Full-Cartridge Release Confirmed to Arrive in 2026
Macclesfield, 7 April 2026: The legend of Talamh is spreading… Following the explosive, sold-out success of its debut physical runs, Silver Lining Interactive, in collaboration with Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, is proud to announce that Absolum is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 physical. Building on the success of its previous physical runs, this new release is confirmed to be a full-cartridge physical edition.
The critically-acclaimed, original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu, Absolum, fuses the tight, kinetic combat of a side-scrolling brawler with the unpredictable progression of a roguelite. Set in the war-torn world of Talamh, players step into the boots of four unique, outcast heroes: Galandra, Karl, Cider, and Brome. Together, they form a desperate rebellion against the Sun King Azra, a tyrant who has outlawed magic and enslaved the realm under his Crimson Order.
Pre-orders are open now at £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99 through Silver Lining Direct and participating local retailers.
Available Now: PS5 and Nintendo Switch Special Editions
While fans prepare for the next generation, limited stock of the original Absolum Special Edition for PlayStation 5 and the original Nintendo Switch remains available for purchase via Silver Lining Direct.
Housed in a striking collector’s box, this edition is a true centerpiece for any collection and includes:
- 4 Exclusive Metal Pins – Iconic character designs from Absolum’s roster.
- Full-Color Art Booklet – Stunning concept art and illustrations.
- Poster-Quality Artwork – A vibrant print capturing Talamh’s world.
- 4 Character Trading Cards – Showcasing your favourite heroes.
Buy now through Silver Lining Direct!
About Silver Lining Interactive
Silver Lining Interactive is an independent game publisher based in the North of England. Founded by a team of seasoned professionals for two decades, this studio has been a cornerstone of the indie game scene. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, Silver Lining Interactive is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.
About Dotemu
Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in bringing back the best video games and legendary pop culture licenses on PC and modern consoles, to create experiences carefully crafted for fans around the world.
The Dotemu team has published and developed a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including the award-winning games Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, other great development and publishing work from Dotemu includes Metal Slug Tactics, Windjammers 1 and 2, Pharaoh: A New Era and more. Dotemu is currently working on unannounced projects planned for 2025 and beyond.
About Guard Crush Games
Guard Crush Games was founded in 2009 by Jordi Asensio and Cyrille Lagarigue based on their passion for classic beat-em-up and side-scrolling titles. The team is best known for its work on the acclaimed Streets of Rage 4. Prior to contributing to the brawling series’ smash hit return, they previously released Streets of Fury on Xbox 360, and a follow-up on PC, Streets of Fury: Extended Edition in 2015, which both revel in over-the-top action and capture the studio’s love for fun side-scrolling brawlers.
About Supamonks
Since 2007, the animation studio Supamonks has stood out in creating 2D and 3D content for cinema, television, and, of course, video games. With Absolum, the studio strengthens its key role in the industry by working closely with video game publishers and developers from defining the artistic direction to creating graphic assets and animations, all the way into the trailers’ production.
