Switchblade

Switchblade

Early access since Aug 2018

War is the new sport in Switchblade, an arena-based 5v5 vehicle action game that combines high-octane combat with an ever-shifting selection of strategic choices.

65% positive · 196 reviews
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In early access, development status unclear
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Evaluation

Switchblade entered Steam Early Access on August 28, 2018 as a free-to-play vehicular MOBA. The developer, Lucid Games, was actively posting updates through 2019 and into early 2020, shipping new vehicles, a battle pass system, competitive ranked mode, and various patches. The last developer communication of any kind was a hotfix patch posted on March 11, 2020. Since that date — more than six years ago as of today — there have been no posts, patches, announcements, or any other official communication from the developer. The game never left Early Access and no 1.0 release was ever announced or delivered. Lucid Games had previously committed to a full release and described an extensive roadmap of planned features. None of those were formally marked complete, nor did the developer ever post a statement confirming that development had ended or that the game was being shut down. Adding to the concern, the game is no longer purchasable on Steam — there are no available purchase options — which strongly suggests the game has been delisted or otherwise taken offline, even though its store page remains visible. This combination of years of total developer silence, an unfinished Early Access state, and the inability to acquire the game points to an effectively abandoned project.
Evidence
Hotfix patch 1.38 — the last official communication from the developer. No posts of any kind have followed since this date.
news post · Mar 11, 2020 source ambiguous
high
Developer announced the transition to Free to Play and described plans for a full release out of Early Access, committing to ongoing development and an eventual 1.0 launch.
news post · Jan 22, 2019 source content planned
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Lucid Publishing Ltd
Achievements
32
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game



Switchblade is a completely free arena-based 5v5 vehicular shooter that combines high-octane combat with an ever-shifting array of strategic choices. Seamlessly switch between heavily armed vehicles at any time to create endless tactical choices.

Switchblade is in Early Access and may have bugs and balance issues.

In-game purchases optional

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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