Bearnard News

[p]At the beginning of 2025, I started working on the Nintendo Switch port, which also brought plenty of improvements and changes to the PC version. And that's not all! The latest patch adds support for 8 new languages, including several Asian ones. So if English or Polish isn't your first language, you can now enjoy the game in your own. Below is the summary of the most important changes and fixes.
[/p][h3]Fixed:
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• [p]Fixed occasional problems when connecting / disconnecting a gamepad[/p]
• [p]Scrolls panel do not stay on a screen when the game is unpaused[/p]
• [p]Fixed some edge-cases with Steam integration[/p]
• [p]Pause menu is no longer displayed when a gamepad is disconnected on a death screen[/p]
• [p]The game no longer crashes when a player rapidly clicks "Continue" button in a main menu[/p]
• [p]The game no longer crashes when a player pauses the game in a very specific moment of some cutscenes[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Changed:[/h3]

• [p]Translated the game to 8 new languages: Chinese Simplified and Traditional, Korean, Japanese, Spanish (LATAM), Portugese (BR), German, French[/p]
• [p]Improved English dialogues quality[/p]
• [p]Updated Godot Engine to a version 3.6. It does not bring any significant improvements for the player, but keeps me up to date and makes further patching easier[/p]
• [p]Made tons of optimizations for slower computers[/p]
• [p]Improved enemies placement / movement in some levels to make combat more appealing [/p]

[p]

Cheers,
Mike[/p]

[h3]Hey hey, [/h3]
[h3]it’s your favorite bear (me) with a fancy new upgrade:[/h3]

[h3]The Deluxe Edition of Bearnard is officially out on Nintendo Switch! [/h3]



[h3]What’s in it?[/h3]
Well, obviously the full game, where I jump, fight and hunt for secrets.
PLUS the digital soundtrack, so you can relive all the chaos and card-based tension even when you’re… making a sandwich (with honey of course).

It also helps support the solo dev who’s been keeping my fur nice and shiny!

So if you wanna go Deluxe, now’s the time.
Treat yourself. Support small devs. Be the bear. 🐾

[h3]🛒 GRAB IT RIGHT HERE! 🛒[/h3]

Cheers, Mike & Bearnard

[h3]Now you can take me, your favorite bear buddy, anywhere – from your couch to your long train rides, or even deep into the forest where the bears sleep (just bring snacks). 🌲[/h3]

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But before we dive into the adventure…
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who played Bearnard on Steam!
We (Mike and I) appreciate your feedback, reviews, streaming, and support in spreading the word.
Thanks to you, this game has grown, and we couldn't be more grateful. 🤎

[h3]Okay, I am ready for all the action, are you?!
There’s only one way to find out: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/bearnard-switch/[/h3]

[h3]Have fun,
Mike & Bearnard[/h3]

[h2]Tomorrow’s the day. I repeat: TOMORROW IS THE DAY I'll be able to run around on your Nintendo Switch! 🐾[/h2]

[h3]Just one fluffy legend (me), a very good bow, and an adventure full of jumping, thinking, and card-slinging.[/h3]



If you’ve got a Switch and a love for games where bears can outsmart skeletons, you’re gonna love this.

And if not… I’m still coming over to your console. You just have to click the link below.
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bearnard-switch/


No, seriously, CLICK IT!
[h3]CLICK THE LINK![/h3]

Roar.

[h3]See you May 9th.[/h3]

Bear hugs all around, Bearnard 🏹

[h3]Okay, update: yesterday there were three bears, today one bear ate too many berries and had to nap. Now it’s just me and my slightly confused cousin preparing for the Nintendo Switch release party![/h3]



[h3]In just 2 days, Bearnard arrives with:[/h3]
🎯 Precision archery (don’t ask how I aim with paws),
♟️ Tactical, turn-based battles,
🃏 A deck of cards so sharp it could shave a pinecone.

See you soon. Bring snacks (honey-coated).⤵️ https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bearnard-switch/