Barcelona, Spain — May 23, 2024 — Bread & Fred, the rage-inducing co-op platformer developed by SandCastles Studio and published by Apogee Entertainment which has already sold more than 500,000 units, lands the leap onto Nintendo Switch today, on its one-year anniversary!
Bundle up with a buddy, hand them a Joy-Con, and embark on a relationship-testing chilly co-op climbing adventure featuring penguin pals Bread and Fred. Waddle over wild obstacles at record speed in ten all-new time trials against Pol the Polar Bear, the mountaintop’s newest cuddly competitor, and unlock new race paths after every victory.
Perform perfectly-timed tandem leaps and landings while attached at the hip of a pint-sized penguin partner to scale snow-capped slippery slopes. Anchor down and wind up a well-timed jump to slingshot the pair across massive gaps, then cling and swing from wall to wall to reach new heights.
One, two, three, go! Wait… are we jumping on ‘go’ or jumping on ‘three’? Every icy obstacle requires a coordinated effort to conquer. Get in sync with in-game emojis and countdown timers to make harrowing hops over the icy abyss. Strive to become simpatico or risk plunging face-first into the depths, forced to re-conquer previous peaks.
Partnered penguins can test their paired prowess in Speedrun Mode for a chance at the Bread & Fred online hall of fame. Climbers craving a solo trek can brave the unforgiving elements with help from silent-but-sturdy companion Jeff the Rock.
Discover rewarding sidequests on the way up to the summit. Track down Beakville’s favorite boy band burrowed across the mountaintop — The Backstreet Moles — and unlock new music with each rescued musician. Locate lore-filled photos and piece together an adorable story, play mini-games, and don dozens of themed skins fit for every occasion.
“The Nintendo Switch always comes to mind for co-op games, and Bread & Fred is the perfect fit for pick-up-and-play portability,” said Scott Miller, CCO and Founder of Apogee Entertainment. “We love Bread & Fred’s online co-op abilities, but an in-person couch co-op session creates hilarious moments and unforgettable memories between friends. But be warned: some friendships will fall!”
Bread & Fred will launch with language support in English, Spanish (Spain), Catalan, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brasil), Chinese, Spanish (Latam), Polish and Turkish. The official soundtrack is available on all major music streaming services. To learn more about Bread & Fred and SandCastles Studio, visit the official website, follow Bread & Fred on Twitter/X, and keep up with Apogee Entertainment by following their Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.
About SandCastles Studio
SandCastles Studio was founded by three indie developer friends based out of Barcelona, Spain. With a deep love for multiplayer games of all types, SandCastles Studio’s goal is to innovate within the cooperative gaming genre and create brand-new experiences for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, please visit the official website.
About Apogee Entertainment
The “Apogee Model,” as described in the new book, Shareware Heroes (Aug. 2022 release), was the starting point for talented indie developers to bypass retail and sell their games using online distribution in 1990. Apogee founder Scott Miller created this new model and soon funded, mentored, and published many indie upstarts and released a legendary string of global success stories, like Commander Keen, Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey, earning over a billion dollars commercially. Miller also created the 3D Realms label for Apogee, which was sold to Embracer Group in 2021.
The new Apogee Entertainment, with founder Scott Miller and longtime partner Terry Nagy at the helm, will empower today’s incredibly talented indie developers, paving the way for their global success with innovative ideas, cutting-edge marketing, and the same fearlessness that changed the industry.