System: Switch
Release date: June 5, 2020
Developer: Obsidian / Virtuos
Publisher: Private Division
Almost eight months after its release on other platforms, The Outer Worlds finally makes its way to Switch, giving players the first real Fallout-esque experience on the hybrid console. The game provides a fantastic RPG experience that never feels too bloated and hits all the right notes with excellent pacing, but as for the new port, taking this ambitious game and bringing it to Nintendo’s console seemed like it may have been a bit much. We’ve seen some technical marvels appear on the platform, but there have been just as many letdowns from games that were just too poorly optimized to make for an ideal experience, even with the luxury of portable play. The Outer Worlds provides an galactic sci-fi epic that’s rich in content and immersion, and while it’s easily a game that should be a must-play for anyone with the slightest interest in RPGs, the Switch conversion is an odd bag that sits on the fine line between acceptable and sacrificial. Quite simply, The Outer Worlds on Switch is playable, but not optimal.
Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of June 18, 2020. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Fight Crab may have a release date on Switch. Based on retailer listings from the likes of Play-Asia, the title could be launching on August 20.
Play-Asia also reveals that a physical version will be offered in Asia. English will be supported, meaning you can import the game and play it in any region as you would normally. Pre-orders are open here, and you’ll get an A4 clear file Fight Crab as a bonus.
Fight Crab was last said to be targeting a Summer 2020 release. When we receive an official launch announcement, we’ll let you know.
Spike Chunsoft has officially announced that the tactical adventure game Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne is coming west. It’ll launch on Switch in North America this summer. English text and Japanese and English audio will be supported.
Here’s some information about Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne as well as first English screenshots:
Forever Entertainment has announced that the action game Masky is coming to Switch on June 11.
Check out an overview and trailer below:
Publisher Digerati and developer Brainwash Gang have announced Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition, a nihilistic action-platformer. The game, a fully remastered version of the original Nongunz with new modes, “Arena”, and local co-op, will be coming to Switch.
We have the following overview and trailer for Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition:
Nintendo has kicked off a big Summer Game Sale on the North American eShop. Switch owners can save on a bunch of different tiles from both Nintendo and third-parties, including Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Dragon Quest XI S, and much more.
Here’s the full lineup:
As was officially announced today, CrossCode finally comes to Switch on July 9. However, a few physical editions are also on the way that will follow shortly after.
Fans can choose between a standard copy, Steelbook Edition, and Collector’s Edition. Here’s a full rundown of what’s included in the latter two:
Developer Purple Tree Studio and publisher Zordix have announced that their upcoming four-player duck-on-duck destruction game, Ponpu, will now feature local and online multiplayer gameplay when it releases. Previously slated for a June release, Ponpu is now planned to come to Switch this fall.
Check out an overview and new trailer below:
Unfinished Pixel announced today that its arcade-style soccer game Super Soccer Blast will be available on Switch this month. The title will be distributed digitally via the eShop.
We have the following overview and trailer for Super Soccer Blast:
