Captain Blood Sets Sail on Nintendo Switch This May

SNEG has finally revealed when we can expect the highly anticipated adventure, Captain Blood, to arrive on the Nintendo Switch.

This game was initially set to make waves on the Xbox 360 back in 2010. However, those plans were quite literally sunk when the publisher went bankrupt, and legal tangles kept the developers from releasing it on their own. Fast forward 15 years, and those hurdles are finally out of the way, paving the path for its release.

In Captain Blood, you’ll step into the boots of a rugged pirate, tasked with saving a magistrate’s daughter who’s been kidnapped. This isn’t just any rescue mission, though. You’ll be diving into adventures filled with cannon blasts, pistol duels, sword fights, and all sorts of pirate escapades. You’re not just any pirate, but “the manliest pirate captain ever to drink grog while wooing maidens across the Spanish Main.” Sounds like a wild ride, right?

SNEG co-founder Artem Shchuiko shares his excitement, describing the game as "a love letter from a bygone gaming era." He reminisces about a time when you could start and wrap up a thrilling, linear game packed with quick-time events over a single weekend. Artem reveals that the passion from both the original developers and the team at SNEG Ltd. has fueled this project. It’s clear that gamers of all ages have been yearning for a classic pirate adventure, and finally, it’s set to arrive!

Now, let’s delve into what makes this game a must-try. Here are some of the standout features:

• Epic Pirate Shenanigans: You’ll live the thrilling life of Captain Blood, the boldest pirate of the Spanish Main—or at least make it look like you do.

• Retro Gaming Vibes: The game boasts crisp graphics reminiscent of the Xbox 360 days, complete with quick-time events and other features from that era. They’ve been tweaked a bit, yet they still exude the classic charm players expect.

• Intense Action: Prepare for some heated battles. You’ll be taking on enemy pirates and landlubbers with a variety of slick combat techniques.

• Ship Deck Brawls: Defend your ship from enemy boarding parties using unique moves, combos, and executions. Plus, wreak havoc on enemy ships with your cannons!

• Arsenal of Awesomeness: Arm yourself with an impressive array of weapons—cutlasses, pistols, muskets, throwing knives, and even hand bombs. And don’t forget those clever pirate tricks!

Mark your calendars! Captain Blood is set to launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch on May 6, 2025, and it’s available globally.

As a sneak peek, don’t miss the Captain Blood trailer to see what awaits in this swashbuckling adventure!