This article was originally written for TheNintendoVillage.com, a website I founded and ran from 2018 to 2021.

Team 17’s latest entry in The Escapists universe - The Survivalists - is arriving on Switch next month, with the game receiving a 9 October release date.

The co-op survival title sees players try and eke out an existence on a series of procedurally-generated islands, with the ability to enlist an army of monkeys to help guard camp and gather resources.

Players who pre-order the game will also receive the Monkey Business DLC pack featuring a bunch of extra accessories for their character and primate pals.

If you want to give the game a whirl before deciding to pre-order, you can download a free demo from the eShop now.

Check out the release date trailer below and let us know if you’re picking this one up!

Source: Team17