Update: We've added more official details to the original story below now the game has dropped.
As hinted at earlier this month following a Switch eShop blunder on Nintendo's side, it seems Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is coming to Switch... today!
Yes, the non-VR version of Steel Wool Studios' game is available to download right now on the Nintendo eShop, and the Switch version comes with some exclusive features; namely, HD rumble to make things just a little more tense in this horror mini-game collection. Check out the launch trailer above.
The game originally launched in December last year for PS4 and PC and features a selection of classic and original mini-games from the horror series divided up by their game of origin and difficulty. Here are some key features as highlighted in the official blurb:
- YOU’RE HIRED - Time to get your hands dirty. Repair claustrophobic air vents, troubleshoot broken animatronics that could activate at any moment, or spend your evenings cowering in the nighttime security guard office
- CELEBRATE - Confront your favorite killer animatronics including; Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, Springtrap, The Mangle, Funtime Foxy, and Circus Baby
- FUN FUN FUN PRIZES - Toys, Plushies, Bobbleheads, and candy candy candy! Earn super fun prizes you can play with at the interactive Prize Counter! Collect well-hidden Faz-Tokens to unlock even more rare collectibles for more SUPER FUN FUN FUN!
- PIZZA PARTY - Scenes from classic titles have been updated and remade for a fully immersive experience including; Five Nights at Freddy’s, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4, and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location
The game is out at this very moment with a price tag of $29.99 / £24.99 / 29,99€ depending on where you're downloading. We'll be reviewing the game, so keep an eye out for our verdict. In the meantime, let us know below if you plan on spending another night at Freddy's on Switch.
[source youtube.com]
Comments (15)
It's good that there porting it to things with no VR but what about labo.
perhaps a side mode of sorts would be cool
Yes, more of these please. Good for those who don't care for VR.
Well my oldest son is obsessed with FNAF so this will definitely be purchased soon.
@Panba Coincidentally, a couple of us talked about reasons PSVR ports aren't getting labo support. I noted Trover Saves the Universe (a PSVR port) did not get Labo VR support. I think @RR529 made the best points for why PSVR games aren't getting Labo VR support. I haven't seen any outlet talk about it, but RR529 could be right:
"The Switch's gyro doesn't allow the same range of movement that more high end VR units have (affecting gameplay), plus the Switch has a lower screen resolution than PSVR (the lower the resolution, the more likely motion sickness will occur, and even PSVR is considered bare minimum in this regard), which makes conversions to LABO harder to achieve than you may think. Plus, there's always the chance that they may have to lower the framerate too (which can really induce motion sickness), and no official means to keep it strapped to your head (which may put off developers).
I love my Switch & like digging out my LABO VR from time to time, but it's much more limited for VR purposes than I think most realize."
If anyone else knows the issue or can frame it better, you're welcome to chime in. This is just the best explanation I've seen.
9AM PST thats when it comes out for those who are still wondering exactly when it comes out on the eshop
@CaptainRPG I checked the Nintendo eShop and it still not on there
@PokemonGirl99 it will just appear on the eshop in about 7 minutes thats why there is a open spot next to doom on the uk and Irish eshop in the discovery section
@CaptainRPG will it appear on the US shop
30 bucks? Hell no. This is Goat Sim all over again.
This is great! Also, $30 is a steal for this game! It's amazing to see all the FNAF games come to switch
Yes!! I am so downloading it q u q
@RPGamer Is this where you want to be?
I just don't get it,
why you never leave!
Five Nights At Freddy's
@Arglas_ I still have hope for the Pizzeria simulator on Switch!
@Reigestugatensho Same here
Currently 34p on the Switzerland eshop but be quick it's a glitch (23th MAY)
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