A 2016 Surveillance Thriller-Series Returns for a World That Nearly Caught Up With It
The critically acclaimed Orwell surveillance thrillers come to Nintendo Switch, fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, now available for pre-order at a discount.
January 16, 2026
Hamburg, Germany – January 16, 2026 – Daedalic Entertainment and Osmotic Studios are proud to announce that the critically acclaimed surveillance thriller Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You and its successor Orwell: Ignorance is Strength are coming to Nintendo Switch, fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Both titles will launch on January 21, 2026, with pre-orders available now at a 10% pre-order discount.
Nearly a decade after its original release, Orwell-series continues to resonate with players and critics alike. On Steam, the PC version of the original game maintains a ‘Very Positive’ rating, with 90% of over 15.000 players recommending the game. It is widely praised for its intelligent writing, moral complexity, and its unsettlingly realistic portrayal of digital surveillance. The PC editions remains available on Steam for those who want to experience or revisit the original version [Steam-Links: Keeping an Eye On You and Ignorance is Strength].
Trailer: Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You | Coming to Nintendo Switch
Originally released on PC in 2016 and 2018, the Orwell-series now returns to a world that has, in many ways, caught up with its dystopian vision. In an era shaped by data tracking, digital profiling, and algorithmic decision-making, the game’s central question remains more urgent than ever: how much privacy are we willing to sacrifice in the name of security?
Trailer: Orwell: Ignorance is Strength | Coming to Nintendo Switch
Presskit & trailer download
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vaWKDJ-U0M7AhdqpBEgAoxYBAKCo6Xrf?usp=drive_link
In Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You, players step into the role of a government investigator tasked with monitoring citizens through their private messages, emails, social media activity, and personal data. By deciding what information to forward to the authorities, players directly influence the course of an unfolding terrorism investigation, and with it the lives of the people involved. The game never tells you what the “right” choice is, only that every decision carries consequences.
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Orwell: Ignorance is Strength continues the series with a new story set in the same unsettling world of digital surveillance and political manipulation. Players are once again asked to investigate, analyze, and report on citizens, but this time from a broader geopolitical perspective, dealing with fake news, propaganda, and the power of influence in an age of information warfare. Building on the moral complexity of the original, the sequel expands the scope of player choice, offering a deeper look at how truth can be shaped, distorted, and weaponized.
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With the releases on Nintendo Switch, and fully playable on Nintendo Switch 2, the Orwell-series brings its gripping narrative and ethical dilemmas to console players for the first time. Whether played at home or on the go, its message feels more timely now than ever.
Press inquiries, interview requests, and review codes: bernd.berheide@daedalic.de
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Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 18 years, bringing their titles to every major gaming platform. The lineup of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new lineup of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Yield! Fall of Rome, Into the Emberlands, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish!, and more.Please look out for upcoming games like The Occultist, Woodo, Bloodgrounds, Barotrauma Home & Harbor Expansion, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house, Nacon.
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