Series creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker oversaw development, wrote the script, and did voice-over work for the game. In September 2018, the game became available for the Nintendo Switch by download-only on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Shortly after The Fractured But Whole hit shelves The Stick of Truth was re-released for purchase on Februas a physical copy and digital download. A separate Xbox One and PlayStation 4 version with updated button controls was re-released as a digital download on Decemfor those that had pre ordered South Park: The Fractured But Whole due to the game being delayed into 2017. On Novemthe Xbox 360 version of the game was made available through backward compatibility on Xbox One in select regions.

It was released on Mafor the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The game was originally set to be published by THQ, however, their closure prompted Ubisoft to purchase the publishing rights. South Park: The Stick of Truth is a role-playing video game, based on South Park, developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Ubisoft.