Braid Anniversary Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition now available

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Thekla has launched Braid Anniversary Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on the Nintendo eShop for $19.99. Switch owners of the original version can upgrade to this edition for $2.99 with the “Upgrade Pack.”

On May 14, 2024, Braid Anniversary Edition became available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (through Steam), and mobile devices (iOS and Android).

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition can display games in up to 4K resolution when docked to a TV and 1080p resolution when played as a handheld. It also boasts a faster refresh rate of up to 120 frames per second, more detailed graphics, and includes extra insights from the game developers.

Here is an overview of the game, via Thekla:

About

Bend time to your will and solve challenging puzzles in this updated version of a beloved indie game. It features beautiful, newly created artwork, a brand new set of puzzles to explore, and insightful commentary throughout.

This updated version of the beloved indie game Braid lets you manipulate time to overcome clever puzzles. Explore beautiful, reimagined worlds connected to a city home as you search for a mysterious Princess. Uncover haunting memories and regrets along the way. This Anniversary Edition features stunning high-resolution artwork, new sound effects, and detailed insights from the game’s creator.

Key Features

  • Manipulate Time to Move Forward – Rewind, pause and use the strange properties of time in each world to run and jump through beautifully painted environments. Avoid hazards, unlock doors and collect jigsaw puzzle pieces to assemble. If you get hung up on a particular puzzle, feel free to move on and return later.
  • A Fresh Coat of Paint – This is the game you remember, with all the original challenges and the same haunting, evocative score—but repainted pixel by pixel so that each carefully rendered world comes to life in high resolution. New visual details, animated brushstroke effects and revamped sounds add to the immersive experience.
  • Go (Deep) Behind the Scenes – Explore the most extensive developer commentary ever put into a game, with over 12 hours of recorded insight and conversation from developer Jonathan Blow, artist David Hellman and more members of the “Braid” creative team. Navigate it by visiting a new in-game world, which also contains new puzzles and redesigns of classic puzzles. Created by Thekla, Inc.

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2026-02-16 16:32