Petal Runner launches on March 8, 2027 for Switch 2 and PC

by Mikhail Madnani on 28 October, 2026

Developer Nano Park Studios and publisher iam8bit have showcased a new trailer for the upcoming slice-of-life RPG Petal Runner and confirmed that it will launch on March 8, 2027 for Switch 2 as well as PC. 

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Petal Runner, inspired by games in the genre that were released on the Game Boy Color, was originally announced for just PC (Steam). It is now also coming to Switch 2 with a demo available today on the eShop. You can read Adam's hands-on preview of Petal Runner here. The new release date trailer can be found below:

iam8bit Presents and developer Nano Park Studios will launch the upcoming pixel-powered adventure RPG Petal Runner on March 8, 2027, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. During today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase, the team debuted a new trailer, showcasing the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Petal Runner and announced a new demo available today via the Nintendo eShop.

“Bringing Petal Runner to Nintendo Switch 2 is a dream come true for our team,” said Brandon James Greer, pixel artist and Nano Park Studios co-founder. “Many of Nintendo’s famous pixel games inspired Petal Runner, and we’re overjoyed players on Switch 2 will get to enjoy the game next year,” added Danny Guo, Nano Park Studios programmer and co-founder.

Available now on Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam, the public demo allows players to explore the game’s second district of North Valley, a coastal metropolis filled with good vibes, culture, characters and jobs to take on. The demo is filled with hyper-detailed pixel streets as players can discover new minigames and never-before-seen HanaPets, the digital creatures of Petal Runner who are bursting with personality.

Petal Runner is a coming-of-age story set in a solarpunk, pixel-powered open world – dripping with Game Boy Color-era charm and a whole lot of heart. Join Cali and their loyal sidekick Kira as the two fulfill their lifelong dream of becoming Petal Runners - an elite crew of motorcycle couriers. Deliver and install the newest, most impressive generation of digital pets across a vibrant coastal city. 

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