Case Solved: The London Files Gets July 29 Release Date on Switch

Cozy noir puzzle title Case Solved: The London Files now has a confirmed launch date on Nintendo Switch. According to Nintendo Everything, developer Minimol Games and publisher SpecNext have set the game to release digitally on July 29, 2026.

The game was first announced for Switch on June 16, with the initial reveal only promising a summer release window. Nintendo Everything reports that the exact date arrived on July 2, alongside confirmation that the title will be a digital-only download at launch.

A 1960s Murder Mystery Built on Logic

Case Solved: The London Files drops players into a 1960s-inspired version of London where a string of murders needs solving. Per the official overview shared by Nintendo Everything, witness statements conflict, alibis don’t hold up, and everyone involved has a motive, leaving logic as the only path to the truth.

Rather than relying on action or exploration, the game structures each investigation as a self-contained logic puzzle. Players must gather suspect information, examine environmental clues, and cross-reference conflicting testimonies to identify who is lying, with the developers noting that success depends on catching details that don’t add up rather than guessing.

Three Cases Across an Iconic City

According to the game’s description, players will work through three distinct cases set across recognizable corners of London, including a scenario involving a concert gone wrong and another tied to a famous clock tower. The narrative frames players as a detective working their way up toward Scotland Yard’s elite ranks as they crack each case.

Visually, the game leans into a softer take on classic noir, pairing hand-drawn 2D scenes with a jazz-inspired soundtrack. Nintendo Everything notes that the presentation emphasizes quiet, atmospheric touches like soft rain and subtle shadows, aiming for a relaxed pace that fits its “cozy” branding despite the murder-mystery subject matter.

Release Details

With the July 29, 2026 release date now locked in, Case Solved: The London Files joins a growing lineup of narrative-driven puzzle games heading to Switch. The digital-only launch means players won’t have a physical option at release, based on the confirmation shared by Nintendo Everything.

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