Brace Yourself Games - known for titles like Crypt of the NecroDancer and Cadence of Hyrule - has announced its new rhythm title Rift of the NecroDancer will launch on 5th February 2025, but only on Steam with the console versions "at a later date."
This game was confirmed for the Switch in 2023 during an Indie Direct and since then it's received some delays. The developer has also suffered some layoffs during this period, and also ended up releasing additional DLC for Crypt of the NecroDancer earlier this year.
In a blog post on the game's Steam page, the dev notes that "one of the things we’re doing to give ourselves a little more time is decoupling Steam launch from additional platforms." The Switch launch is "still TBD" then, but the game is still coming.
The gameplay is made up of all sorts of Guitar Hero and Rhythm Heaven-like modes where players must help Cadence navigate the modern world while repairing the rifts that have torn her life apart. Here are the key features:
- Rift Mode — A rhythmic battle against streams of monsters pouring out of the Rift!
- Mini Game Mode — Help Cadence overcome the challenges of the modern world via rhythmic mini games!
- Boss Battles Mode — Defeat powerful bosses using a one-two punch, to the rhythm of the beat!
- A brand new soundtrack from Danny Baranowsky and collaborators!
- Mod support, online leaderboards, and more!
Although this game isn't out until next year, there's a demo you can try out on PC right now on Steam.
Will you be checking out this game when it arrives on Switch early next year? Let us know in the comments.
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Heh, I was waiting when this will come. Hopefully it gets a demo soon on Switch.
The music in these games is absolutely spectacular. Still trying to get used to the controls at the moment but the beats got me grooving nonstop!
Lol at the “launching 2023”…. And…. Well, it’s gonna be 2025
can't wait!!! cript it was amazing! i dunno why, cadance of hyrule, I was at the end and I stop it playing.. gotta return at some time.
@Yoshi3 Honestly it's better than they rush to release.
Nice, looking forward to this although I should play the previous games (also because I already have them), especially Cadence of Hyrule for obvious reasons, when I can!
Anyone else think cadence of Hyrule was really well made but just a slog?
A bit less fan they made a DDR/Guitar Hero styled sequel instead of a bigger CotN but still good that the series is continuing.
Really looking forward to this! Love the artstyle and music. I was just listening to Cadence of Hyrule's Deku Village (a phenomenal remix of Majora's Deku Palace) this past week. Hyped!
This reminded me Cadence of Hyrule is one of the precious few physical Switch games I own, and because of that I've never actually inserted it into the Switch. I should go do that :I
Please be new gameplay please be new gameplay...
Nice, good to see a game come out of the dark and get a release date. It seems that 2025 is the year for long lost games to make a return (Metroid Prime 4, Donkey Kong, maybe Silksong???)
@AnonyQ
i found it to be the opposite of fun but yes polished to perfection. 👍
that character art is... idk.
I'll stick with dodo re mi, it was part of a newer jackbox and is pretty fun with friends.
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