New horizons open for the Caracal Games title following a successful Nintendo Switch Launch

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Star Overdrive
Is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X on June 19

New horizons open for the Caracal Games title following a successful Nintendo Switch Launch


Montpellier, France – April 17, 2025. Italian Independent developer Caracal Games and publisher Dear Villagers are proud to announce that Star Overdrive (trailer, eShop, press kit), their high-speed action open-world game is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on June 19 after a great reception on Nintendo Switch.


Star Overdrive’s Nintendo Switch Accolade trailer is available here:



Pre-orders for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms are already available, and players can choose between the standard edition at 34,99 USD and the Deluxe Edition at 39,99 USD which includes 3 styles, 1 design and 50 dyes for the Hoverboard, as well as the digital Original Soundtrack and the digital Manga written and drawn by the Caracal Games team, narrating a prequel story to the Star Overdrive main story.

Alongside working on porting the game on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, the Caracal Games team is hard at work on integrating player’s feedback in future patches for the Nintendo Switch version as soon as possible and implement them in the other versions as well ahead of their release date.

KEY FEATURES

Hoverboard Navigation and Racing: Speed through vast landscapes, perform incredible tricks, and gain the edge in intense combat.

Emergent Physics-Based Gameplay:Unleash and combine powers to battle enemies, bend the laws of physics, and solve intricate puzzles.
Mysterious and Diverse Alien World:Journey through four uniquely distinct biomes, each brimming with challenges and secrets to uncover.
Epic Battles Against Creatures of All Sizes:Engage with unique creatures, from small-scale rivals to towering bosses, each requiring strategy and skill to overcome.

Follow Star Overdrive on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/star_overdrive/

https://www.tiktok.com/@star_overdrive

https://x.com/star_overdrive

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560770525416

https://www.youtube.com/@star_overdrive


Follow Caracal Games on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/star_overdrive_dev/

https://bsky.app/profile/caracalgames.bsky.social

https://x.com/CaracalGames

KEY INFO
Genre: Open-world, Action, Adventure, Indie

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X

Release date: June 19th, 2025

Website: https://staroverdrive.com/

About Caracal Games

Caracal Games is an independent game development studio based in Rome, Italy, recognized for its dedication to crafting unique and engaging experiences. The studio began as a small three-person team and steadily grew to a family of ten through the development of titles like Downward in 2017 and OkunoKA in 2018, which laid the foundation for future projects. In 2023, they continued to push boundaries with 2021: Moon Escape, bringing a fresh perspective to retro gaming. The team also collaborates with major publishers, optimizing and porting titles such as Martha is Dead and Blanc for the Nintendo Switch. Awarded the IVGA Best Italian Indie Studio in 2017, Caracal continues to evolve, driven by seasoned developers from both AA and AAA backgrounds.

About Dear Villagers

Based in the South of France, in sunny Montpellier, we are a boutique publishing label composed of a team of twenty people. Open-minded and versatile, Dear Villagers offers handcrafted marketing and production guidance. Our mission: We tell memorable stories through memorable games. We love pixels, but we believe in people.