Square Enix has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch port of Life is Strange: True Colors will be officially available on the Nintendo eShop starting 7 December 2021. The initial release will be digital-exclusive, with plans to offer a physical release via select retailers starting 25 February 2022. Although the disparity between digital and physical releases does come as a surprise, this is a good option for those unable to enjoy the narrative-driven adventure game on other platforms (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC or Google Stadia).
The Nintendo Switch version of Life is Strange: True Colors was developed specifically for the platform, given the differences between it and all other consoles. According to Square Enix, the development team “committed to creating the best possible native experience by optimizing visuals and performance” and included “many technical changes to the game which included, reworking every character model, environmental object, and all foliage across the game, as well as completely rebuilding the lighting engine”.
Life is Strange: True Colors follows protagonist Alex Chen, who after the death of her brother in a suspicious accident, must embrace her volatile psychic power of Empathy to uncover the secrets that keep the truth at bay.
We’re incredibly excited to finally offer a Life is Strange experience on the Nintendo Switch, enabling players to enjoy Life is Strange: True Colors at home or on the go. This is the most advanced game in the series, so it was important for us to maintain a high standard of visual quality, performance and optimisation when bringing the game to a new platform. We’re delighted with how the Switch version turned out and we can’t wait to expand our wonderful community of players even more with this release.
Jon Brooke – Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios
