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There are many amazing Switch games on the horizon, so much so that it’s getting hard to keep track of them all. To help highlight the games that have people the most excited, we’ve put together a video showcasing 10 of the most highly anticipated Switch games for March 2021. 

Check it out below and keep an eye out for these videos every month so you can keep track of your favorite Switch releases!

There’s no way we covered everyone’s most anticipated game for March 2021, so if you want to let us know what you’re looking forward to- leave a comment below!

 

 

In celebration of the 3DS’ tenth anniversary, Famitsu has revealed the top 30 best-selling games of all time on the system in Japan. That news was published in this week’s issue.

Below are the full results:

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BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!

During a live stream today, it was announced that a Switch version of BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! is in development. The rhythm game is planned for 2021 in Japan.

BanG Dream! is a multimedia franchise spanning manga, anime, and more. BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! is the series’ first mobile title, which has received an official English translation.

Here’s a trailer for the mobile version:

Out of nowhere, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil was updated on Switch this week. It comes with a pretty big feature: support for online multiplayer. There’s more to it than just that though.

While Switch users can go up against each other, it turns out that cross-play is supported. Right now Switch and PS4 are making use of that. PC and Xbox will be added to the mix later on as well. The online support was finally made possible thanks to the power of the KexEngine and PlayFab.

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Ghostrunner

Ghostrunner was quietly updated on Switch this week to version 1.3. Based on an official notice, it looks like the main highlight is the addition of a Hardcore Mode. The Winter Pack can be purchased now as well.

Here’s what to expect from the new mode:

Paradox Interactive and Romero Games have gone live with another major patch for Empire of Sin. With version 1.03.0.39972, the game has received a new round of improvements, changes, and fixes.

Below are the full patch notes:

Star Wars Republic Commando

Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Star Wars: Republic Commando, Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut, Gnosia, and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons

With just a day remaining in February, there isn’t much time left to catch the current critters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game’s bugs, fish, and sea creatures will be cycled out when the month ends.

We have a recap of what’s leaving at the end of February below, courtesy of Polygon. Charts are available for both the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.

WRC 9

WRC 9 was announced for Switch a year ago, but we’re just now finding out about the release date. According to a listing on Nintendo’s website, the off-road simulation game will launch on March 11.

Here’s an overview of WRC 9:

Windbound

Windbound was updated on Switch again a few days ago, adding in the free Rise of the Forsaken DLC. Deep Silver showed off the new content in a live stream earlier this week. We’ve included the full recording below.

Rise of the Forsaken can be accessed in Windbound as a free update. We have more on the game’s latest patch here.


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