We Finally Know When ‘Stray’ Is Coming To Nintendo Switch, But Are Preorders Live?

The beloved dystopian feline adventure is coming to a handheld near you very soon.

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That is one cute, dystopian cat. Credit: BlueTwelve Studio

Great news, cat lovers (and anyone who likes video games). The beloved dystopian feline adventure, Stray, is coming to the Nintendo Switch on Nov. 19. Announced by Annapurna Interactive on Aug. 8, which also happens to be International Cat Day, the award-winning game will be fully ported over to the popular handheld in all of its glory in just a few short months. It’s unclear if this version will launch with any bonus content or extras at the moment, but we don’t expect it to.

The debut title from BlueTwelve Studio released back in July of 2022 and was met with critical acclaim for its creativity, engaging puzzles, and overall cuteness. In it, you step into the paws of a nameless cat that is separated from its other cat friends and dumped into a cyberpunk-style city. Through exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, you’ll have to find your own way out if you want to be reunited with your buddies. Although the situation isn’t ideal, you’ll still have the opportunity to partake in plenty of relaxing cat activities along your journey, like scratching random objects and taking short-but-frequent naps.

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When can you pre-order Stray on the Nintendo Switch?At the time of writing, Stray’s Nintendo Switch port is not yet available to pre-order. But, we assume it will be in the coming weeks ahead of the Nov. 19 release date. If you feel like you can’t wait until then and don’t absolutely need to play it on a handheld console, the game is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and MacOS.

Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, sleep, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

When he’s not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on X at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].

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