Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts: Synth Beasts, an engaging action RPG reminiscent of Pokémon, is heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 along with a slew of other platforms. This announcement comes courtesy of Radhood, the game’s developer and publisher.
Don’t hold your breath for the Switch 2 version just yet, though. Nintendo’s new console likely won’t enter the market before June 2025. However, Radhood has pegged a Q2 2025 release for Synth Beasts itself, following a Kickstarter campaign set to kick off in Q1 2025 to fine-tune the final stages of development.
Synth Beasts isn’t just making its way to the Switch 2—it’s also set for the current Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. Initially revealed by Swiss studio Radhood back in May 2023, the game takes familiar monster-taming elements and spices them up with real-time action, distinguishing it from traditional Pokémon titles.
Just a day after Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2, Radhood revealed that their game would debut on the new platform. They also locked in a release window for the monster-taming ARPG in Q2 2025. To keep anticipation high, this announcement was accompanied by a fresh trailer blending a mix of familiar and new gameplay footage.
Now, Synth Beasts is confirmed to be available on all major consoles. The trailer shows it branching out to the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, besides its previously confirmed PC version. While it can already be wishlisted on Steam, Radhood is yet to launch its pages on other digital storefronts. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for their Kickstarter, launching in Q1 2025, offering a chance for the community to participate in the final development phase.
At its core, Synth Beasts promises an immersive open-world journey. Expect around 40 unique monsters at launch, each boasting special abilities to aid exploration and combat. Depending on the Kickstarter’s success, more creatures could follow. Plus, finishing the game unlocks a randomizer mode for endless replayability.
Although Synth Beasts breaks new ground, it’s not the first indie RPG slated for the Switch 2. Bestiario, another exciting title inspired by Persona, had the honor of being the inaugural game confirmed for the new console. While Synth Beasts is on track for Q2 2025, Bestiario aims for a release in late 2026. As we wait for the highly anticipated Switch 2, it’s clear the market won’t see it before June 2025, despite Nintendo planning preview events up till early that month.
In summary, the Nintendo Switch 2, promising backward compatibility with earlier Switch games, is shaping up to be a major player in the gaming world with its release set for 2025. With the gaming landscape gearing up for some major releases like Synth Beasts, it’s an exciting time to be a gamer.
