The Fall was an intriguing title on Wii U, overcoming some flaws thanks to its creativity and spin on sci-fi storytelling tropes. It was good news, then, when developer Over The Moon confirmed that the sequel - The Fall Part 2: Unbound - would still come to Wii U in 2017.
Unfortunately that version is no longer on the way, with the title now coming to the Nintendo Switch and other platforms with a Q3 release window. There's also a new story trailer that also provides a good look at the game.
Also of note, a blog update has provided some reasoning for the change away from Wii U.
We're coming to the Nintendo Switch! This is great news obviously, but it also appears that Nintendo is switching (hah) focus to promoting that platform over the Wii U. For that reason we've decided to focus on resources on supporting the Switch instead of the Wii U. As indies, we simply don't have the luxury of supporting a platform that's clearly being sunsetted. I was confident that we'd make it in time, but everyone's moving on to greener pastures and we'd be fools to stay behind.
It's disappointing that the Wii U eShop has lost another title, albeit not very surprising. It'll be interesting to see how this shapes up on Switch, nonetheless - is it on your wishlist?
[source overthemoongames.com]
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C'est la Vie!
Edit: Isn't this the second part of a trilogy?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Just a question. Do you camp this site to comment first?
@TwilightOniAngel Why do you care? You'd rather pass comment on a comment than on the story itself?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE It's just a question. Why so defensive?
"As indies, we simply don't have the luxury of supporting a platform that's clearly being sunsetted."
That's as honest an answer as you can get,I can respect that.Other indie devs waiting to announce you're cancelling your Wii U ports,take note.Considering there's still 45 Kickstarter funded Wii U games yet to arrive,there's a lot of official cancellations still to be done out there.
People is time to make the Switch!!
Wow! Have been waiting a long time for word on the sequel. Can't wait to pick this up on Switch.
@OorWullie ya, we waited like 1-2 years for an update from Knite and the Ghost Lights to only be told it was switching focus from WiiU to PC & mobile only ... when the WiiU backer price was much higher.
@TwilightOniAngel Again, I ask why do you care? What's that got to do with the story? What relevance has your comment got to do with the story?
@TwilightOniAngel you were just 2 minutes late. Don't worry next time hopefully you'll be first
Hope the first game is included with this.
@OorWullie "Considering there's still 45 Kickstarter funded Wii U games yet to arrive"
Ugh, that seems like a lot of negative stories ahead. Plus as this year gets underway more articles about other games not coming to Switch either, like this one. Wish we'd get some Skyrim or FIFA news, April can't only be about MK8D.
http://www.dualshockers.com/2017/04/03/volition-currently-no-plans-agents-of-mayhem-nintendo-switch/
@TwilightOniAngel
Yeah...speaking of which this dude is freaking everywhere what the hell...
@TwilightOniAngel Many people, including myself, have noticed that same thing. I've even noticed that he will update and expand his original comment, as though he wishes to ensure that he's first, and only then worry about what he wishes to say.
But I suppose I should just stick to commenting on the article; apparently he decides what we're entitled to talk about, not us.
Never heard of this game before
No issue with this, at all. Unlike Playtonic, IGA's team, and several other Kickstarter project developers, Over the Moon didn't crowdfund The Fall P2's Wii U announcement, meaning they truly don't have any obligation to anyone to not change the release platform.
Anyway, I still haven't made it very far into Part 1, so, yet to see if this one is worth considering.
Made it pretty far in the first game in the series, and now that they're making a sequel I've got to go back and finish it. I really liked what I played so far, but unfortunately it got thrown into my massive backlog.
Sounds like a slow migration to switch taking shape. Far as Nintendo is concerned Wii U is dead anyway with Zelda being their last title. When Microsoft finally killed the 360 everybody came over to Xbox one so....
Sigh, too many comments here are just about who's the first comment. I dunno why people comment if they're not interested in talking about this game.
Anyway, nice to see this company honest about their reasons for passing on the Wii U.
@Gauchorino
I'm ok with kickstarted games changing platforms. For one they're still coming to Nintendo, for two they offer refunds to any who so desire or platform switch, and for three it's not like it isn't for good reason.
What I'm not ok with is straight up cancelling Wii U and not coming to Switch, not offering refunds and not having reason. Like Project Cars
Just to let you all know that I have no opinion on this game. Thank you for your time.
Day one for me. Played the first game on PC but I'll get part 2 for Switch.
@crimsontadpoles
Probably the same reason you just complained about other people's comments
Jus sayin.
Day one for me. It will be a present for my Lovely NX.
Loved the first game was very cool, and I'll get this, hopefully they can do a pack with the 1st aswell?
The first game was excellent and I'll be buying this sequel for sure. Glad its coming to Switch instead of WiiU so that I can have it as a portable experience.
I'm not surprised. I love my Wii U but it makes no sense to continue supporting the platform. Move on to Switch and try to get more people on that moving forward.
The first one was soooo good! I'm really looking forward to this one.
I'll check it out when it hits Switch, but hopefully they do a recap of what happened in the first game, or better yet port the first one over and bundle it.
I always respect plain speaking and honesty from a company, so they've
got me inside for that.
Never heard of the game but if it's anything like the band, I'm in!!
Time to make the Switch, Wii U owners. I feel bad for you guys.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE I have the same question. You are always first to write a comment and most of the times they are negative ones. You start to remind me those cranky old men from the Muppet Show.
@Cosats Isn't that ironic? Whenever I see you clog my notifications I expect to see you whinge and you didn't let me down as always.
@Cosats " You start to remind me those cranky old men from the Muppet Show." LMAO!
@Cosats I'm guessing he owns a house so he can have a lawn to yell at kids to get off of.
It reminds me of my Amiga's time. I'm too old for this but eventually it will please an audience of young open-minded boys.
Girls will be busy with Barbie and Strawberry Shortcake (+ boy bands).
Didn't like the first one at all.
I got the first with the humble bundle but didn't play it. Now this just saves me the trouble of playing it and spending money on this. Honestly, I'm not planning on upgrading to Switch for quite a while. I just hope that Switch is the super awesome Indie platform all these people are expecting. I'm a little skeptical that this in particular will sell well.
Based on the video, it doesn't seem like a huge loss. Never played the first one, but that doesn't look great.
It was a fun game. I will get the sequel on PS4.
The first part was great, can't wait for this.
What's next The Fall? Are you gonna drop Jontron?! #neverindies #dontlookoutforyourownmarket #thisisnothowiactuallyfeel
I don't care but the more the merrier!
The first one one was an absolute gem of an indie and got to play it on Wii U. The storyline & gameplay were excellent and ends on such a cliffhanger I'm super hyped for the next game. Can't wait to play this on my Switch.
Man didnt even know this game existes!......
I really like the video, gameplay style. I just fell in love with this game lol.
Well that sucks, it has taken a long time for the part 2 to appear. Would've bought it for Wii U just like the first game, but seems I shall have to look at bargain bin discounts on PC then someday.
The first part was excellent. I wonder how many years it will take for the story to be complete with the part 3 of the trilogy. Maybe that will then a game for PS5, Xbox Two, Switch successor and PC.
Was to be expected. See you on Switch perhaps.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Come on dude you're a well known and well regarded poster here and his question was blatantly friendly and innocent. That kind of aggressive, insecure overreaction should be kept to 4chan.
@JaxonH I've outlined in detail in other, similar comment sections why canceling a promised (met) stretch goal is duplicitous, even if a refund is offered. An attempt to sum up why in a few words: consider that not everyone has or will have a Switch, and funded a project that promised to release it on the platform of their choice, without caveat.
If I was a dog salesman, and you were to order a dog from me, and I inform you that I'm sending you a cat or a cancellation of your order, that doesn't make the transaction a successful one nor does it restore any sense of my trustworthiness. It only alleviates an illegal act (cf. fake or bootleg listings on eBay).
This game's situation is different because it was not funded by its purchasers nor on bait-and-switch lies.
@Gauchorino
You're free to feel how you wish. Im not getting into any of that or holding an opinion either way.
What I am saying is that it doesn't bother me though, whether it be right or wrong or whatever
@JaxonH Did you not just express an opinion on the matter by listing three reasons why, contrary to my first comment, that you find it acceptable for projects to change terms of sale after already receiving funding based on the original terms of sale? That was the context of my first comment, after all, and it did seem that you understood that.
You having your own opinion on the matter is completely fine, of course, but I'm asking you this based on the content of your first reply to me and your current appearance of backpedaling from your original statements.
@Gauchorino
I certainly did. As I just explained, it's ok with ME. And those reasons are why it's ok with me.
I don't really care about your arguments over whether it's right or wrong. Discuss it with someone else.
I'm saying, yet again, it's ok with ME. And that's why
@JaxonH Got it, but you responded to me in detail with your opinion on the matter (despite stating you don't have an opinion on the matter either way in your second reply), hence why it looks like you were arguing against the crux of my comment. I'm not sure why it's unreasonable for me to respond to an opinion of yours of which you felt the need to inform me. Again, it sounds like you're backpedaling from the words of your first reply to me. I don't really care, though. I'm fine with ending this discussion, now, since I have a good amount of respect towards you.
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