Refractor is physics-based Metroidvania coming to Switch

Posted byby Mike Minotti
June 10, 2019
Updated June 19, 2025
1 min

Refractor had some time in spotlight during the Kinda Funny Games Showcase today as part of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) festivities.

We knew that Refractor was coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC at some point in 2020. The developer, NextGen Pants, Inc, revealed that it will also release on Switch on the same day as the other platforms.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.