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Physical Edition of ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic’ to Haunt Nintendo Switch
Developer Steel Wool Studios is teaming up with iam8bit to give Nintendo Switch owners a physical release of Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic. Originally released digitally for the Switch last December, players can now pre-order the physical version, with copies shipping on July 3, 2026.
Fans who pick up the special Nintendo Switch retail edition will also receive an exclusive 12”x18” fold-out poster and a bonus digital download code for the game’s soundtrack.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic takes players through the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor, where a new secret and hints of an ever-present threat lie around every corner. Along the way, players must uncover the dark mystery left behind by reclusive inventor Edwin Murray as they evade encounters of The Mimic, a prototype endoskeleton that aims to terrify by adapting to any and every character imaginable. Through wits, a few gadgets and a heavily redacted corporate briefing, players will need to retrieve Fazbear’s prized prototype technology while making it out safely on the other side.
In addition to the Switch, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic is also available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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Bloober Returns to ‘Star Trek’ With Psychological Thriller ‘Star Trek: Shadow Frontier’ [Trailer]
Bloober Team weren’t done dropping news this week. After surprising everyone with SAW: Genesis at Summer Game Fest yesterday, they’ve now announced a new horror-slanted Star Trek title with Paramount Games Studio in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. This is the second Star Trek title Bloober has developed, having released the VR body horror title Star Trek: Infection earlier this year.
“We’ve long admired the way Bloober Team crafts deeply immersive, atmospheric experiences that keep players on the edge of their seats,” said Paramount Games Studio senior vice president and head of creative and production Shawn Kittelsen. “For Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, it was essential to partner with a studio that could both honor that legacy and push it forward. We have full confidence in Bloober’s ability to deliver a game that does justice to the ‘Star Trek’ name while bringing something bold and new to the beloved franchise.”
Launching for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, the Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a story-driven action-adventure that sees players step into the role of former Lieutenant Ro Laren (voiced by Michelle Forbes). After crashing onto a distant planet overtaken by a strange consciousness, Ro Laren must survive in an environment that is as breathtaking as it is lethal. Ro’s mission is driven by duty and purpose. But here, discovery comes at a terrible cost. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality.
The hostile ecosystem of the planet poses a constant threat to Ro’s existence. It seeks to absorb Ro’s consciousness, burrowing deep into her mind and plaguing her with haunting visions. Environmental hazards and obstacles lurk around every corner. Exploration is both your only path to salvation and your potential undoing. Players will be able to use their Tricorder to scan and analyze items, and of course rely on their Phaser to solve puzzles and fend off enemies.
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