KRAFTON said on the 15th that it will officially announce the Nintendo Switch release of the survival life simulation game "Dinkum."
The news was unveiled worldwide through Nintendo's online showcase "Nintendo Direct" held on Sept. 12 and was announced simultaneously through events in Japan, the United States, and Europe. Nintendo Direct is a flagship online showcase hosted by Nintendo and is a global event that draws the attention of millions of gamers each time.
Along with the announcement, pre-sales began on the Nintendo eShop for the "Dinkum" digital download package. Nintendo Switch pre-purchasers will receive a "Battlegrounds costume set" as a bonus that can be worn in Dinkum in-game, and a 10% discount will be applied during the pre-sale period. A physical Nintendo Switch package is also scheduled for release, with pre-sales starting on the 16th.
The Nintendo Switch version is set for a global release on Nov. 6. The pre-sale period runs until 8:59 a.m. on Nov. 6, Korea time, and a demo will be available from the moment the eShop page opens.
"Dinkum" is a survival life simulation game developed by Australian solo developer James Bendon, featuring island pioneering set against unique flora and fauna inspired by Australia. Through a variety of content such as exploration, crafting, breeding, farming, gathering, and hunting, players can decorate their own island and enjoy distinctive play.
After five years of development, it launched in Steam Early Access in Jul. 2022, transitioned to the official 1.0 version in Apr. 2025, and has sold more than 1.4 million copies to date (as of Aug. 2025). It has also maintained a "Very Positive" rating on the Steam platform with a 92% positive score, demonstrating high satisfaction in the global community.