It’s been a strange past few weeks in terms of Final Fantasy XV potentially coming to Switch. Director Hajime Tabata originally seemed to tease some sort of Switch version at Gamescom, but things have changed regularly since then.
Our latest update comes from an interview with Famitsu. Officially, there are no plans to release Final Fantasy XV for Switch. Square Enix is conducting technical examinations to learn what sorts of things they can create on the platform. They are trying to see if optimizing their own engine would be better or if using Unreal Engine makes more sense on Switch. Also, somewhat similarly to what we recently heard, they are sharing their status with Nintendo and Epic. That’s what Tabata told the overseas media, but it turned out to be reported as they are planning to port Final Fantasy XV to Switch.
Tabata isn’t ruling anything out for the future. For now though, he’s focused on Final Fantasy XV for PC, the game’s new DLC, and the PC version.
This year’s Tokyo Game Show has drawn to a close. However, we can already look forward to the expo’s return in 2018. TGS 2018 will take place between September 20 and September 23, once again at the Makuhari Messe.
254,311 people showed up for this year’s TGS. Although that number is less than the attendance count for 2016 and 2015, it’s more than 2014 (251,832).
New off-screen footage has emerged showing Rime running on Switch. Get a look at 22 minutes of gameplay in the video below.
The full North American website for Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions has opened. If you’d like to get it a look, head on over here.
The site carries the usual gameplay information you’d expect, along with screenshots and videos. We’ve rounded up the various clips below.
At the Tokyo Game Show, Koei Tecmo confirmed that Attack on Titan 2 (not to be confused with Spike Chunsoft’s Attack on Titan 2 for 3DS), is coming to Switch. A few details were shared at the event, with Gematsu relaying the following:
- 3D Maneuver Gear actions are more diversified.
- Titan movements have evolved, making battles more exhilarating.
- Players can experience the story of the second season of the television anime.
- The amount of playable characters in Attack on Titan 2 has significantly increased from the 10 playable characters in Koei Tecmo’s first Attack on Titan game. (A specific number was not announced.)
- Players will be able to have deep exchanges with the characters from the original work.
- [???] can be created.
- [???] Mode has been implemented.
We also have a few screenshots:
Etrian Odyssey V’s European release date is official. The digital version will be happening on October 17. On November 3, the retail release will be taking place.
Etrian Odyssey V will be out in North America physically and digitally on October 17. A demo is out now on the eShop.
Koei Tecmo further demonstrated Fire Emblem Warriors at the Tokyo Game Show today with additional gameplay. We recorded the segment and have it below.
Fire Emblem Heroes players have another chance to collect Sacred Seals. These can be earned in the Extra Sacred Seals quests, now available.
Clearing the quests will net you the rewards. If you’ve already nabbed the Sacred Seals, you’ll earn Hero Feathers instead.
At the Tokyo Game Show today, Koei Tecmo announced that DLC is coming to Fire Emblem Warriors. Three different packs are planned.
First, later this year, DLC based on Fire Emblem Fates will be released. Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon DLC will follow in Winter 2018 (towards the start of the new year). Finally, Fire Emblem Awakening will have DLC in Spring 2018.
All DLC will be priced at 1,400 yen. However, players will also be able to purchase all three pieces of content as a set. Doing so reduces the price from 4,200 yen to 3,000 yen, and a special bride costume for Lucina pictured above will be offered.
During a live stream at the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix demoed the first actual gameplay of Dragon Quest Builders on Switch. The footage included a look at the new addition of Great Sabrecub, who players can ride in the game. Watch the gameplay recordings below.
