Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is getting its new Minecraft DLC with Steve and Alex next week. On the same day, the game will be receiving a new version 9.0.0 update.
Similar to other major updates, replay data from previous versions of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be incompatible. You can save them now by going to Vault -> Replays -> Replay Data -> Convert to Video.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate version 9.0.0 and the new Minecraft DLC goes live on October 13 in North America and October 14 in Europe.
Today, Hamster confirmed Arabian as its next Arcade Archives release for Switch. It will launch worldwide on October 8.
Arabian was originally made by Sun Electronics, and released in 1983. The platformer has players taking on the role of an Arabian prince, who’s on a mission to rescue the princess from a palace.
Pricing for Arcade Archives Arabian is set at $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
Source: Hamster PR
Update: Unsurprisingly, the same offer has been confirmed for Europe, so this is a worldwide promotion. The same dates apply: October 13 to October 20.
Last night, Nintendo announced that Overwatch will be entirely free for a week in Japan, assuming you’re a Switch Online subscriber. The same offer has now been confirmed for North America as well. Between October 13 and October 20, you can access the full version of Overwatch if you’re a member of Switch online.
You’ll be able to transfer any progress made to the full version. There’s no word yet on a sale on the full game like Japan, but it’s definitely possible that a discount will go live next week.
According to this week’s issue of Famitsu, Prototype will be releasing Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 5 on Switch next month. The visual novel is launching on November 13.
Here’s an overview of Grisaia Phantom Trigger Vol. 5:
Terror Squid, a bullet hell from Apt Games, is coming to the Switch eShop next week. Check out the launch trailer below.
Terror Squid is expected to launch on the Switch eShop on October 15.
Fire Emblem Heroes is hosting some new content starting today.
Firstly, the latest Voting Gauntlet, Ponytails vs. Pigtails, has ended with Hilda as the victor. More details can be found at the official website here.
New quests are available for players to take part in. Lance Art Quests will be available until October 21.
A new Squad Assault map has been added: 38th Assault.
Lastly, a new update has been rolled out reworking a lot of mechanics. Check out the patch notes for update version 4.10.0 below.
It has now been a full year since Mario Kart Tour released for mobile devices around the world. In celebration, an Anniversary Tour is underway with 5 city-themed courses including a a new variant of New York Minute. Check out the trailer for the new Tour below. Have you played Mario Kart Tour since day one?
Events such as a double drops event for Advanced Dragon Trials started Oct. 5, 11 PM PT. This is a great time for players to get the materials needed from these quests. Additionally, a 2nd Anniversary survey is now out to get feedback on how players feel about Dragalia Lost. Select feedback will be summarized and posted to the official website along with responses from Director Okada. You can access the survey here.
