CounterAttack: Uprising 1.1.5p3 Update and Nintendo Switch Demo now Live

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – February. 17, 2025 – Nintendo Switch eShop Demo and Update 1.1.5p3 are live. After a short hiatus, the deeply customizable cross-platform side-scrolling space shooter CounterAttack: Uprising – developed by Relative Games and published by Relative Software LTD. received a major update.


This update comes with the release of the Nintendo Switch eShop Demo which incorporates cross-platform online Co-Op with the Steam Demo. The release of update 1.1.5 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Epic Game Store, and Steam (Windows, Linux, Mac) features improved cross-region online cross-platform matchmaking, bigger player controllable capital ships, and lots of small improvements and enhancements, CounterAttack offers an intense gaming experience with hundreds of ship and weapon attachments, 8 playable characters, and versatile co-op gameplay for 2-8 players online (or 1-4 players local co-op).  


The Demo, previously available only on PC, supports cross-platform Co-Op for up to 8 players online. 

In CounterAttack: Uprising, humanity is faced with a mechanical apocalypse. Beings known as “Automatons” are hellbent on the complete eradication of the human race – assembling an unstoppable armada and laying waste to everything in their path. There is no escape, humanity is forced to rush the Experimental Space Fighter program into production with 8 pilots leading the charge – each with their own ship and special ability supercharged by powerful Quantium:

 

• Ayumi: Renowned Scientist and inventor, Ultimate: Tactical Nuke. 

• Joe: Expert and seasoned pilot, familiar with X-101s. Ultimate: Overcharge. 

• Sloane: Top pilot, leads Earth's defense squadrons. Ultimate: Fighter Squadron. 

• Marcus: Stole an experimental fighter because it looked fun. Ultimate: Meson Shockwave. 

• Biff: Multifaceted achiever, very confident. Ultimate: Big Biff Beam. 

• Sarah: Astrophysicist and engineer. Ultimate: Shield. 

• Jinx: Computer and applied technology expert. Ultimate: Hacking. 

• Carl: Young but capable pilot, quick thinking and flexible. Ultimate: Plasma Strike. 

Fly solo or team up with other players in couch or online co-op. Build your ultimate ship by unlocking powerful upgrades – including special abilities and 650+ attachments ranging from engine turbos to full weapon conversions. Leverage the combination power-up system to create new weapons from scratch – and make your mark with a unique fighting style. 

 

New Improvements
 

• Improved cross-region Online Matchmaking 

• 62 new Attachments (Upgrades) 

• New Powerful Abilities 

• Bigger Player Controlled Capital Ships 

• Optimizations 

• And Various Fixes! 

Key Features
 

• Choose from 8 playable characters – each with their own unique ship. 

• Fight your way through 32+ levels and almost the same number of bosses! 

• Assemble your fighter from special weapons, upgrades, and 650+ attachments.  

• Enjoy true co-op gameplay with 1-4 players local co-op and 2-8 players online – including cross-platform crossplay between all supported platforms. 

• Put together your own missions and levels using the game’s unique campaign/level editor. 

• Challenge yourself with three Endless survival modes. 

Pricing & Availability
 

CounterAttack: Uprising is available for $14.99 USD (before discounts) on Epic Games Store, Steam (Windows, Linux, Mac), Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.