Revolution Software has announced that Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available on the Nintendo eShop.
The award-winning original adventure has been treated to a “masterful restoration,” with hand-redrawn backgrounds based on the original line art, over 30,000 reanimated character sprites, and fully remastered audio.
Whether choosing the purchase the game (£24.99 / $29.99) or the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack (£4.99 / $4.99) for those who already own the Nintendo Switch version, you can expect full native 4K (2160p) resolution in TV mode and Full HD (1080p) in Handheld or Tabletop mode, and optional mouse controls with Joy-Con 2 controllers.
“It’s a thrill to see Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged make its way to Nintendo Switch 2,” enthuses Revolution Software founder and CEO Charles Cecil. “The extra power of the new hardware lets the game truly shine – I think the 4K visuals are genuinely breathtaking and, with full mouse support, this is arguably the most faithful way to experience this reforged version of George and Nico’s first adventure”.
The developer has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Step out onto the streets of Paris as American tourist George Stobbart finds himself embroiled in a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy.
- Enjoy a globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar.
- Voyage through the game’s iconic locations illustrated in beautiful 4K on Nintendo platforms for the first time.
- Listen to enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico’s original adventure to date.
- Switch between the original 1996 version of the game and the new reforged visuals at the click of a button.
- Play the game the way that you want to – choose between a ‘traditional mode’ for people who enjoy adventures the way they used to be, and a ‘story mode’ for those who want subtle hints to ensure they never get frustrated.
- Switch between Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, touchscreen, and controller play styles whenever you choose.
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is now available digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide.
