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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.
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.
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.
