Switch retail release of Worms W.M.D. has been cancelled

[Hero of Legend]

Going by the tweet, I assume the PS4 and XBO retail releases did terribly?

 

[Tregard]

Cost of carts probably weren't worth it.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Cost of carts probably weren't worth it.

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The game is less than 5 GB on Switch. Cart cost wouldn't be the problem in this scenario.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Cost of carts probably weren't worth it.

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Doubt that the reason considering all other indie retail releases on Switch.
The game probably just didnt sell enough to warrant an extra retail release based on the information they had from other retail releases.

 

[Slick Butter]

Oof. That sucks. At least it's available digitally still, I have WMD on PC and it's awesome! Definitely my favorite Worms.

 

[Sagadego17]

will pass on this unless price drop. too bad.

 

[Hero]

That's unfortunate but I just kind of wonder if WORMS is appealing to mass audiences these days.

They should create a Battle Royale mode.

 

[Nintendojitsu]

This does not necessarily prevent Limited Run from doing it themselves.

 

[srtrestre]

Bummer. I pulled the trigger a couple of weeks ago and was impressed by the quality of the port.

 

[Oregano]

Bomba?

 

[Martin]

Hmm lets hope they will release Yooka Laylee on retail Switch. But I have some doubts now ...

 

[Aprikurt]

To be honest I know people like things physically, but there's just not much point for some games, especially with a UK dev like Team 17. The Switch still has very limited shelf space here.

 

[The Boat]

That's a shame. The game is great though and it's perfectly suited to digital (and the Switch).

 

[jariw]

Doubt that the reason considering all other indie retail releases on Switch.
The game probably just didnt sell enough to warrant an extra retail release based on the information they had from other retail releases.

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Even with the 20% discount it now got on the EU eShop, it's one of the most expensive digital-only titles on the eShop.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Even with the 20% discount it now got on the EU eShop, it's one of the most expensive digital-only titles on the eShop.

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Yeah, i was happy to see it on sale...but the price surprised me quite a bit.
Probably the reason why not many people talk about it since its priced higher than the top selling, tier a eShop games like Minecraft, Rocket League, StarDew Valley, Overcooked etc.

If the price works out for them thats perfect but i feel they could have gathered more buzz for the release if they priced it a bit lower.