Following the recent announcement of Switch release date at the Nintendo Japanese Direct, Blue Backpack have announced the PlayStation and Xbox release date for  their critically acclaimed 2D hand-drawn metroidvania, Constance. The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on May 1st, the same day it hits Nintendo Switch family of consoles. 

Constance was hailed as among the best in the genre and won comparisons to the likes of Hollow Knight and Celeste when it hit PC in December 2025. Console fans now get to experience the metroidvania exploration, flow-state platforming and engaging combat for themselves on May 1st.

In Constance, you can transform into paint to dive into the ground and walls, slice through the air and enemies, and utilize an array of unique brush techniques to experience a constant state of flow. Become stronger by unlocking new brush techniques, defeating threatening foes, overcoming platforming challenges, and solving complex puzzles to advance your progress as you uncover Constance’s past. Help her understand her personal struggles, unlock her creativity, and find her inner purpose. 

Explore six unique biomes in Constance’s inner-world, with each region featuring its unique set of enemies and characters representing different aspects of her psyche and personal history. Uncover countless secrets, multiple paths, deadly boss battles, characters, side quests and collectibles in this nonlinear interconnected inner-world.

Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you play Constance once it arrives on consoles?