Previously reported for a December 2021 release, Castle of Shikigami 2 has been delayed for Switch to 2022, per publisher Degica Games and developers Alfa System and Cosmo Machia. Special thanks to Gematsu for the translation of this information. Check out our previous coverage of the game here, or the overview via Steam after the break:
Square Enix has gone live with a new trailer for Triangle Strategy that focuses on Roland Glenbrook, one of the game’s main playable characters. The video is kicking off the company’s new character and story video series.
Here’s some background information on Roland, courtesy of the Triangle Strategy Wiki:
Gameplay has come in for Clockwork Aquario, the previously lost arcade game that will now be appearing on Switch in December.
Here’s some information about the game:
Huntdown has received a new update on Switch, bringing the title to version 1.0.8 and adding Arcade Mode. While it’s a simple patch in the sense that it only has one new element, it’s a big one with a totally original feature for the game.
The new mode actually went live on PC back in May. However, Switch fans have needed to wait until now to access the feature.
Here’s some additional information about Huntdown version 1.0.8, and the Arcade Mode specifically:
Thanks to Black Friday and the upcoming holiday season, Switch just had its biggest sales week ever in the UK. We’re hearing that the system’s bundle, which contains Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a three month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, was a big hit. However, we do not have concrete data at this time – Nintendo may have some official information to share in the days ahead.
Still, Switch outsold its competition over the past week with its strong sales. According to GamesIndustry’s Christopher Dring, “Xbox Series S was in (a very distant) second place”. We also know that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe topped the UK sales chart showing that there’s still very much demand and interest in that game.
The Red Lantern, which previously came to Switch through the eShop, is now getting a physical release on Switch. Limited Run Games is in charge of distribution.
Only a standard edition is in the works – a collector’s edition is not planned. Fans will be able to place a pre-order for the physical version of The Red Lantern later this week.
Here’s some information about the title:
Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong has been delayed and will no longer release in February 2022 as originally planned. Rather than launching in February, the title is now set for May 19, 2022.
In a statement, publisher Nacon and developer Big Bad Wolf explained that the move was made “to ensure the highest possibly quality while retaining a healthy work-life balance for our team.” The extra time “will allow us to apply some additional polish and give us some extra time for QA.”
The full statement reads:
Original (11/22): A special patch is coming to Dead Cells, with Motion Twin and Evil Empire revealing the “Everyone is Here” update.
As shown in the image above, Dead Cells is crossing over with some well-known Switch games. The lineup includes Blasphemous, Curse of the Dead Gods, Guacamelee, Hollow Knight, Hyper Light Drifter, and Skul: The Hero Slayer.
Here’s some additional information about the content in Dead Cells’ “Everyone is Here” update:
