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Evaluation
Super Cable Boy launched on November 20, 2020 and received a steady stream of post-launch updates through early 2024. In the months following launch, the developer shipped several feature patches adding achievements, controller rumble, new secret areas, additional collectibles, localization support, and quality-of-life improvements. The soundtrack DLC was released on June 24, 2021.
In March 2022, the developer announced a level editor feature (the "Arcade"), which entered public testing at that time. On January 26, 2024, the developer formally released the Arcade publicly alongside a Linux and macOS port — this appears to be the most substantial update the game has received and represents the completion of the level editor feature that had been in testing since 2022.
There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store. The sole DLC (the soundtrack) was released in June 2021. The developer has made no announcements of future content since the January 26, 2024 update, and there is no roadmap or teaser pointing to anything beyond that release. The January 2024 patch, which brought the Arcade feature to all players and expanded platform support, is the most recent developer communication on record. With no outstanding commitments and no further updates since January 26, 2024, the game appears to have reached its complete state.
Evidence
Developer released the Arcade (level editor) publicly alongside Linux and macOS ports. This is the most recent developer communication.
Developer announced the level editor ('Super Cable Boy Maker') entering public testing, stating the long-term goal was to explore user-generated content.
You are super. You have a cable. And you are a boy. Super Cable Boy is a retro inspired platformer, where you are put into the role of a living handheld gaming system with a power cord. Collect game cartridges to become more powerful and take on your quest to defeat , a mysterious entity that threatens to destroy the world.
Get ready to
Throw your plug like a grappling hook and get dizzy
Jump and dash and stuff
See alternative dimensions
Fly around (crazy isn't it?)
Collect onigiris, don't they look delicious?
Prepare your body for some mind-bending retroesque glichart, a weird story and some solid platforming action!