Ratatan, the rhythm roguelike successor to Patapon, is getting a proper physical release on Switch 2 this July, priced at $39.99 / £39.99. Developer Ratata Arts confirmed the news alongside the opening of pre-orders at major retailers, according to Nintendo Life.
The announcement comes with a notable caveat: the original Switch version of the game was cancelled earlier this month. Players still holding onto hope for the base Switch hardware are out of luck, but Switch 2 owners can look forward to a full boxed edition alongside whatever digital options are available at launch.
Why the Switch version got the axe
Ratata Arts hasn't elaborated publicly on the specific reasons behind the Switch cancellation, but the pattern is becoming familiar in the industry. As the Switch 2 ramps up ahead of its launch window, developers are increasingly making the call to redirect resources toward the newer platform rather than maintain dual development tracks.
Ratatan originally launched on PC via Early Access and generated strong interest from fans of the Patapon series, which it draws clear inspiration from. The rhythm roguelike formula blends beat-based combat with procedural progression, and the game has a dedicated fanbase eager to get it onto console hardware.
What to know before you pre-order
The $39.99 price point puts Ratatan in a reasonable range for an indie physical release, sitting below the standard $49.99-$59.99 brackets that major Switch 2 titles are expected to occupy. For collectors or anyone who prefers physical media, this is a solid option worth grabbing early.
If you're on the fence, keep in mind that physical Switch 2 cards are confirmed to work on the platform, so there's no compatibility concern to worry about. Pre-orders being live now at major retailers means you can lock in your copy ahead of the July window without waiting for a specific release date announcement.
It's a bit of a rough deal for players who backed the game with Switch in mind, but for Switch 2 adopters, Ratatan is shaping up to be one of the more interesting rhythm titles in the early library lineup.
