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A couple of weeks ago, Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Pyra and Mythra were revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Director Masahiro Sakurai is currently hosting a presentation that offers a closer look at the new fighter, and we’ve just received a release date. The DLC launches today.

Pyra and Mythra are a two-in-one character. The same DLC includes a new stage based on Xenoblade Chronicles 2, new music tracks, and new spirits.

Here’s the official blurb from Nintendo:

Kaze and the Wild Masks

SOEDESCO and PixelHive have debuted a new story trailer for the 90’s classics inspired platformer Kaze and the Wild Masks. Watch it below.

Kaze and the Wild Masks is due out digitally for Switch on March 26. A physical version will follow on May 25.

Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 were announced for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during the most recent Nintendo Direct, and director Masahiro Sakurai will now be giving us a deep dive during a 35-minute presentation. We should be getting some news as well including a release date, more Mii Fighter costumes, and perhaps other bits. The fun begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.

Today’s presentation can be viewed as it happens below. As always, we’ll have coverage during and after the event.

Bravely Default II

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Stardew Valley

A new 1.5.4.1 update is now available for the Switch version of Stardew Valley, ConcernedApe has announced.

Two specific issues have been addressed. Along with a fix for a blue floor bug, the developer has also addressed a zoom/tile offset issue.

ConcernedApe is planning another patch as well. Other bugs will be fixed, including the shaking stones and the mummified bat issue.

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Rune Factory 5

Marvelous shared the latest on Rune Factory 5 during a live stream today.

First up, we have information about a “Speed Circle” feature. This allows players to stop the enemy temporarily. It’s possible to throw the Seed Circle to connect with the monster, and that monster will join the party for a short time.

Balan Wonderworld

Square Enix has released three new trailers for Balan Wonderworld today, including “Chapter 10 – The Artist with Painter’s Block”, “Chapter 11 – The Firefighter with Heroic Aspirations”, and “Chapter 12 – The Man Seen by No One”. Check out these latest trailers below.

Maglam Lord

D3 Publisher and Felistella have prepared the latest character trailer for Maglam Lord, the upcoming action RPG for Switch. Check out the latest video featuring Achlao below.

Maglam Lord arrives for Switch in Japan on March 18. Past character trailers can be found for Julette here, Morv here, Darris here and Charme here.

Nintendo has released the latest Switch Online bonus for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Members of the service can now download Spirits Set 1, which can be accessed from the eShop.

It includes the following:

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 update

SEGA has released a new 1.3.0 update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2. This is the final free update for the game, which includes new content. Players can access new characters and songs, Spectator Mode, and Super Spicy difficulty.

Here’s a full rundown of the update, courtesy of Gematsu:


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