Bloober Team's 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' Announced for Switch 2, 2027 Release
This marks Bloober Team's first announced project specifically designed for Switch 2's handheld mode, indicating the studio's move to leverage the console's unique touch and motion features for a horror experience.
Key Facts
- Bloober Team announced 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, 2026.
- The game is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
- 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' is exclusive to the Switch 2's handheld mode.
- The protagonist is named Holden, and players use touch controls to interfere with the game world, affecting his sanity.
- Bloober Team previously developed the 'Silent Hill 2' remake and the 'Layers of Fear' series.
Reporting from 5 sources: 4Gamer.net, Automaton, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark, and 1 more.
Bloober Team announced 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' on September 9, 2026, during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast. The new horror adventure is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 and is exclusive to the console's handheld mode. The game follows protagonist Holden, who is drawn by an eerie voice into a fog-shrouded land. Players control Holden but also interfere with the world through touch controls, unlocking doors and reading minds. This interference appears to Holden as supernatural phenomena, causing him to gradually lose his sanity. Players must manage his sanity while uncovering the truth behind 'something.' Sources note that tilting the Switch 2 console may also be required for some actions. Bloober Team is known for the remake of 'Silent Hill 2' and the 'Layers of Fear' series. The announcement was part of a broader Nintendo Direct showcase that included multiple titles.
The announcement came during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 stream, where Bloober Team revealed a game built around the Switch 2's portable capabilities. Unlike typical console horror titles, 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' requires players to operate the console itself, tilting it to perform certain actions. The protagonist Holden perceives all player interference, including unlocking doors and calling out to people's hearts, as supernatural events. This mechanic drives the central tension: the more players help, the more Holden's sanity erodes. Sources across the cluster agree on the 2027 release window and handheld-only status, though they differ on whether the game is described as horror or adventure. Bloober Team's prior work on the 'Silent Hill 2' remake and 'Layers of Fear' series positions this as a return to psychological horror. The game's fog-shrouded setting and mind-reading mechanics suggest a focus on atmosphere over action.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 5 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 新作アドベンチャー「Onyx: The Dark Grip」がNintendo Switch 2で2027年に配信決定
- Automaton Nintendo Switch 2「携帯モード特化」ゲーム『Onyx: The Dark Grip』発表、2027年発売へ。タッチ操作で世界に“干渉”、Bloober Teamが手がける新作
- Denfaminicogamer 新作ホラーゲーム『Onyx: The Dark Grip』2027年にNintendo Switch 2向けにリリース決定。『サイレントヒル2』リメイク版を手がけたBloober Teamの新作
- Game Spark 携帯モード専用の新作ホラゲ『Onyx: The Dark Grip』2027年リリース！リメイク版『サイレントヒル2』など手がけたBloober Teamが開発【Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9】
- Inside 携帯モード専用の新作ホラゲ『Onyx: The Dark Grip』2027年リリース！リメイク版『サイレントヒル2』など手がけたBloober Teamが開発【Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9】