Wii U isn’t receiving much attention these days given that it’s Nintendo’s last-gen console, but the system just received another system update. That’s right – there’s a new firmware upgrade for the system in all regions. The console is now at version 5.5.5.
According to Nintendo, today’s update is all about system stability and usability – similar to many of the Wii U’s other firmware updates in recent years. The official note states: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.”
Warcave has set a release date for Black Legend, its turn-based strategy RPG. It’s now lined up for a March 25 launch.
Here’s the latest on Black Legend, including a new trailer:
Yacht Club Games has teamed up with Arby’s for a special promotion. In Kids Meals at participating locations, Shovel Knight launcher tokens are available. Each token contains a Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove DLC code for Switch as well as Steam.
Here’s a video promoting the news:
Tying in with the start of March, the wildlife in Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been updated. The lineup of bugs, fish, and underwater creatures has been swapped out in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres today.
Here’s a look at what’s new in March, courtesy of Polygon:
Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut was announced for Switch at the end of last year. Quantic Dream confirmed it would distribute a physical version in Europe, but it looked like fans in North America were essentially locked into a digital-only option. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case.
Limited Run Games has announced that it will offer its own physical release of Sea of Solitude: The Director’s Cut for fans in the states. You’ll be able to pick up a copy tomorrow, March 2.
Limited Run Games will have pre-orders here at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM in the UK / 6 PM in Europe.
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, the last chapter in the roguelike twin-stick shooter series, has been officially confirmed for Switch. Nicalis and Edmund McMillen shared the news today.
Here’s an overview of The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, along with a trailer:
The first trailer is in for R.B.I. Baseball 21, MLB’s latest sports game for Switch. Have a look at the video below.
R.B.I. Baseball 21 launches for Switch on March 16.
Rocket Panda Games and Mages have offered a new look at the fighter Phantom Breaker: Omnia with a gameplay video that shows a battle between Mikoto and M. Check it out below.
Phantom Breaker: Omnia launches for Switch later in 2021.
Super Metboy!, a casual action arcade title, lands on Switch later this week. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Ahead of its release tomorrow, footage has emerged for Monster Jam: Steel Titans 2. Get a look at the gameplay in the video below.
Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 launches for Switch on March 2.
