NEWS | The Pathless to Launch Nintendo Switch Physical Editions on April 18

THE Pathless, the award-winning action-adventure indie game developed by Giant Squid Studios, can now experience the game in a physical format. The physical editions of The Pathless for Nintendo Switch will launch on April 18, and fans can pre-order them now at pathless.iam8bit.com.

Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Giant Squid Studios partnered with iam8bit and Skybound Games for the physical release. The iam8bit Exclusive Edition, which costs $39.99 USD/£34.99/€39.99, will feature a bounty of extra goodies such as a reversible cover sheet, a set of six exclusive art cards, and a giant foldout poster. The base retail edition, priced at $39.99, will include a set of six art cards and the physical disc.

The cover art for both editions was designed by the talented Emmy Award Winner Elaine Lee. Fans of The Pathless can also purchase the iam8bit Exclusive Edition for PlayStation 5, which is available on iam8bit.com for $52.99.

The Pathless, which has been praised for its captivating score, breathtaking landscapes, and mysterious forests filled with secrets and puzzles, was nominated for multiple categories at the ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards, International Film Music Critics Awards, and The Webby Awards. It also won several awards such as the Game Audio Network Guild Award for Best Music for an Indie Game in 2021, and multiple Annual Game Music Awards in 2020, including Score of the Year, Traditional / Acoustic, Audio of the Year, In-Game Music, and Audio of the Year, Main Theme.

The game features the special companionship between the Hunter, a master archer, and an eagle, who together must face the shadows encroaching on their world. Players will need to use their curiosity, skill, and wit to navigate the game's mysterious world.

The physical release of The Pathless is an excellent opportunity for fans who have not yet experienced the game to dive into the world of the Hunter and the eagle. Pre-orders for the physical edition are available now, and fans can look forward to experiencing the game in an entirely new way. — Geeks Republika