This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! – 56,283 / 1,846,039
2. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 30,087 / 2,346,098
3. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 19,020 / 6,625,026
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 17,699 / 3,656,140
5. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 12,040 / 4,145,903
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 9,692 / 1,806,925
7. [NSW] Splatoon 2 – 8,619 / 3,771,338
8. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield – 8,298 / 3,955,554
9. [NSW] Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics – 7,704 / 630,909
10. [PS4] Nioh Complete Edition – 6,523 / NEW
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle was made available on Switch in the west earlier today. For a look at some footage, check out the video below.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle is available for Switch via the eShop.
Nintendo published the latest Japanese commercial today for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary. Along with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, it also features Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Here’s the full advert:
Square Enix has uploaded a pair of commercials for Bravely Default II that are airing throughout Japan. Both adverts can be found below.
Bravely Default II launches for Switch worldwide on February 26.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury has a day one update. From what we can tell though, it isn’t terribly exciting.
Nintendo is now distributing version 1.1.0. The company mentions fixing issues to enhance the overall gameplay experience, but that’s about it. There’s no word on any specific changes or improvements.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury officially launches worldwide on February 12. It’s already playable in Europe, Australia, and Japan.
Stardew Valley received its new 1.5 update on Switch a short while ago, and footage showing a bit of what’s new has now emerged. Have a look at the gameplay below.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have started a new Max Raid Battle event.
Players are more likely to encounter Milcery, and its shiny version may even appear. Battles will award various Sweets, including Star Sweets and Ribbon Sweets.
A major update went out this week for One Step From Eden, a mashup of strategic deck-building and real-time action with rogue-like elements. The game should now be at version 1.5.
This week’s update includes a bunch of additional content, including new spells, new artifacts, Saffron boss fight, an easy mode, and more. You can find the full patch notes below.
The big 1.5 update for Stardew Valley is here on Switch. It should be going live automatically, though you can also force the patch to download via the system’s home menu.
ConcernedApe has previously said that version 1.5 includes major late-game content. It’s been described as “by far the biggest solid chunk of new content that’s been added to the game since launch.”
In case you missed it, you can find the entire changelog for Stardew Valley version 1.5 here.
IGN has offered up the latest look at Monster Hunter Rise, which highlights the new Aknosom Switch Axe in the Frost Islands map. We also get to see combos performed by a Great Sword, Bow, Insect Glaive, Dual Blades, and Hunting Horn.
Here’s the full video:
