Brigandine Abyss announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: physical release on cartridge]

February 12: Happinet is making Brigandine Abyss for Nintendo Switch 2, the company revealed today. It’s launching later in 2026.

Brigandine Abyss is a new fantasy war strategy RPG. With the game, players will experience the story of a powerful empire scheming to conquer the continent and six different protagonists who find themselves facing this great evil. 

Some additional information can be found in the following description:

The king of Solginat is dead, and a new would-be emperor stands over the corpse. Confront the dark in one of six different storylines as you manage resources, rally your monsters, and stand against the empire.

Brigandine: Abyss is a war simulation game and strategy RPG all in one. In addition to featuring multiple campaigns, the game also introduces a new mission mode. Pay your debts, conquer the world, or bring splendor back to your city – all 24 nations have their own unique win condition!

Check out the first trailer below.

Teaser Trailer

We’ll keep you updated on the game moving forward. As we wait for a release date, find more Nintendo Switch 2 news here.

April 22: The game’s release date has now been announced. It will be available on August 27, 2026.

April 23: NIS America has now issued a new release date trailer for Brigandine Abyss, which we have below.

Release Date Trailer

April 30: A new physical release has been revealed which has the entire game on the cartridge. This comes courtesy of the Asian release, which will support English and more. Pre-orders are open here. Note that the western release from NIS America is a game-key card, so this is a nice option.