Arc System Works announces Damon and Baby for Nintendo Switch [update: demo]

November 11: Arc System Works is making Damon and Baby for Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. A release is planned for early 2026.

According to Arc System Works, Damon and Baby is a new take on shooting action and in-depth exploration.

Here’s some additional information:

Experience a new type of action adventure, featuring a fusion between exploration within an expansive world and highly technical twin-stick shooting. At your home base, power up the demon king Damon and make purchases. During the exploration phase, defeat enemies to complete each area. The story progresses as you alternate between the two phases.

The battle mechanics include both close-ranged attacks with handguns as well as long-ranged attacks with machine guns and more. You can find more powerful weapons as you explore. During the boss battles awaiting within each stage, a strategic approach making use of the area gimmicks will prove crucial.

Damon grows throughout the adventure, learning to master various weapons and skills. You can customize your set of skills to match your play style. You can even choose from a variety of outfit options to change Damon’s appearance.

Take control of Damon’s canine companion to help him in combat in various ways, such as collecting items.

Have a look at the game’s first trailer below.

Teaser Trailer

We’ll keep you updated as we hear more about the final release date. In the meantime, check out more Nintendo Switch news here.

January 28: Thanks to a Nintendo eShop listing, we’ve now got the release date. Arc System Works is bringing it out on March 26, 2026.

February 12 Damon and Baby has gone up for pre-order on the eShop, with Arc System Works has unveiling a new trailer. The standard edition of the title is priced at $19.99, with a deluxe edition including a digital artwork gallery and soundtrack at $24.99. Both of them are currently at a 10% discount, so you can snag them for $17.99 and $22.49 respectively. You can see the pre-order trailer below:

Pre-Order Trailer

March 6: Arc System Works has announced a demo for the title. The demo will be out on March 18 at 9:00PM PT. An inquiry form will be available after the demo, and save data can be carried over to the full game.