{"id":555801,"date":"2026-07-23T14:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/555801\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T14:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T14:13:20","slug":"critically-acclaimed-constance-hits-nintendo-switch-2-on-july-30th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/555801\/","title":{"rendered":"Critically Acclaimed Constance Hits Nintendo Switch 2 On\u00a0July 30th"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cologne\/Berlin, Germany –\u00a0July 23rd, 2026\u00a0– Blue Backpack\u00a0and co-publishing partners\u00a0ByteRockers\u2019 Games\u00a0and\u00a0PARCO GAMES\u00a0are delighted to announce that their critically acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania,\u00a0Constance, will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on\u00a0July 30th.\u00a0Pre-orders for the game are live now!\u00a0Players that already own the game on Nintendo Switch will receive a free patch on\u00a0July 30th\u00a0that unlocks the Switch 2 version.<\/p>\n

Nintendo Switch 2 is the perfect home for a game that has won comparisons to the likes of\u00a0Hollow Knight\u00a0and\u00a0Celeste. It has been described as \u201camong the best the metroidvania genre has to offer\u201d by 4P.de, an \u201ceasy recommendation\u201d by Nintendo Life and GamesRadar+ insists that \u201cyou should absolutely play it\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\nConstance Switch 2 Trailer

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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\u2019s past. Help her understand her personal struggles, unlock her creativity, and find her inner purpose.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of\u00a0Constance\u00a0will feature an improved performance mode running up to 120 FPS, an improved quality mode running at 1440p resolution, new and improved audio and integrated achievements.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Explore 6 unique biomes in Constance\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Blue Backpack

\nInstagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_blue_backpack<\/a>

\nX\/Twitter:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/x.com\/_blue_backpack<\/a>

\nBluesky:\u00a0https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/bluebackpack.bsky.social<\/a>

\nTikTok:\u00a0https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bluebackpackgames<\/a><\/p>\n

About Blue Backpack

\nBlue Backpack is an independent developer and publisher for narrative driven games. Based in Berlin and Cologne, Blue Backpack is currently working on two games: Constance and The Berlin Apartment.<\/p>\n

About ByteRockers\u2019 Games

\nBerlin-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.<\/p>\n

About PARCO GAMES\u00a0

\nPARCO 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, \u201cPARCO GAMES.\u201d ‘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.<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0https:\/\/en.games.parco.jp\/<\/a>

\nWebsite The Berlin Apartment: \u00a0https:\/\/en.games.parco.jp\/page\/theberlinapartment\/<\/a>

\nWebsite Constance:\u00a0https:\/\/en.games.parco.jp\/page\/constance\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact

\nPlan of Attack on behalf of Blue Backpack\u00a0

\nPaul Walker-Emig

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