October 22nd 2024.
When will Nintendo finally make an official announcement about Rockstock? Excitement and anticipation continue to grow as more information about Nintendo's secret online Switch game has been leaked, revealing exciting features like PvP battles and mechs.
It's no surprise that understanding Nintendo can be a bit tricky, but the confusion surrounding their "Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program" is even baffling for their standards. This program, which was announced earlier this month, is said to be related to a new feature for the Nintendo Switch Online service and will involve up to 10,000 playtesters who are sworn to secrecy.
However, as you can imagine, some of these testers couldn't resist sharing their experiences and details of the test, leading to Nintendo scrambling to take down any screenshots or clips shared on social media. Despite their efforts, even more information has been leaked today.
Interestingly, the test doesn't even start until October 23rd, but it has already been datamined extensively, revealing a lot of exciting details before anyone has even had the chance to play it. Many of these leaks can be found on Bluesky, a platform similar to Twitter, which Nintendo has yet to take down. Unfortunately, we can't share these leaks for legal reasons.
What we can tell you is that the game is currently codenamed Rockstock, but the final name is still a mystery. It appears to have been developed by Nintendo's Entertainment Planning & Development Production Group No. 4, the team behind popular titles such as 1-2-Switch, Ring Fit Adventure, Nintendo Switch Sports, and the recently announced Alarmo.
Based on the files and references found in the programming code (similar to how Fortnite leaks work), it seems that Rockstock will have a strong focus on PvP competitive action, despite initial leaks suggesting cooperative gameplay to build a planet. The game also features a character creator, mini-games, and mechs, indicating a large and ambitious project.
It's quite peculiar that Nintendo would release such a game during the holiday season, as it is likely the last Christmas for the Switch as Nintendo's primary console. This could suggest that the game will also be available on the rumored Switch 2. The leaked soundtrack, which can be found on Bluesky, features a variety of tunes with a laidback Splatoon vibe and what appears to be an alien singing in the background.
With the game set to be played by some tomorrow, it's safe to say that the internet will be flooded with gameplay videos, and Nintendo won't be able to stop it. While they should have anticipated this, there has been no hint of an official reveal from Nintendo.
Not only is the game itself a mystery, but so is its relation to the Switch 2 and its unveiling, which Nintendo has promised will happen before April next year. Many leakers have claimed it will happen this year, but with October quickly coming to an end, it seems less and less likely.
One can't help but wonder if Nintendo has a plan in place to prevent these leaks. If you have any insights or thoughts about this game, feel free to email us, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter. Our Submit Stuff page also makes it easier to submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features. Don't forget to sign up for exclusive gaming content and the latest releases before they're seen on the site.
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