There's no denying Dead Cells' success at this point. Having now sold over 3 million copies, we called Motion Twin's action-platformer a "masterclass in excellent roguelike design" when it launched back in 2018, awarding it 9/10 stars. It's seen significant post-launch support ever since and we'd absolutely recommend checking out this new free trial.
Currently, you can pre-load the trial and begin playing on January 26th, which will last until February 1st. Available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Europe, it follows a similar move for Japan last year. Unfortunately, this trial hasn't yet been announced for North America, but we'll keep you updated if that changes.
It times up well with the new Fatal Falls DLC. Also due to launch on January 26th, this paid update adds two new biomes, a brand-new boss, fresh weapons and more.
If you enjoy the trial, you can pre-order the "Dead Cells: The Fatal Seed Bundle" off the eShop at a 33% discount, containing the base game, both paid DLCs and all previous updates for £17.99/$19.99. Not a bad deal for an excellent roguelike.
Will you be trialling Dead Cells? Have you picked it up already? Let us know down below.
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Ha! Bought this game on release, but had such a backlog I let my friend borrow it, he is still playing it as he's a 100%er and they keep on bringing updates to it, he should just buy it off me to be fair.
So might get a chance to play this game after all.
USA When? ( played this game on ps now one time its great might pick it up on switch)
This is a 11/10 game.
Must play.
@Bunkerneath Thats rough buddy.
Why are these deals never available in Europe?
Oh wait...
Trial of Dead Cells almost sounds like a game title.
I've been meaning to come back to this one because I hear it's brilliant, I got a physical copy and played it briefly before the performance patch and enjoyed what was there.
For those who’ve not yet played it, please take it from someone who’s put in over 100 hours into Dead Cells on Switch – whatever you do, don’t miss out on the chance to play this trial next week!
Been on a bit of a roguelike binge lately, but hadn't picked this up yet. Perfect timing.
I really dislike roguelikes as a rule but gave this a go at the weekend on gamepass and am now well and truly addicted. Would highly recommend to anyone who’s not given it a go.
Free trial! Wow...such generosity. So much better than game pass or PS plus!
Don't bother, go for Hades. It's worth everything.
Wow what a surprise I just pre ordered the bad seeds bundle. I doun't get this trial if I wanted cuz no nso
Two trials in a month, hopefully this becomes a common occurrence.
I would never set money down for a rogue-like game usually but I will give this a go and maybe it clicks with me.
Put 75 hours into this game.
This is up there with Hollow Knight and Hades as the best Metroidvania games ever made.
I would put Ori 1 and 2 there too but the games are far too short.
Hollow Knight = 80 - 100 hours
Dead Cells = 80 - 100 hours
Hades = 80 - 100 hours.
Both Ori games combined come to less than 50 hours and each game costs the same as two of the above combined.
Hades has nothing of a metroidvania I am afraid. This one I know many say that is... I will check the trial to ser.
Don't sleep on this demo, kids. This is one of the best games on the Switch. I'm something like 80 hours into it, have never even come close to finishing a run but have never tired of trying.
I do wish there was a bit more consistency with the ‘Game Trials’. They’re random so you never know when they will drop and so can miss them. They need to take an approach similar to Microsoft and Sony.
Great game but definitely not for casual player. It could really do with a God mode like the one in Hades.
They know you’d have to be stupid not to go for this, and a genius to have enough ‘free’ time.
Well played.
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