Fountains
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Five Years of Solo Development – Interview with Fountains Creator John Pywell
John Pywell, the solo developer behind the Metroidvania action-RPG Fountains, discusses the five-year development journey of his game, which is now launching on Xbox. Pywell shares his inspirations, including Dark Souls and Hollow Knight, his programming process using the Godot engine, and the challenges of creating pixel art. The interview also highlights the contributions of composer Travis Moberg and the unexpected international success of Fountains.
Nintendo Download – September 17, 2026 (North America) – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of September 17, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. The report also details various digital downloads, eShop sales, and an upcoming in-game event for Pokémon Pokopia.
Nintendo Download – September 17, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its European download list for the week of September 17, 2026. The list includes new retail and digital releases for the Nintendo Switch, featuring titles such as Destroy All Humans 2 – Reprobed, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and Diablo 4.
FOUNTAINS Is Ready To Test Your Soulslike Skills On Xbox
The soulslike action-RPG Fountains has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring its Extended Edition which includes the Shattered Shape expansion. Originally released on Steam to positive reviews, the game offers a seamless, interconnected world with demanding combat and adjustable difficulty settings.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for September 17, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of September 17, 2026, featuring new titles for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notable releases include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, LEGO Batman, more
Nintendo eShop listings have revealed the file sizes for numerous games on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The data includes titles such as EA Sports FC 27, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, with file sizes varying significantly across the two platforms.
Fountains shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Crunching Koalas and John Pywell have announced that the Soulslike action RPG Fountains will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026. On the same day, the "Shattered Shape" DLC will also launch, adding new enemies, powers, and a new region to explore. The game features tight combat, a maze-like interconnected world, and adjustable difficulty settings.
Fountains announced for Nintendo Switch
Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer John Pywell have announced that the Soulslike action RPG Fountains will be released on Nintendo Switch in 2026. The game features challenging Soulslike combat with a top-down perspective, pixel art visuals, and an interconnected world with exploration and secrets. Adjustable difficulty settings will be available.
