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Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island

Original (9/22): Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island will be seeing an English release in the west, a retailer listing from VGP reveals. The game is listed with a February 27, 2024 release date.

Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island was recently announced for Switch in Japan as Shinen the Wanderer 6. No news was shared at the time about a western launch, however. It now appears that Spike Chunsoft will have the title ready to go for early 2024.

Bilkins' Folly launch trailer

We saw Bilkins’ Folly on Switch this week, and the launch is being promoted with a new trailer from Armor Games Studios. Switch owners can now get their hands on the narrative adventure game.

You can find more information about it in the following eShop description:

With Silent Hope now making its way to Switch from XSEED and Marvelous, we’ve got one last launch trailer. Fans can get another look at the new action RPG.

Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:

Sonic Superstars

Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of October 12, 2023. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:


Quake II update

Bethesda’s new version of Quake II just started distribution of a new update, and it’s live on Switch.

The patch includes quality of life improvements, balance changes, and notable bug fixes. Much of what’s been done here is based on player feedback.

Here’s the full rundown:

Skate Bums

Today, Lucky Last Studio announced that it’s working on Skate Bums for Switch. The game will be available in early 2024.

Skate Bums is an action-packed skateboarding platformer inspired by 90’s skate culture. More information can be found in the following overview:

Gravity Circuit update Speedrun Mode

Gravity Circuit just received a new version 1.0.8 update, and it’s highlighted by a brand new Speedrun Mode.

The mode can be unlocked with a special cheat code and lets players “skip various cutscenes and interactions for a smoother gameplay experience.” Also now available is loadout customization, a Training Room, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

Worldless

Original (8/23): Thunderful, Coatsink, and Noname Studios confirmed today that they’re bringing Worldless to Switch. Additionally, a release date of October 4, 2023 was announced.

Worldless is a 2D adventure platformer featuring turn-based combat and “a mind-bending, interpretative narrative.” Additional information can be found in the following overview:

Kingdom Eighties release date

We’ve got a release date for Kingdom Eighties on Switch, and the game isn’t far off with its launch planned for this month. Raw Fury and Fury Studios confirmed today that it will launch on October 16, 2023.

Kingdom Eighties, the new standalone game in the micro-strategy series, was previously announced for Switch in March. We knew it was due out sometime this year, but nothing more specific beyond that.

Lunistice update 1.05b

Lunistice got its latest update on Switch, and version 1.05b is available now. With the patch, it’s now in line with the current PC version.

One notable highlight here is a “Smooth Camera” option intended to address motion sickness that some players may have experienced. A number of balance adjustments and fixes are implemented as well.

Here’s the full rundown:


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