Draknek & Friends Direct - All announcements!
27th July 2021 - Indie dev and now publisher Draknek & Friends have hosted their first mini press conference, showcasing all that’s to come in 2021 and beyond, for the puzzle powerhouse studio.
A lot has been announced: a release date for their first published title, a new game unveil, huge content update for A Monster’s Expedition, console ports and more.
Here’s a breakdown of everything showcased during the Draknek Direct:
A Monster’s Expedition: coming to Switch on 5th August:
A Monster’s Expedition is an adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans. Released in September 2020 on PC and Apple Arcade, the cuddliest monster is coming to Switch on August 5th, 2021, including the brand new Museum Expansion Update on launch day.
A Monster’s Expedition: FREE Museum Update - on all available platforms on 5th August
Alongside the Switch reveal, there will also be a huge (and free!) new content update, coming to PC, Apple Arcade & Switch on 5th August. The Museum Update will feature more than 100 new puzzle islands (!!!) now seamlessly implemented into the open world of the game, and more than a dozen new and hilarious exhibits to encounter - like the famous “Reluctant Drink Sac”, or the terrifying-sounding “Leech-Powered Surgeon” !
Publishing debut Bonfire Peaks releasing 30th September 2021 on PC, Switch and PlayStation 4 & 5
Set your belongings on fire on a beautiful voxel art puzzle island - move onwards, move upwards, and leave nothing behind! Draknek & Friends publishing debut title Bonfire Peaks is a puzzle game about closure, developed by Corey Martin. Bonfire Peaks will release on 30th September on PC, Switch and PlayStation 4 & 5.
NEW GAME REVEAL: Mashup sequel Sokobond Express to come out Q2 2022
Sokobond Express is the brand new title from Draknek & Friends, the mashup sequel of two Draknek classics in one - Sokobond and Cosmic Express. Sokobond Express has been officially revealed during the Draknek Direct, and will launch in 2022.
Hit classics from Draknek catalogue coming to Switch on 2nd September
Sokobond is an elegantly designed puzzle game about chemistry, and also Draknek’s first commercial title. Sokobond will release on Switch on 2nd September 2021, and on mobile in 2022. It will also be localized for the first time on all platforms in the following langages: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese.
Relive the first appearance of the monster in an adorable puzzle game about making snowmen. A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build will release on Switch on 2nd September.
Plan the train route for the universe's most awkward space colony in this deliciously brain-melting puzzle game! Cosmic Express will release on Switch on 2nd September, with controller support available for the first time on its PC counterpart.