Indie World Presentation Reveals Timely Arrival on the Popular Console
Update [Tue, 14th Nov, 2023 17:45 GMT]: The anticipated Braid: Anniversary Edition is officially set to grace the Nintendo Switch next year, as confirmed during the recent Indie World presentation. This revelation came as the closing highlight in the presentation’s sizzle reel, delighting fans who have been eagerly awaiting the beloved puzzle game’s arrival on the popular handheld console.
Braid, originally launched on Xbox Live Arcade in 2008, garnered widespread acclaim for its innovative time-manipulating mechanics. Players control Tim, the protagonist on a quest to rescue a princess from a monster, navigating through intricately designed levels where time manipulation is the key to solving puzzles and unraveling the narrative.
Check out the captivating announcement trailer above, and refer to our original story for more insights.
Original article [Sun 12th Nov, 2023 00:00 GMT]: The much-anticipated Braid: Anniversary Edition, initially slated for release on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms, has undergone an update. The 15th-anniversary version of the game is now officially scheduled to launch on April 30, 2024, for PlayStation, Xbox, Windows, and even Netflix’s subscription service. Social media updates have also confirmed a subsequent “Mac and Linux” release in the following year.
The absence of a Switch release in this announcement has sparked questions among Switch fans, prompting speculation and theories online. Despite reaching out to Braid creator Jonathan Blow, there is no current update on a Switch release.
The remastered puzzle adventure, offering over 15 hours of developer commentary, promises improved visuals and is known for its unique time-manipulating gameplay. As of now, the Switch release for Braid’s anniversary edition is not confirmed. The initial announcement in August 2020 outlined a simultaneous release on various platforms, including Nintendo Switch. Updates on a potential Switch release will be shared as soon as available.
