August 14: Disney Dreamlight Valley is gearing up for its next update, which is known as Dapper Delights. It’ll come to Switch on August 21, 2024. On the same day, Treasures of Time – Act III for the paid Expansion Pass, Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time, arrives on the same day.
Here’s some additional information about Dapper Delights:
As part of Gamescom 2024 today, the first LEGO Mario Kart sets were properly revealed following the initial announcement earlier in the year. Plus, there’s even more coming for the more Animal Crossing line.
The lineup of Mario Kart sets include Yoshi Bike, Standard Kart, Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo, Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi, Toad’s Garage, and Baby Peach & Grand Prix. Everything will be releasing on January 1, 2025.
On the same day, the Animal Crossing line will be expanding again. Upcoming sets include Stargazing with Celeste, Leif’s Caravan & Garden Shop, and Able Sisters Clothing Shop.
Here’s the full announcement:
Hamster will release Ninja Kids as the latest Arcade Archives game on Switch, the company announced today. A worldwide release is planned for August 15, 2024.
Atsuko Tanaka, best known as the Japanese voice actress for Bayonetta, has passed away.
The sad news was shared by her son on social media, stating that she died from an undisclosed illness on August 20. She was 61 years of age.
Courtesy of Dear Villagers and Team Delusion, we have the launch trailer for Guayota. The puzzle adventure game made it to Switch just recently.
Find a bunch of information about it in the following eShop description:
Mooneye Studios distributed a final trailer for Farewell North, an open world adventure experience. This one just recently arrived on Switch.
Here’s an overview of the game, courtesy of the eShop listing:
During today’s Gamescom: Opening Night Live presentation, Floatopia was revealed for multiple platforms, including Switch. It’s set to arrive in 2025.
Floatopia, coming from NetEase Games, is a life sim. Players can travel among super-powered worlds to craft their island and engage with friends.
Lots of details can be found in the following overview:
May 31: Little Nightmares III has been delayed, and will not be making it out this year as originally planned. Bandai Namco now intends to publish the title in 2025.
Little Nightmares III was first unveiled at Gamescom last August. It’s a notable shift for the series as the first two titles were made by Tarsier Studios. This one is being handled by Until Dawn developer and The Dark Pictures Anthology Supermassive Games.
Following its announcement in June, we now have a release date and proper look at Civilization VII with a fresh gameplay trailer. The video just debuted at Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2024.
Civilization VII now has a release date of February 11, 2025. The game will come in the form of a standard version and Deluxe Edition – if you opt for the latter, you’ll be able to play five days earlier on February 6.
