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A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home release date

Out nowGamePC, Nintendo Switch

Follow Mat, the Scavenger, on his long journey to find his way back home. Experience a world full of threats from a rat's unique perspective, while fighting and sneaking on a rodent's most dangerous adventure.

Release date
April 3, 2026
Developer
The Dreamerians
Publisher
HandyGames
Genre
Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: April 3, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: April 3, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

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When does A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home release?

A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home released on April 3, 2026.

What time does A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home unlock?

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Which platforms is A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home on?

A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home is releasing on PC, Nintendo Switch.

Has A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home been delayed?

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