Outer Wilds blasts onto Switch on December 7th, plus a showcase of sizzling indie games you won't want to miss

Exciting news for Nintendo Switch owners as the acclaimed indie game Outer Wilds is set to release on December 7. Known for its unique open-world exploration within a time-looped solar system, the game offers players a deep mystery to unravel in 20-minute cycles before the universe resets itself. The Archaeologist Edition coming to Switch includes all DLC content and while initially available digitally, a physical edition is in development with iam8bit for release next year.

Outer Wilds adds to a diverse library of Switch titles, and Nintendo's recent Indie World presentation showcased several other indie games. Among the highlights was Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, a previously cancelled Game Boy Advance title now completed by WayForward. Additionally, the multiplayer survival sandbox game Core Keeper is set to launch in the summer of the upcoming year, offering a cooperative experience for up to eight players.

Fans of indie games were also treated to previews of several upcoming Switch titles such as On Your Tail, Backpack Hero, Howl, The Star Named EOS, Blade Chimera, and Moonstone Island. Moreover, an announcement for the picturesque adventure game Planet of Lana revealed a Spring 2024 release for both Switch and PlayStation platforms.

This announcement is sure to please those following indie gaming trends, further cementing the Switch's reputation as a go-to platform for innovative and engaging indie titles. With a host of indie games now and in the future, Switch users have much to look forward to.