Swap Fire was an interesting release on the Wii U eShop, giving a unique spin on multiplayer shooter mechanics. It developed a following of loyal fans but struggled to be a commercial success following its arrival in late 2016; developer Midnight Status then made the game free for a time when the Nintendo Switch launched. Less than 500 paid copies had been sold according to a recent update, but there had been over 20,000 downloads when the game was free.

Not long ago the developer told us of its plans to bring a follow-up to Nintendo Switch, but needs to demonstrate to investors that there's interest in the game. As a result the Swap Fire: Season 2 Kickstarter campaign is live, which is only seeking $5000 over a shortened 15 day period. Benefits of this entry are said to include improved visuals and online multiplayer.

Six days in the campaign has raised a little over $1100, with nine days left to hit the target. The idea is to raise the modest amount in a brief campaign, which should then encourage external investors that have expressed interest.

It'll be interesting to see how this campaign develops and whether Swap Fire 2 makes it to Switch. The Wii U original certainly had some smart ideas - would you like to see a follow-up on the Switch?

[source kickstarter.com]