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Guntech 2

Utopos has announced and released Guntech 2 on Switch. The game, a retro-inspired shoot ’em up experience, is being offered as a digital download.

Here’s an official overview with a bunch of information:

Fire Emblem Heroes update 7.1.0

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are kicking off the new year with the latest update for Fire Emblem Heroes. This will be going live on January 9 in North America and January 10 in Europe.

The update features new skills for a Legendary and Mythic Hero, new weapons to refine, and more. Aside from content additions, some changes are being implemented as well.

The patch notes for the Fire Emblem Heroes version 7.1.0 update are as follows:

The 2D pixel-art style action game Virtua Unlimited Project is on the way to Switch, publisher Neverland Entertainment and developer Virtua Ride System have announced. A release date has not yet been determined.

Virtua Unlimited Project takes place in a world that belongs to Vtubers active in cyberspace. Players take on the role of Aizawa Kana, who enters a NEO Babylon world and faces off against Vtubers capable of different superpowers.

DNF Duel release date

Original (12/21): The Switch version of DNF Duel, which was only just announced this month, already has a release date. Publisher Nexon along with developers Neople, Arc System Works, and Eighting confirmed that the fighter will be ready to go on April 20, 2023.

It was also announced that a new season pass is in the pipeline which will bring about five new DLC characters, which includes Spectre. Presumably this content will be offered on Switch.

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 31, 2022 is as follows:

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Hyper-5

Eastasiasoft has another shoot ’em up game in the tank for Switch having announced Hyper-5 for the console. Hyper Productions was behind the original release.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

EchoBlade

Eastasiasoft today announced that it’s partnering with Sunset Arctic Games to bring the studio’s previously-released title EchoBlade to Switch. Although we don’t have a specific release date, we know it will be available in early 2023.

EchoBlade is a puzzle-combat dungeon explorer. Continue on below for an official overview with more details.

Pocket Witch

Eastasiasoft, along with Naoka Games, have announced Pocket Witch for Switch. The precision platformer will be ready to go on February 15, 2023.

Learn more about Pocket Witch in the following overview:

Albacete Warrior

Today, publisher Eastasiasoft and developer FAS3 announced that they’re putting Albacete Warrior on Switch. The game is confirmed for launch on February 1, 2023.

Albacete Warrior is a side-scrolling beat ’em up experience that  has players taking on the role of the Spanish ninja Benito, his chicken pal Pepito, and his sensei Paco while the trio go on an adventure across the globe. Further information can be found in the following overview:

Burrow of the Fallen Bear

Eastasiasoft continues its busy release schedule on Switch with Burrow of the Fallen Bear, which is dropping next week. This one was originally developed by Male Doll.

The title is officially described as “a furry-themed visual novel with multiple romance options layered within an exciting medieval adventure.” Read more about it below.


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