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Hard Work Pays off as Shard Squad Comes to XBOX
Shard Squad, a bullet heaven roguelite developed by Brazilian studio The Root Studios and published by Nuntius Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The game features adorable pixel art monsters called Shards that players recruit and evolve to create powerful synergies against enemy hordes. Director Rennan Costa expressed that the Xbox release fulfills a lifelong dream for the studio, which is releasing its first game.
Shard Squad – Colourful Creature Combat And Endless Team Building
Shard Squad, an action roguelite focused on assembling elemental creature teams, has launched on PC and consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £5.79. Developed by The Root Studios and published by Nuntius Games, the game features over 28 playable Shards with unique traits and evolved forms, encouraging strategic squad combinations and synergies. The game offers a campaign lasting around 20 hours, with 10 maps, 59 boss battles, and local co-op.
Nintendo Download - July 30, 2026 - NintendoFuse
The Nintendo Download for July 30, 2026, highlights the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with enhanced 4K resolution and new content. Pre-orders are open for EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27, launching August 13. The update also features new playlists on Nintendo Music, DLC events for Donkey Kong Bananza, and collectible rewards for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Nintendo Download – July 30, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of July 30, 2026. The list includes new retail releases for the Nintendo Switch 2, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and The Prince of Tennis titles, alongside numerous digital-only games for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Meet the story behind Shard Squad
Shard Squad is set to launch on July 30, 2026, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Creator Rennan Costa discussed the game's origins as a Unity learning project and the challenges of developing it without funding. The game features unique characters and a blend of intense action with progression systems.
Pimbolas Blends Chaos, Soccer, and Fun
Pimbolas is a new party game developed by Nano Knight Studio that transforms traditional foosball with power-ups, modifiers, and varied ball types for unpredictable matches. The game emphasizes local multiplayer for up to four players and draws inspiration from titles like Mario Strikers and Rocket League. Pimbolas also features a collaboration with The Root Studios' game Shard Squad, with plans for more indie game crossovers.
Shard Squad launches on consoles on July 30!
Shard Squad, a Brazilian bullet heaven game published by Nuntius Games, will launch on consoles on July 30, 2026, following its PC debut. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. It features a squad-based combat system with elemental creatures, strategic combinations, and over 20 hours of story content.
Shard Squad coming to Nintendo Switch
Nuntius Games announced that Shard Squad, a bullet heaven game developed by The Root Studios, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 30, 2026. The game features elemental creatures, strategic squad building, and over 20 hours of content, including a local co-op mode.
Prime Evolution: The Biggest Update in Shard Squad History Has Arrived!
The Root Studios has launched 'Prime Evolution,' a major update for their game Shard Squad, introducing a comprehensive progression system that grants all 28 playable Shards unique evolved forms with new abilities and visual appearances. Players can choose to enable full evolution, gameplay-only evolution, or disable it entirely, adding new strategic depth to matches. The update is now available for Shard Squad.
Get Ready: Prime Evolution Is Coming!
Shard Squad is set to receive its largest update yet, titled Prime Evolution, on June 25, 2026. This new progression system will allow all 28 playable characters, including DLC, to unlock a powerful evolved form with unique abilities and appearances during matches. The update will also feature multiple customization options for the Prime Evolution feature.
Nuntius Games Joins Steam Summer Sale 2026 with Discounts Up to 50% and Major Game Updates
Nuntius Games is participating in the Steam Summer Sale 2026, offering discounts up to 50% on its titles from June 25 to July 9. The sale coincides with major updates for several games, including the Prime Evolution update for Shard Squad and the Definitive Edition release for DOCTOR VISCERA. Other featured titles like Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders and Arashi Gaiden will also be discounted.
Nuntius Games joins Steam Bullet Fest with discounts, major updates, and exclusive demos
Nuntius Games is participating in the Steam Bullet Fest, offering discounts on several titles including Machick 2, Shard Squad, Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad, Dream Delirio, Vampires vs Mechas, and Bee vs Zombies. Machick 2 received a major free update adding Magical Fusions, and Dream Delirio has a playtest available. The festival runs from June 8 to June 15.
Shard Squad Releases DLC with 4 New Shards and a New Element
The Wind Character Pack DLC for Shard Squad has been released on Steam, adding four new Wind elemental Shards with exclusive abilities and strategic combinations. This DLC also features a collaboration with Machick 2, introducing the character Trina to both games. The Root Studios plans to bring Shard Squad to consoles and mobile devices and is working on a free major update.
Shard Squad receives massive special update and announces DLC at a symbolic price; Watch the trailer
Shard Squad has received a major free update called Prismatic Power, adding new mechanics, characters, stages, and balance improvements for PC players on Steam. Additionally, the Wind Character Pack DLC, featuring four new Wind elemental Shards and exclusive abilities, will launch on March 16 for a symbolic price of US$1.99.