Pac-Man 99 announced for Switch

It’s just been revealed that Pac-Man 99 is on the way to Switch. Much like Tetris 99 and Super Mario Bros. 35, it’s intended as a bonus for Nintendo Switch Online members.

Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:

It’s an all-new flavor of PAC-MAN! Test your chomping chops in a 99-player Pac-Royale!

 A 99-player online PAC-MAN battle royale!

• 40 years after the classic Pac-phenomenon rocked the gaming world, PAC-MAN is back in a new 99-man battle royale. Get back in the maze and chase down the iconic ghosts. Who will be the last PAC-MAN standing?

Switch between eight different strategies and send Jammer Pac-Man to get in your opponents’ way!

• Eat a Power Pellets to turn the ghosts blue and make them vulnerable. Eat them to send Jammer Pac-Man to your opponents! The more ghosts you eat, the more Jammers you’ll send!
• Eat a Ghost Train for a huge comeback!
• Gain the upper hand by switching between eight different preset strategies: speed up, send extra Jammers, and more. Switching at just the right moment could give you an edge over your rivals!

Make the game look like your favorite NAMCO classics!

• You can purchase downloadable custom themes based on Xevious, GALAGA, Dig Dug, and more to change the look of the game.
• There are twenty different classic themes in all! Plus, they do more than change the graphics! Check out the sounds too!
• Which classic NAMCO title is the one for you?

Pac-Man 99 launches for Switch tomorrow, April 7. It will be free to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.