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Suda51’s ‘Romeo Is a Dead Man’ Playable at Gamescom as Switch 2 Feasibility Tests Begin

The studio is targeting a 2026 PS5 launch as it evaluates Unreal Engine support that could enable a Switch 2 version.

Overview

  • Hands-on reports highlight stylized third-person action that leans on melee combat with supporting gunplay and comic-book cutscenes.
  • The demo featured Subspace sequences with simple puzzles and a shift to tighter, linear stages instead of an open-world structure.
  • Suda51 said the team is testing whether its Unreal Engine build will run on Nintendo’s next console, cautioning that no port is confirmed.
  • Narrative influences include a Doc-and-Marty-style bond between Romeo and his grandfather and Romeo & Juliet motifs, with zombie-inspired Rotter enemies.
  • Grasshopper’s dedicated leads for story, action, and art are steering development, and details beyond the 2026 PS5 window and any additional platforms remain unannounced.