Summary
The action-packed sandbox titleSquirrel With a Gunnow has an official release window for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which is set for the fall of 2024, according to a brand-new trailer. The game is also set to release on August 29 for PC players on Steam and players can wishlist it on all platforms to be notified the same day, though there is no concrete launch date for either the PS5 orXbox Series Xversions.
Squirrel With a Gunmade waves on the internetwhen developer Daniel DeEntremont revealed some gameplay footage of the game back in 2022, which amused fans and quickly went viral due to its over-the-top sandbox gameplay and unique premise. The original footage showed the titular squirrel exploring an open world while wielding a handgun and engaging in various antics throughout the map.
The new trailer, which came out duringthe ongoing Gamescom 2024 event, shows off a few new mechanics, weapons, and powerups, such as a remote control car, multiple types of guns, and even a slew of wearable hats to unlock. The short teaser, in which the squirrel engages in various minigames and activities like playing football, racing in an RC car, and platforming, also confirmed a release window of fall 2024 for the game’s console versions.
Squirrel With a Gun Trailer Confirms Console Release Window
Squirrel With a Gunwasbuilt using Unreal Engine 5, ensuring fairly robust, current-gen visuals and a detailed world for players to explore and discover various Easter eggs and secrets throughout. As far as the plot goes, it seems fairly simple, involving a squirrel who happens to get his hands on a gun, which quickly escalates into a wide-scale rampage with a variety of weapons and items to use.
In terms of gameplay, many have compared it tothe sandbox titleGoat Simulator,which similarly saw players control a wild animal and cause chaos throughout the city in much the same way. The biggest difference, of course, isSquirrel With aGun’semphasis on weapons and seemingly having a bit more of a cohesive narrative, though it remains to be seen what it might actually entail.
WhileSquirrel With a Gunalready had a set release date for the PC via Steam, the new trailer is the first time console players have seen any concrete information on a potential port. As of now, there is still no information on a potential Nintendo Switch release for the game or if the developer plans to launch it on the rumored Switch 2, so fans will have to wait and see after the game launches later this year.
