Astroneer Announced for Nintendo Switch – System Era’s award-winning title arrives on a new platform in early 2022
SEATTLE – Aug. 11, 2021 – Today, as part of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, independent developer System Era Softworks announced their first title, Astroneer, will come to Nintendo Switch in early 2022. Specially developed to run exceptionally well on Switch, players will be able to enjoy the full Astroneer experience on the go.
Astroneer’s interplanetary survival sandbox adventure has been played by more than six million space explorers since its Steam Early Access launch in 2016 and subsequent full release in 2019. Since that 1.0 release, System Era has updated the game more than 25 times, adding Automation, Missions, and a full Creative Mode. Astroneer has won seven Webby Awards, a SXSW Gaming Award, and has a 91% lifetime rating on Steam.
Astroneer celebrates space travel by giving solo players and friends alike a galaxy of planets to explore. Excavate using the game’s Terrain Tool to collect valuable resources for researching new technology. Craft vehicles, build and customize bases, overcome the challenges of diverse biomes, and uncover the secrets at the heart of the solar system.
For more information, visit the official website or follow Astroneer on Twitter and Facebook.
About System Era Softworks
System Era Softworks is an independent game development studio based out of Seattle, Washington. Inspired by space-exploration and possessing an optimistic view of space-age futurism, the System Era Softworks team strives to build games that motivate future generations of spacefarers.
For more information, please visit the System Era Softworks website.
