Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition made its debut on Nintendo Switch and introduced owners to the joys of adorable slime wrangling.
And the Nintendo Switch release of the title was also quite the joyful occasion for its developer!
Nick Popovich, Monomi Park co-founder/CEO and game director, revealed that the game’s launch on Nintendo Switch ended up being “the best day in its sales history“.
This is especially remarkable given that that the game has already been out for nearly 6 years on other platforms, as stated by Popovich:
We're over halfway into Slime Rancher's 6th(!) year of existence and yesterday was the best sales day in its history. Thank you all for supporting our Plortable Edition on Switch! https://t.co/m18hfieend
— Nick Popovich (@NickPopovich) August 12, 2021
While we don’t have specific sales figures, this news only seems to further reinforce the Switch’s uncanny ability to boost indie game sales – as was the case with titles such as Moonlighter and Celeste previously.
About Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition
Welcome to the Far, Far Range.
Slime Rancher is a charming, first-person, sandbox experience. Play as Beatrix LeBeau: a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range.’
Each day will present new challenges and risky opportunities as you attempt to amass a great fortune in the business of slime ranching. Collect colourful slimes, grow crops, harvest resources, and explore the untamed wilds through the mastery of your all-purpose vacpack.
Stake Your Claim
The renowned rancher, Hobson Twillgers, has passed his ranch on to you. Get it back up and running, discover the secrets hidden on this mysterious planet, and dominate the Plort Market.
- Grow crops and raise chickadoos to feed your collection of hungry slimes.
- Complete daily requests from other ranchers to get bonus rewards.
- Earn money to upgrade your vacpack, build more corrals, or expand your ranch.
- Use Slime Science to find rare resources, craft decorations, and create gadgets that will help you on your adventures.
- Explore a sprawling world loaded with lots of secrets and hidden treasures.
