Haunted Paws, the two-player cooperative adventure from Lithuanian studio LazyFlock, is scheduled to launch in May 2027. The developer announced the release month during Nintendo's October 28 Indie World showcase, alongside free demos for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The month is confirmed, but an exact release day has not been announced.
According to Gematsu's announcement coverage, the release window also applies to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Nintendo's own store listing separately confirms May 2027 for Switch 2 and indicates that the console demo is available.
Two puppies, one haunted mansion
Players create and customize two puppies searching for their kidnapped human companion in a haunted mansion. Both characters are controlled by people rather than an artificial partner: the game is designed specifically around two-player cooperation. LazyFlock says friends can play together locally or online, with cooperative puzzles and other encounters requiring them to act as a team.
Its mechanics draw on familiar dog behavior. Sniffing can help uncover clues, while barking, digging and other actions serve exploration and puzzle-solving. The setting mixes playful character designs with a spooky mansion, strange creatures and a mystery about what happened to the puppies' owner. The developers have presented the tone as family-friendly suspense rather than a conventional survival-horror experience.
Console demos offer an early look
The Switch and Switch 2 demos joined a previously available PC demo. Players can therefore sample the cooperative structure ahead of launch, although content and technical details may differ between platforms and the final release. The Nintendo Switch 2 listing includes local two-player play and online cooperative support, as well as GameShare options for compatible setups.
LazyFlock also stated earlier this month that Haunted Paws had passed one million Steam wishlists. That developer-reported milestone measures interest in the game, not sales or preorders. The more immediate news is that players now have a clearer release window and new platforms on which to try the demo.
Sources: LazyFlock development news, Nintendo's official Switch 2 listing, Gematsu and Nintendo Life.
Image: official Haunted Paws promotional game artwork, © 2026 LazyFlock UAB. The studio provides artwork for press coverage in its editorial press materials.
