Chocobo GP gets release date, free Lite version, new trailer

Chocobo GP now has a release date on Switch, and a Lite version has been revealed. The racer will launch on March 10, 2022, Square Enix confirmed today.

A free-to-download version of the game, titled Chocobo GP Lite, will be available at launch. Here racers can play through the Story Mode prologue in single player mode and can participate in both local and online multiplayer races with up to eight racers, if hosted by a friend with the full version of the game. Moreover, Chocobo GP Lite players can test out the fast-paced 64-player tournaments in Chocobo GP mode. Save data can be carried over from Chocobo GP Lite to the full game.

Square Enix has also readied a new trailer showing off Chocobo GP’s new game modes along with the Story Mode and the 64-player knock-out style tournaments in Chocobo GP Mode:

– Time Attack: Players can challenge themselves to beat their personal best times on various courses. Players can also asynchronously race against others from around the world* to get the best time.
– Series Race: Players will compete for the top spot in a series of four races; can be played alone or with friends.
– Custom Race: Players can create their own challenging races with custom rules, both alone and with friends.

View the new Chocobo GP trailer below.

Access the official site for Chocobo GP here.