All good Metroidvanias must eventually make their way to Nintendo Switch, and that’s the next stop forGRIME. Publisher Akupara Games and developer Clover Bite announced that the side-scrolling action-RPG is coming to Switch on January 25.
GRIME: Definitive Edition launches January 25th on PC and Consoles, including#NintendoSwitch! Our third and final free DLC, Parting Shade, joins the existing free DLCs to make this the complete GRIME experience.pic.twitter.com/Aqs8qyR9JQ
This version ofGRIMEis now being billed as theDefinitive Edition, offering “the complete GRIME experience” on Switch. In addition to the main game, the Switch port comes with all free pieces of DLC, including the third and final offering in Parting Shade. The latest addition follows the act of previous DLC Colors of Rot and Tinge of Terror, all evocatively named in a way that suitsGRIME‘s, uh, grimy style.
The devs describe Parting Shade as their “parting gift to you, our players.” According to an earlier tease, you’ll need to use every ability you have at your disposal to survive their own personal take on the Path of Pain, presumably referring toHollow Knight‘s absurdly challenging sub-area. The DLC was first announced in September as the last thing they needed to work on before switching their attention to the Switch port andGRIME 2.
GRIMEfirst made its way to PC viaSteamin August 2021, and is also available through Epic Games Store and GOG, as well as on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Back when the demo was on the way to Steam,we spoke with director Yarden Weissbrotabout the surreal creature-absorbing game’s unique progression style, difficulty level, and more. With this and the sequel on the way, it’s a good time to be intoGRIME.
