The creepy yet cute aesthetic thatCult of the Lambuses already allowsCult of the Lambto tap into a wide audience of players, but its latest announcement should help increase the game’s playerbase significantly. This week theDevolver Digital-published game revealed that alongside its release on PC,Cult of the Lambwill also be available on major consoles - including the previous generation’s PS4 and Xbox One.
Cult of the Lamblikely would have performed well without the addition of consoles, but this decision should help the game reach even more people. Even though Steam is used by almost everyone that enjoys playing games on PC, andthe recently launched Steam Deckhas provided an opportunity for the marketplace to grow, it still doesn’t allow for as wide of a release as with consoles included.Cult of the Lambalso now has an opportunity to excel on devices that could serve the game well.
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Cult of the Lamb on Console
The juxtaposition of horror with cute aesthetics inCult of the Lambis likely to draw in a very diverse crowd of fans. This grows even more on the major home consoles that a lot of people will own, and it opens up opportunities for promotions like inclusion with PS Plus and other services. This might not be major to some, but for many it’s a great opportunity to experience a new game likeCult of the Lamb.
It also joins the likes ofStardew Valleyand other similar titles in filling the hole left byAnimal Crossing’s lack of availability on non-Nintendo consoles. Not everyone wants to invest in a computer for gaming, or a Nintendo Switch to play titles likeAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.Cult of the Lambexpanding to meet players' needs past these options is a niche that has been serviced in the past, but there’s still a lot of potential forCult of the Lambto take advantage of.
However, looking past what Xbox and PlayStation provideCult of the Lamb,it’s clear that the Nintendo Switch might be the perfect way to experience the game.Cult of the Lamb’s development had to adaptto the ongoing pandemic, and after different iterations one thing that’s continued to grow is its roguelike aspects. This style of gameplay can be rewarding and fun but tends to result in quick bursts of time spent. WhileCult of the Lambwill be fleshed out by other aspects, roguelike gameplay works incredibly well for a mobile environment.
The Steam Deck might have provided an opportunity for this to be explored more, and other consoles likely have a wider fanbase, but there’s no denying that Switch is the premier console for gaming on the go. It can be a way to experience long-form, narrative-driven games likeThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntjust as easily as it can be a way to get a few minutes in with titles likeCult of the Lamb. SinceAnimal Crossing: New Horizons’ support has ended, there’s also a growing market on the Switch thatCult of the Lambcan tap into.
It might not be a one-to-one of whatAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsprovides, butCult of the Lambbrings fresh elements that allow it to stand out. AsCult of the Lambgets closer to release sometime this year, its unique approach should be able to draw in even more prospective players.Cult of the Lambshould be able to benefit greatly from its expansion onto the Nintendo Switch and other consoles, but prospective players will just have to wait and see what they offer.
Cult of the Lambis scheduled to release in 2022 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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