9th Dawn Remake gameplay – open-world RPG comes to Nintendo Switch

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos

Fresh off of its Nintendo Switch appearance this week, we have gameplay for 9th Dawn Remake. Nearly a half hour of footage shows the open-world RPG which features dungeon-crawling adventure elements.

Learn more about it in the following overview:

9th Dawn Remake is a massive open world RPG bursting with dungeon-crawling adventure. The game has been lovingly re-created based on the original 9th Dawn game released in 2012 … which spawned the 9th Dawn series you know and love! Play in single-player mode, or with a friend with Online or Local co-op modes! Experience a vast world filled with huge new dungeons, hordes of monsters, and ridiculous amounts of loot!
Following a strange disappearance of the local lighthouse keeper, you are sent on a quest to investigate an evil power stirring within the continent of Montelorne. The Castle of Maltyr calls the most powerful of monsters and poses a great threat to lands nearby. Become a champion by crafting and seeking the best gear, level up your skills and raise a mighty team of creatures to fight alongside you! – Are you the savior of Montelorne? Prove it.
Key Features
Massive Open World: Explore over 45 new hand-crafted dungeons, each brimming with deadly creatures and loot.
Design your Build: Unlock spells and abilities, assign attribute points, and upgrade your equipment.
Enjoy the full game and minigames in Single-player, Online co-op or Local co-op modes.
Raise Monster Pets: Hatch friendly creatures from eggs and raise them into powerful allies.
Side Quests: Aid the villages of Montelorne by partaking in a range of side quests.
Loot and Prizes: Collect a vast amount of loot and fill your collecting journals for rewards.
Deck Building Minigame: Collect maps, level up your card champions, create an epic deck.
Epic Fishing Minigame: Take control of powerful worm-warriors and survive deadly waves of enemy fish.
Side Quests: Help the villagers around Montelorne to raise prosperity and earn rare items.
Craft the Best: Forge weapons, brew potions, and upgrade your weapons to become a champion!
A complete remake of the original game: With a re-written updated story, new and bigger dungeons, and more action-packed content!

Continue on below for a look at the 9th Dawn Remake gameplay.

Gameplay

The title is now up as a digital download. If you’re interested in more Nintendo Switch coverage, visit our hub here.