UFO 50 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 after surprise Indie World Showcase reveal

Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase included a surprise announcement as Mossmouth’s UFO 50 arrived on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 immediately after the event. The game is available now for $25 via the Nintendo eShop.

Originally released on PC in 2024, UFO 50 was recognised by CNET as one of the year’s standout indie titles. The game is notable for featuring 50 different retro-inspired 8-bit style games spanning genres such as platformers, shooters, and role-playing games.

Each title was created by a different independent developer but is tied together by the fictional backstory of UFOSoft, a make-believe studio that supposedly produced the games decades ago without releasing them.

Some of the included titles are designed for single-player experiences, while others support multiplayer gameplay.

Although the collection draws heavily on the look and feel of classic NES-era games, Mossmouth has incorporated modern design elements to ensure the games appeal to contemporary audiences.

In addition to UFO 50, the Indie World Showcase revealed more than a dozen other indie titles. Highlights included Little Kitty, Big City, Content Warning, Winter Burrow, and Mina the Hollower. Release dates vary, with some arriving in the coming weeks and others scheduled for 2026.

A physical edition of UFO 50 is also available for preorder through Fangamer for $35. Players can choose to experience the collection on either the original Nintendo Switch or the newer Switch 2, with both versions offering the full set of games.

Nintendo’s presentation once again demonstrated its commitment to bringing a wide range of independent titles to its consoles, with UFO 50’s surprise launch standing out as one of the event’s most unexpected announcements.