A decade after its Steam debut, Zadbox Entertainment’s atmospheric first-person puzzle adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch.
Bratislava, Slovakia, September 22, 2026 - Publisher Blue Brain Games today announced that Quern - Undying Thoughts will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2026, ten years after the atmospheric first-person puzzle adventure first arrived on Steam.
Explore a world built around puzzles
Quern is an island filled with beautiful scenery, forgotten places, unusual machinery, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.
The game's puzzles grow more demanding as players move deeper into the island. Observation and experimentation are just as important as logic, with each discovery opening up another part of the mystery.
When you arrive on Quern, you barely have time to clear your vision before the portal closes behind you. Your way back is gone, and the island's secrets are now the only path forward.
Players must study their surroundings, follow the hints left behind by the past, and work out how the island's strange mechanisms fit together. As the journey continues, new discoveries reveal unfamiliar locations and offer further clues about Quern's history.
Key features-
A mysterious island: Explore an isolated world filled with forgotten places, unusual machinery, and clues to a hidden history.
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First-person puzzle solving: Examine the environment and use logic, observation, and experimentation to overcome each challenge.
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Puzzles that grow in complexity: Put your mind to the test as new discoveries introduce more demanding challenges.
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A story told through exploration: Follow traces of the past and uncover the reason behind your arrival on Quern.
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Atmospheric adventure: Take in the island's scenery as you move from one mysterious location to the next.
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Nintendo Switch debut: Experience Quern - Undying Thoughts on Nintendo Switch for the first time.
Quern - Undying Thoughts launches on Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2026, priced at £13.49 / €14.99 / $14.99.
Players can pre-order the game from today and save 10%.
About Zadbox Entertainment
Zadbox Entertainment is an innovative puzzle game studio founded in 2015, specializing in atmospheric first-person adventures that challenge players' minds and imagination. From our successful beginnings with a crowdfunded vision, we've grown into a recognized name in sophisticated puzzle design and storytelling.
Our debut title, Quern: Undying Thoughts, has established itself as a benchmark in the modern adventure genre, earning exceptional acclaim across all major platforms with a 91% positive rating on Steam and 4+ stars across PlayStation, Xbox, GOG, and Metacritic. With over 200,000 units sold, our dedicated community continues to grow, drawn to our unique approach to puzzle design and atmospheric worldbuilding.
At Zadbox, we're devoted to redefining the boundaries of puzzle gaming through immersive narratives, intricate challenge design, and rich, atmospheric environments.
About Blue Brain Games
Blue Brain Games is an indie game developer and publisher based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Best known for the globally acclaimed The House of Da Vinci series, we craft puzzle adventures where history, storytelling, and imagination blend seamlessly. Since 2016, our titles have been enjoyed by more than 5 million players across PC, mobile, and consoles.
Article by: Susan N.
