Cuphead is coming to the Nintendo Switch this April
The once previous Xbox console exclusive Cuphead is coming to the Nintendo Switch and it’s coming next month. The game will be released on April 18th, 2019. Nintendo thanked the developers Studio MDHR and Microsoft for bringing the game to Switch.
Cuphead is a platforming inspired heavily by 1930s cartons, the graphics are all hand-drawn and the game has a funky jazz soundtrack.
An Xbox One exclusive now on Switch, what a world.
Studio MDHR announced today via the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Spring 2019 that Cuphead will land on the Nintendo eShop on April 18, 2019! What’s more, the game is available for pre-purchase starting today for: $19.99 USD, $25.99 CAD, £16.99, and 19,99€.
In addition to the game’s launch on Switch, a major, free content update will also make its way to all versions of Cuphead (Xbox One, PC, Mac) on the same day.
The new free content update will add both fun surprises and longtime requested features such
as: playable Mugman in single-player, new fully animated cutscenes, never-before-seen art and fight intros, ten additional languages, a plethora of bug fixes, and plenty of secrets for players to discover. Read the full list of changes on Studio MDHR’s blog right here.“It’s no secret that Cuphead is a direct descendent of retro action games like Contra on the NES, so it’s surreal to finally have one of our own games on a Nintendo system,” said Studio MDHR Co-Director Chad Moldenhauer. “We’re beyond thrilled to be able to bring Cuphead to a brand new audience on Nintendo Switch. Playing the game on a console with such a big focus on local co-op really reminds Jared and
I of our days gaming together as kids.”Cuphead launched in September of 2017 on Xbox and PC, to critical acclaim and commercial success. As of August 2018, the game has gone triple-platinum, selling over 3 million copies across Xbox, PC, and Mac. In addition, Cuphead has been recognized with a wide range of awards including the 2017 Annie Award for Special Achievement in Animation, and Best Art Direction, Best Independent Game and Best Debut Game at The Game Awards 2017.
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