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Detective fans on Nintendo’s newest console finally have a date to circle: The Séance Of Blake Manor is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 28, priced at £16.75.
What happened
The critically-acclaimed mystery game, built by the team behind The Darkside Detective, has confirmed its jump to Switch 2. It’s not a huge surprise given the studio’s history with Nintendo platforms, but a firm release date and price point turns “eventually” into “mark your calendar.” For a game that already picked up plenty of praise on other platforms, landing on Switch 2 means a whole new wave of players get to dig into its puzzle-box mansion for the first time.
Why it matters
Switch 2’s library is still filling out, and story-driven, puzzle-heavy games like this one are exactly the kind of pick-up-and-play experience that suits a hybrid console. If you enjoyed The Darkside Detective’s dry humor and clever case-solving, this is the same DNA in a spookier, more atmospheric wrapper — think fewer buddy-cop gags, more candlelit corridors and things that go bump in the night. It also signals that Spooky Doorway isn’t done supporting Nintendo hardware, which is good news if you’ve been waiting on a portable version of their catalog.
What to expect
Expect the same core loop that earned the game its reputation: exploring a haunted manor, piecing together clues, and untangling a mystery that rewards actually paying attention rather than just clicking through dialogue. At £16.75, it’s priced like a solid mid-size indie, not a full-price release, so it’s an easy one to add to the wishlist ahead of October. Whether Switch 2 gets any exclusive extras or performance perks over other versions hasn’t been detailed yet, so treat that as a wait-and-see.
Detective games live or die on atmosphere and writing, and this studio has already proven it can deliver both. A Switch 2 release just makes it easier to play in short bursts, which honestly might be the best way to experience a slow-burn mystery like this one anyway.
FAQ
When does The Séance Of Blake Manor release on Switch 2? It launches October 28.
How much does it cost? The Switch 2 version is priced at £16.75.
Who made The Séance Of Blake Manor? It’s from the team behind The Darkside Detective, published by Raw Fury.
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