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Horror Masterpiece Amnesia: Rebirth is out on  Nintendo Switch 2

Thursday, April 30th, 2026 

 
Barcelona, Spain.  April 30th, 2026. Abylight Studios is proud to announce the release of Amnesia: Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2. This first person horror masterpiece developed by Frictional Games is out now, optimized for the new hardware.

 
  • A brilliant tale of terror. PC Gamer. 91
  • Another shining example of how Frictional Games’ approach to fear sets itself apart. Shacknews, 90
  • Frictional's return showcases why they're the masters of horror. Dualshockers. 90
 
Amnesia: Rebirth is widely regarded as a masterpiece of psychological horror. Originally released for PC in 2020, it arrives on Nintendo console in a complete and optimized version, ensuring peak performance on the system. 

 
In Amnesia: Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2, you are Tasi Trianon, waking up deep in the desert of Algeria. Days have passed. Where have you been? What did you do? Where are the others? Retrace your journey, pull together the fragments of your shattered past; it is your only chance to survive the pitiless horror that threatens to devour you.
 
Time is against you. Step into Tasi’s shoes and guide her through her personal terror and pain. While you struggle to make your way through a desolate landscape, you must also struggle with your own hopes, fears, and bitter regrets. And still you must continue, step by step, knowing that if you fail you will lose everything.

 
  • First-person narrative horror experience
  • Explore environments and uncover their histories.
  • Overcome puzzles that stand in your way.
  • Carefully manage your limited resources, both physical and mental.
  • Encounter horrific creatures and use your wits and understanding of the world to escape them.
 
Also available in Adventure Mode for those who want the story and adventure without the horror.
Amnesia: Rebirth review keys are now available! Please use the link below to request your key, and be sure to indicate your preferred region and media outlet or channel.
 
 

On July 24, 2025, Abylight Studios launched SOMA for Nintendo Switch (with enhancements for Switch 2) and a physical collectors' Edition. Find out more about Frictional Games releases on Nintendo consoles by subscribing to our newsletter at  Abylight Shop.  Find more info and press materials in our  PRESS KIT.

 

Frictional Games is a small independent game developer, known for horror themes and narrative experiences. Developers of the Penumbra Series, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and SOMA, and publishers of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs.

 

Abylight Studios is the indie publisher that brought you games such as Cursed Castilla (Metacritic: 81), Super Hydorah (Metacritic: 82), One Military Camp, Citadelum, Exographer Anoxia Station or the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter: Special Edition for Switch, Android and iOS - Game of the Year on iPad 2019.