Captain Blood Sets Sail on Nintendo Switch This May

SNEG has finally unveiled the release date for the much-anticipated adventure game, Captain Blood, coming to the Nintendo Switch.

This game was originally slated for an Xbox 360 release back in 2010, but things came to a screeching halt when its publisher folded, leaving legal issues that kept the developers from launching it. Fast forward 15 years, and those hurdles have now been cleared.

The storyline kicks off with a local magistrate’s daughter being snatched away. In a twist of fate, he turns to Captain Blood and his fearless crew to come to her rescue. You’ll step into the boots of “the manliest pirate captain ever to sip grog while charming maidens across the Spanish Main.” Your journey will be filled with explosive cannon battles, pistols at the ready, daring sword fights, and an abundance of pirate antics.

“Captain Blood is a tribute to an earlier era of gaming,” shares SNEG’s co-founder, Artem Shchuiko. “Back then, you could complete a fun, straightforward, and QTE-heavy game over a weekend and still have room to discuss the specs of upcoming consoles. The dedication and enthusiasm that the original dev team and our team at SNEG Ltd poured into this project are incredible. Gamers of all ages have been yearning for a classic pirate adventure, and it’s finally arriving!”

The team behind the game has highlighted some key features:

Epic Pirate Shenanigans: As Captain Blood, you’ll be living the dream (or at least acting like it) as the boldest pirate on the Spanish Main.

Retro Gaming Vibes: Revel in the striking graphics reminiscent of the Xbox 360 era along with quick-time events, all spruced up while keeping that nostalgic charm.

Intense Action: Engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat and show pirates and landlubbers alike who’s in charge with a variety of impressive combat techniques.

Ship Deck Brawls: Defend your ship from enemy pirates with distinctive moves, combos, and finishes, all while pulverizing their vessels with your powerful cannons!

Arsenal of Awesomeness: Equip yourself with an array of weapons like cutlasses, pistols, muskets, throwing knives, and hand bombs, plus a suite of crafty pirate tricks!

Mark your calendars, as Captain Blood is set to make waves on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch around the globe on May 6, 2025.