D-Pad Studio and publisher Soedesco have confirmed the release date for the retail versions for Owlboy.
The game’s PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch retail versions will launch on May 29th in North America and Europe.
Here’s a rundown on the game, via Soedesco:
Owlboy tells the touching story of owl misfit Otus, a feathery little fellow struggling to live the owl life. Fate strikes when Otus’ beautiful homeland is invaded by a horde of malicious sky pirates. Otus embarks on a fascinating journey through seemingly endless skies and mysterious, monster infested ruins. He must recruit his friends to employ their special puzzling- and combat skills, fight his foes and fly his way to safety.
Key Features
- Heartfelt, intriguing story about the adventurous journey of an underdog owl.
- Detailed, colorful and beautifully vibrant pixel art style.
- Switch between Otus’ friends at any time to employ their unique abilities.
- Tremendous variety in surroundings and enemies.
- Explore massive dungeons and face epic boss battles.
Owlboy is available now for PC. A console release is set for February 13th across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch. In case you missed it, you can find our review for Owlboy here (we highly recommend it!).