ZA/UM’s RPG Disco Elysium has caused quite a stir on other formats, even going as far as to claim three BAFTAs and four Game Awards – and it has now been confirmed for release on Switch.
The welcome news came during a chat with BBC 5live’s ‘Game On’ podcast, during which the game’s art director Aleksander Rostov jokingly complained that the interview was stopping him from creating the documentation which covers shifting the game's UI to Nintendo's console:
This interview is, at this very moment, interrupting me from writing up design documentation for the user interface and input systems for the Switch port.
As to when the game will be released, narrative lead Helen Hindpere stated that "It's going to happen soon" – so we could be playing this amazing RPG sooner than you expect.
Since its launch on PC in 2019, Disco Elysium has picked up numerous positive reviews for its engaging narrative, surprising depth, refreshing freedom and high level of character customisation. It's going to be one to watch for sure, so keep your eyes peeled for a release date and our full review.
[source bbc.co.uk, via gamesradar.com]
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Great news! Been waiting on this one to come.
Text size options will be important for handheld play, but I know these devs probably already thought of that.
Really glad this is coming to Switch. Love being able to tackle RPGs in short bursts
Fantastic news! Was hoping this would get ported!
Good news, the game actually proofed much more taxing for my laptop than I had anticipated!
Lovely news!
Looking forward to it.
And seeing how it has managed to expose at least one of the most pathetic trolls on this site, I'm tempted to break my No Pre-Order rule.
@Jaalsky do.you need a hug? I can give you a hug if you want, man.
Glad I waited, the perfect platform for this.
@Jaalsky Imagine not being able to play a game because it has political themes different to your own, I am tired of seeing 'SJW game, do not play because I don't agree with it!'. Get over it and play it for what it is.
OMG YES! I have this game on my wishlist since it came out, but I waited since I was sure it would come to switch. Every 25% off on steam was teasing me, so glad I was able to hold on....
Can’t wait!
@Jaalsky hahahaha
Right on.
Figured this was coming.
Yes one of my most wanted switch ports.
@Jaalsky You're the one calling us pathetic!? Oh wow. Grown up you infant.
Best news we could get! Day one for me.
I'll acknowledge the troll in these comments one last time, just long enough to point out that as a "leftist" I'm perfectly fine with playing any game that expresses conservative viewpoints as long as it can manage not to be racist or sexist about it. Sadly, being offensive in the most boring, predictable ways possible is the only "conservative" value that seems to matter to alt-right pieces of trash like our little visitor.
Incredible news! At a time when there’s so much boredom, anxiety and isolation in the world, this news has really made my day. Can’t wait for DE on Switch!
Fantastic news. I was already eagerly awaiting the PS4 release, but the chance to have a portable option could make me wait longer for the Switch version. Or I'll just double dip. This game is so good, these developers deserve my money thrice!
Also, LOL at the edgelord calling out SJWs, or whatever. It's hilarious that goobers like him get their undies in a twist any time a game is "censored" of content, but as soon as a game with nothing more than conflicting ideology comes along, and it's suddenly the end of the world and the game must be destroyed at all costs.
@Donald_M Leftist as in Marxist-Leninist? Or leftist as in progressive who doesn't own a firearm?
This game isn't leftist. It's actually pretty nihilistic.
Result! This and Outer Wilds are the only games not on Switch from last year that I care about. Can’t wait to meet and argue with my fractured psyche in Disco Elysium.
Best best best news ever!!! If you think that the Nintendo switch is not the best handle/console marvel then you have another thinking coming up!!!
Don’t acknowledge the trolls, just ‘ignore’ and move on
@Trajan Tell that to ol' galaxy brain up there.
The aesthetic is interesting, though as someone above said the text size is going to be a big make-or-break for me. My vision prevents me from playing in handheld mode most of the time, because its hard to read stuff on the smaller screen.
Hey Nintendo Life, where's the Ban-Hammer at?
I’m definitely intrigued by this. I’d heard good things but I didn’t investigate further when it wasn’t on a system I own. I’d just get jealous and frustrated, now I don’t have to!
I've heard decent things about this game, but I currently don't have a reliable means to play it. My laptop isn't up to the task. XD I'd welcome trying it on the Switch!
@status-204 From the bits of this game I’ve seen, I was afraid of that. I’m still kinda interested though.
It’s absolutely brilliant, possibly the best game I’ve played all generation. Nothing captures the feeling of being a detective/human detritus the way this game does.
Fantastic. Just tell me that Versus Evil aren’t porting it!
@Jaalsky You haven’t played the game. The communists are literally the bad guys. The game actually takes a pretty dim view on all political beliefs but especially traditional communism. Does being able to criticise fascists make the game suddenly made by ‘SJWs’? Next time, get your facts straight instead of going on OneAngryGamer.
fantastic, really was hoping that this would get ported. looking forward to playing this on Switch!
@Kitchener @AhabSpampurse
What did the person say?
This is great news. Held off on buying this game on PC because I half-suspected it'd come to Switch. Seems like just the game to curl up on the sofa with.
I have been hoping for this game to get released on the Switch. This is awesome news! I can’t wait to play this game.
@TechaNinja The usual boring predictable "anti-SJW" crap. Nothing worth troubling yourself over.
Yes! I was hoping this would get ported.
Anyone played it? Is it like Planescape Torment meets SNES Shadowrun?
@TechaNinja
Oh nothing of interest.
Just a closed minded person afraid of gender equality and very, very angry about communism.
I figured it'd make the jump at some point.
Unless something is a really demanding AAA title or exclusive, it pays to wait for Switch ports.
Fantastic. I've been intrigued by this title. Heard a lot of cool stuff about it. This is a MUST BUY for me.
Finally a portable version.
I am very interested in playing this game that beat out The Outer Worlds for Best RPG at the Game Awards.
My best game of 2019, maybe of the decade. It's absolutely brilliant.
Possibly my most wanted Switch port right, can’t wait to relax with it.
YES! Best news all year.
Awesome! This is one of the games I most wanted ported to Switch!
With a bit of a delay my #1 wish from the recent indie direct has been granted!
@The_Pixel_King the coronavirus will have already been over by the time Disco Elysium is released on Switch 😁
@BlackenedHalo Hopefully!
Don't really know much about this game but hopefully can play it with an open mind.
Doesn't look like the usual your of game I go for but want to know why it's so popular so will be getting it at some point.
YES!!! I'm so glad that I've held off on buying the PC version as I love having games on the go, especially to find a quiet place to absorb a deep adventure like this. Can't wait!
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