This is a surprise update!
As many of you know, we've been trying to link up with the perfect publishing partner for the past year. Given that we've been sitting on a finished product, we've made a BIG decision.....
Drumroll, please!
Tuh tuh tuh truh tuh tuh truh....! We will be releasing the game ourselves! This empowers us to deliver Pixel Noir directly to you, our backers and the fans! So, without further ado......
January 18, 2024 Pixel Noir will launch on PC, Mac and Linux available on Steam!
BOOM! Mark your calendars, set your alarms, tell your pals, snitch on the cat lady down the street, and join us for an unforgettable journey as we head to launch day! But that's not all...
January 18th also happens to be the start of MAGFest in Oxon Hill, MD!
In celebration of the end of an era in development, we will present the full version of Pixel Noir to the general public at
MAGFest's Indie game showcase (MIVS)! If you're going, swing by our booth for some good times and exclusive merch!
Note: cover art for the Pixel Noir Arrange Album is still under construction
- DRM-free Pixel Noir USB keys with the digital OST for $25
- Physical Pixel Noir Arrange Albums by various musicians for $10
- Stylish Pixel Noir T-shirts for $20
- All of the above for a sweet $50 bundle deal!
Early Access, Launch Discount & The Great Beyond!
Heads up, savvy gamers! The Early Access price is available right now of $14.99 at the moment, but come launch day, it will leave Early Access and transition to its retail price of $24.99. But fear not! We will roll out a 20% launch discount on Steam during the first week! Backers, you're already covered, so enjoy getting in on the ground floor and helping us build this odyssey of a game!
You get a discount. You get a discount. *Everybody* gets a discount!
After launch, we'll transition to getting out the backer rewards! We plan on having a more detailed backer rewards-based Kickstarter update sometime in the months after launch. That all said, this is a great time to ensure that your
BackerKit survey is current- link here to review!
Porting will also be a central focus after this initial launch. Pixel Noir will first spread its wings on Steam, then Epic Store, and GoG for PC/Mac/Linux. After that, Nintendo Switch will be our next goal with XBox Series X and PS4/5 on the horizon! Our dev team is taking on the challenge of porting with no publisher in the mix.
The SWDTech Games mantra
That's A Wrap For This Update!
We're thrilled about this initial release! We also want to say
thanks and congratulations to all the backers and Early Access patrons--this will be the end of an era and hopefully the start of a new one!

Stay tuned for more updates as we figure out the best way to bring Pixel Noir to you. Here's how you can stay in the know:
- Spread the Word: Share a story or status on the social medias of your choice that Pixel Noir will be launching January 18th! Please tell people about this unique TBRPG that our team has carefully developed over many years of work and dedication!
- Join Our Discord: Prepare for launch by joining the Pixel Noir community on our SWDTech Games Discord server. You'll receive exclusive screenshots and granular development updates while chatting with the team!
Our next official update will be on January 17th--the day before Pixel Noir launches!
// Team SWDTech
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