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Animal Well is a 2D action-adventure Metroidvania game with unique CRT-filtered visuals published by Bigmode Games! Read on to learn about its release date, its price, and its target platforms.
Animal Well Release Date and Time
Released on May 9, 2024
Animal Well was released for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on May 9, 2024. The release time was on 9 AM EDT on PC and PlayStation 5, while the Switch release was at midnight local time.
To know when the game was released in your region on PC and PS5, check our time table below!
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (EDT) | May 9, 9:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | May 9, 6:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | May 9, 2:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | May 10, 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | May 10, 1:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | May 9, 10:00 p.m. |
| Japan | May 9, 11:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | May 9, 10:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | May 9, 4:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | May 9, 11:00 a.m. |
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| Price | $24.99 | ||||
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Is Animal Well on Xbox Game Pass?
The game will not be coming to any Xbox platform, and therefore will not be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Is Animal Well on PS Plus?
Yes, Animal Well is available on PS Plus.
Is Animal Well on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, but a subscription is required for Save Data Cloud backup.
Release Announcement History
2024
March 18 — Release Date Announcement
Animal Well finally received its release date with a trailer announcement from the publisher. It was confirmed that the game would be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, offering a broad range of platforms for players to enjoy. The trailer showcased the game’s atmosphere and hinted at the unique puzzle box world, building excitement for its upcoming launch.
2023
January 9 — Publisher’s First Announcement
Bigmode made its first official publishing announcement for Animal Well, offering a detailed breakdown of the game’s concept. The publisher described the game as a puzzle box world, where everything is more than what meets the eye. They emphasized that Animal Well would provide a unique experience capable of evoking emotions like fear, surprise, and delight.
2022
February 10 — Reveal on PlayStation
Animal Well made its first official appearance on PlayStation’s YouTube channel, where a trailer showcasing the game’s initial gameplay was revealed, although it offered little information beyond the title and some gameplay glimpses. Fans got their first taste of the game’s atmospheric world, but details on the plot or mechanics were sparse at this stage.
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