Mushihimesama to be delisted on the Switch eShop

You only have a month to pick up the Switch version of Mushihimesama, as the game is about to be delisted. Live Wire announced the news today and says it will be pulling the eShop release on August 10, 2024. The company’s licensing agreement with Cave Interactive is expriring, which is why the delisting is taking place.

Note that the move only applies to new purchases. If you bought the game previously, you’ll always be able to access it from your library. The physical release from Limited Run Games will also be unaffected.

For those that need a refresher, here’s an overview of the title:

A vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter set in a beautiful fantasy world.

This is the story of a princess who goes to meet the “Koujin” in order to save her family from a mysterious plague.

The world is decorated with meticulously drawn graphics, intense perfection, and a beautiful barrage of bullets. Take on five stages, including a lush forest, a blazing desert, and a solemn cave!

There are three different game modes and difficulty levels to choose from, including a Novice mode that even novice shooters can enjoy. There are three game modes and difficulty levels to choose from, including “Novice” mode, which is great for beginners, and “Ultra” mode, which will make even the most experienced shooters scream!

Key Features

• Three modes, including one for beginners
• You can choose the difficulty level from beginner to expert.
• Set in a fantasy world of vast deserts, lush forests, and underground caves
• Sound created by highly acclaimed sound creators both in Japan and overseas to add color to the game world.

Keep track of our coverage for Mushihimesama here.