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CloverPit Launches on Switch 2, PS5, Switch, and PS4

The console release brings a game with over 1 million copies sold and a "Very Positive" Steam rating to a wider audience, with platform-specific optimizations that could attract players who prefer console gaming.

Key Facts

  • CloverPit released on Switch 2, PS5, Switch, and PS4 on August 13, 2026, priced at 1,200 yen (tax included).
  • The game has sold over 1 million copies and has more than 5 million players across its platforms.
  • CloverPit was originally released on Steam on September 27, 2025, with a "Very Positive" rating from about 24,000 reviews, 90% recommending it.
  • The new console versions include the Hardmode Update, which doubles the required repayment amount.
  • The Switch 2 version supports mouse operation and performance improvements, while PS5 and PS4 versions feature DualSense and DualShock light effects.

Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Game Spark.

CloverPit Launches on Switch 2, PS5, Switch, and PS4

Future Friends Games released the Switch 2, PS5, Switch, and PS4 versions of CloverPit today, August 13, 2026. The game, developed by Panik Arcade, is a roguelite slot machine title where players are trapped in a rusty cell and must spin a five-reel slot to earn money and repay a debt before a deadline. The new console versions include all previously distributed update content, including the Hardmode Update, which doubles the required repayment amount. The Switch 2 version supports mouse operation and performance improvements, while the PS5 and PS4 versions feature light effects on DualSense and DualShock controllers. The game has sold over 1 million copies and has more than 5 million players across its existing platforms, which include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, iOS, and Android. It was originally released on Steam on September 27, 2025, where it holds a "Very Positive" rating based on about 24,000 user reviews, with 90% recommending it. The price for the new console versions is 1,200 yen (tax included).

CloverPit is a roguelite slot game inspired by the dark atmosphere of Buckshot Roulette and the addictiveness of Balatro. Players use items called Lucky Charms to influence symbol appearance and increase winnings, combining over 150 types of items to build strategies. Demon symbols can confiscate earned money, adding an element of risk. The game features multiple endings and an endless mode for high score chasing.

The new console versions are optimized per platform. The Switch 2 version adds mouse support and performance improvements. The PS5 and PS4 versions use the light effects on DualSense and DualShock controllers. All versions include the Hardmode Update, which increases the required repayment amount for a tougher challenge. The game is not a real gambling simulator; it uses in-game fictional currency, not real money.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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