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STING has announced that the board game RPG Viractal: Will You Trust Your Party?<\/strong> will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 30th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Viractal\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Viractal has already enjoyed success on PC, launching January 26, 2026 to \u201cVery Positive\u201d reviews on Steam<\/a>. Current and future updates planned for the PC version are also planned to be implemented with the Switch versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game mixes the traditional board game elements dice and cards with procedurally generated maps that change with each playthrough. It also supports online multiplayer so players can join friends to enjoy a full board game experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Viractal\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Viractal\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The game also supports Voice Chat with a unique \u201cDevil\u2019s Whisper\u201d system that plays into the betrayal aspect. During online co-op, players will receive secret messages offering a pact that gives extra awards but may be detrimental to your teammates. Be aware though, each new contract escalates in demands and may cause your voice in-game to change temporarily. Will you cooperate with your friends to tackle challenges together or secretly set things up so you come out on top? The choice lies with you, but luck lies with the dice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Viractal\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Viractall: Will You Trust Your Party?<\/em> will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 September 30th at $24.99 USD and on Switch 1 at $19.99 USD, with an available upgrade pack for $4.99 USD.\u00a0
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