Bandai Namco releasing Pro Yakyuu Famitsa 2020 on Switch

During the Japanese version of today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Bandai Namco announced Pro Yakyuu Famitsa 2020 for Switch. A release is planned for 2020.

Here’s what we know thus far:

– Compared to previous entries, Pro Yakyuu Famitsa 2020 incorporates atmosphere of a real-life baseball stadium, flashy effects, higher production, and an improved pitching and batting screen
– 12 professional baseball teams of the series
– Players from nine other baseball leagues are included
– Joining the teams included in previous titles such as the Japan Women’s Baseball League, Japan Women’s Softball League, and Tokyo Big 6 Baseball League selections, Pro Yakyuu Famitsa 2020 also gathers players from teams such as the Foreigner Pro Baseball OB player team, Appare, and SWBC Japan
– New single-player “Famista Story” mode
– The player takes on the role of protagonist Puck and must prevent hte invasion of baseball-loving space aliens from Planet Metal
– A “Famitsa Party” mode will also be available, allowing up to four players to play baseball action mini-games together, with one Joy-Con per player

Here’s a look at the game: