Can you believe it’s already been a full year since Switch launched? It’s been a whirlwind for Nintendo, as the system has been more successful than anyone could have predicted.
Switch was released less than two months after its full unveiling following last year’s January presentation. Since then we’ve seen great game after great game, including Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Splatoon 2, and others – and that’s just on the first-party front. Many fantastic third-party games and hit indie titles have helped make Switch’s first year special.
Switch’s first year is officially in the books. We can’t wait to see what lies ahead for the console in the years to follow.
Here are a few messages from Nintendo and other developers:
To celebrate Switch’s first anniversary, Nintendo has published a new video interview with Shinya Takahashi. Takahashi weighs in on the system’s first year, his favorite kart in Mario Kart, and more. Watch the full interview below.
The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 soundtrack was announced earlier this week with various versions. The Luxury USB Music Complete Edition sold out almost as soon as pre-orders went live as just 2,000 units will be produced, but the limited Deluxe Edition (otherwise known as the Luxury CD Music Complete Edition) also ended up selling out.
Fortunately, Amazon Japan has decided on one final restock for the Luxury CD Music Complete Edition. You can reserve it here. Keep in mind that it won’t be restocked again when pre-orders sell out, and no other retailers will be selling this version.
The Luxury CD Music Complete Edition contains all 126 tracks from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, including sixteen jingles and five piano arrangements. It’ll come in a special box with a 120-page booklet, piano score, and message card.
At least for now, Capcom won’t be porting Monster Hunter World to Switch. But it sounds like there’s one developer out there who’d like to make it happen.
Iron Galaxy Studios CEO Adam Boyes tweeted out the following earlier today:
Psyonix has announced that a new Rocket League update will be going live next week. Version 1.42 will be adding the DC super Heroes DLC as well as implementing bug fixes.
The latest update will be out on March 5 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe. When we have the full patch notes, we’ll share them on the site.
Kid Tripp, which came to Switch a few months ago, will soon be getting another update. On Twitter, developer Four Horses confirmed that customizable controls will be added.
Here’s a look:
Don't like the controls options in Kid Tripp on #NintendoSwitch and #Nintendo3DS? In the upcoming v1.2 patch you can change them to whatever you do like! pic.twitter.com/8H3zFpFV2J
— Four Horses (@FourHorsesGames) March 2, 2018
It also sounds like Kidd Trip will be adding a tutorial. Once that’s done, the patch will be submitted to Nintendo for review, though the entire process will take some time.
The Sexy Brutale has been updated on Switch, bringing the game up to version 1.0.4. Tequilla Works hasn’t commented on the latest patch, but we should have a decent idea as to what it does.
Tequilla Works has previously said that an update was in the works to improve performance and resolution when docked and playing in portable mode, to solve some freezing issues, and to fix some text strings. This was intended to be addressed with version 1.0.3, which was pulled soon after going live due to its ineffectiveness. We assume that the original planned improvements are finally live, but we’ll let you know if Tequilla Works commented on the new update officially.
Sometimes after a new update is released, we find out about something not included in the official patch notes. That’s the case with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.3.0.
After applying the update, fans have noticed that a couple of extra title screens have been added for New Game+. You can see them below. If you’re playing the game (or intend to later), we’d advise completing the story before viewing the video.
Various outlets recently went hands-on with Tennis World Tour. Along with details, new footage has been published online this week. We’ve rounded up the information and media below.
Paradise Lost: First Contact was funded on Kickstarter over four years ago. Although it still hasn’t released, Asthree Works hasn’t ceased development.
We also have confirmation that Paradise Lost: First Contact is no longer planned for Wii U. Asthree Works says “Switch will be the first console version of the game.” Additionally, those who originally backed the project on Wii U will be moved over to Switch.
Thanks to Louis J for the tip.
