Highly-Rated PS5 Console Exclusive Jumping Ship to Switch and Xbox Soon

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Highly praised puzzle game “Viewfinder” is officially set to launch on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch by the end of this year. Until now, it has been exclusively available on PS5, PS4, and PC. But starting this year, “Viewfinder” will no longer be a PlayStation console exclusive, making its unique reality-bending gameplay accessible to a broader range of players.

Created by Sad Owl Studios from Scotland, the game titled Viewfinder debuted in 2023 and soon became one of the most creative puzzle games in recent memory, earning comparisons to other mind-bending games such as Superliminal and The Witness. This innovative game garnered several awards including Best British Game and New Intellectual Property at the 2023 BAFTAs, Game Designers Award at the Japan Game Awards 2024, and numerous nominations elsewhere. After more than two years of exclusive release on PlayStation and PC, Viewfinder is now planned to extend its reach to Xbox and Nintendo.

Sad Owl Studios has officially announced that the game “Viewfinder” will debut on Xbox Series X/S on August 12, 2025, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for release later in the same year. An accolades trailer for “Viewfinder” reveals this information, showcasing brief clips of its first-person puzzle gameplay that involves altering the world through photography. The core mechanic in “Viewfinder” revolves around a camera capable of taking photos, which can then be incorporated into the game’s environment to change its structure.

Photography Puzzle Game Viewfinder Coming to Xbox on August 12, Followed by Switch Later in 2025

In the game “Viewfinder,” players can advance, unlocking the power to animate not only photos but also paintings, sketches, and screenshots. This ability enables them to tackle puzzles and navigate challenging environments. The game is admired for its gradual increase in difficulty, which allows for exploration without overwhelming the player. In terms of storytelling, “Viewfinder” subtly communicates its narrative through journal entries, ambient sounds, and a talking cat named Cait. Although the story delves into heavy topics like loss and human drive, it can be as profound or light as the player prefers.

Indeed, you can finish off Viewfinder within just five hours, making it an ideal weekend diversion with unique puzzle mechanics. We’re hoping that Xbox and Switch users who have been eagerly waiting for over two years to play Viewfinder will jump right in on the launch day and have a blast with the game. It’s intriguing to consider what Sad Owl Studios has up their sleeves for Viewfinder, now that it will be available across a wider range of platforms. Many fans of Viewfinder have expressed hopes for DLC or a sequel, which could address some criticisms and enhance the already engaging gameplay. However, Sad Owl Studios hasn’t announced any such plans as of yet.

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2025-07-22 19:33