Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Information

Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.

Jack Barau

Version
Nintendo Switch
Edition
Digital

Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Information

Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.

A parade of endangered baby petrels, a soft-hearted pirate… Help JACK BARAU save them before it’s too late!

Help JACK BARAU, the pirate petrel, save his species!
Wander across the island in search of lost fledglings. Each night, artificial lights disorient the Barau’s petrels, leaving the young birds at the mercy of lurking rats and stray cats. Gather a fragile but hopeful parade, and lead them to the ocean—where they can finally take flight toward freedom.

JACK BARAU is a poetic, quirky and heartfelt 2D puzzle-platformer. Inspired by a poignant ecological reality, it puts you in the feathers of an old pirate with a tender heart, the last hope for a critically endangered species.

- Guide Jack with precision through diverse environments.
- Find and protect the fledglings in a growing line of life.
- Avoid deadly predators and nighttime hazards.
- Trigger traps and activate switches to overcome obstacles.
- Explore a stylized world full of humor, emotion, and environmental awareness.

Designed to resonate with players of all ages!

JACK BARAU is a touching adventure — a loving tribute to the real-life Barau’s petrel, a rare seabird native to the highlands of Réunion Island, and to all those working to save it.

Software description provided by the publisher.

Jack Barau

About this item

Game file size

Nintendo Switch: 433 MB
Nintendo Switch 2: 433 MB

Supported play modes

TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required(sold separately). See support for details.

No. of players

Nintendo Account family-group lending

Supported

Nintendo Switch Online

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System

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Supported languages

English, French

Release date

May 1, 2025