Alright, circle April 17 on your calendars because Panic is about to drop some major news on the second season of Playdate games. Dubbed the Playdate Update, this shindig starts at 1PM ET. They’re not just teasing us—expect the full scoop on who’s making the games, how to get your hands on them, and, yes, how much it’ll cost you. (Because let’s be real, that’s what we all want to know.)
Remember how the Playdate won us over? That quirky little handheld that dishes out two free games every week for 12 weeks straight. Season one was a blast, packed with hits from legends like Keita Takahashi. We’re talking a smorgasbord of genres—adventure, platformers, and whatever else the devs dreamed up. It was like a buffet, but for your gaming soul.
After a few bumps post-launch (because what doesn’t have those?), Panic didn’t just sit around. They rolled out Catalog, an on-device store, to keep the games coming. And then, in October 2024, they hit us with the news we’d been hoping for: season two is officially happening in 2025.
Here’s a nugget to chew on: between Playdate and Catalog, developers have pocketed over $1M. Not too shabby, right? And with 70K units flying off the shelves since 2022, it’s clear this little gadget has legs. Just a heads-up, though—the price has jumped to $229 from $179. Is it worth the extra dough? That’s for you to decide.
Don’t just sit there—tune into Panic’s site or YouTube to catch the live reveal on April 17 at 1PM ET. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this.
