solving puzzles to advance your progress as you uncover Constance’s past. Help her understand her personal struggles, unlock her creativity, and find her inner purpose.

Explore 6 unique biomes in Constance’s inner-world, with each region featuring its unique set of enemies and characters representing different aspects of her psyche and personal history. Uncover countless secrets, multiple paths, deadly boss battles, characters, side quests and collectibles in this nonlinear interconnected inner-world.

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About Blue Backpack
Blue Backpack is an independent game developer and publisher based in Berlin, Germany. The studio was founded in 2016 as the games division of btf (bildundtonfabrik). In 2025, it was spun off into Blue Backpack. The studio is best known for developing Trüberbrook, Constance and The Berlin Apartment. Blue Backpack is currently working on R.override and oracle simulator Oh Apollo!, which launches on PC later this year.

About ByteRockers’ Games
Berlin-based development studio and publisher of indie games that loves to rock n’ roll. Currently working on the code-based bullet hell Net.Attack() and a space-themed mining simulator named Exovia, the company has a long track record of releasing quality games since 2018. As publishing partner and proud resident of the German games capital, supporting small teams with fresh ideas has become the signature of ByteRockers’ Games, who make a point to show face at local events of all sizes and even take on the role as industry advocate with the politicians and media in town.

About PARCO GAMES
PARCO Co., Ltd. has launched a new business venture to apply its unique discernment and creativity cultivated in the fields of fashion, entertainment, and art to the gaming industry. The company has made a full-scale entry into the game publishing business and established a new label, “PARCO GAMES.” ‘PARCO GAMES’ serves as the umbrella brand for PARCO’s game-related businesses, incorporating the newly added publishing division. Through events, collaborations, and in-store promotions at PARCO retail locations, the company aims to comprehensively and globally advance its game business.

Website: https://en.games.parco.jp/
Website The Berlin Apartment: https://en.games.parco.jp/page/theberlinapartment/
Website Constance: https://en.games.parco.jp/page/constance/