June 5: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is almost here on Switch, and Nintendo is giving another lengthy look with a four-minute overview trailer. As is usually the case, it’s currently only available in Japanese, though an English equivalent will likely follow soon and we’ll update this post if/when it’s available.
Here’s a bit of information about the game:
June 18: Marvelous made it official today that it will be releasing Farmagia on Switch. The game is slated for November 1, 2024.
Farmagia is a monster-farming and action RPG featuring character and monster designs from artist Hiro Mashima. Learn more about it in the following overview:
Today, NetEase Games confirmed that it will be launching Eggy Party on Switch worldwide. The title arrives on July 19, 2024.
If you tuned into the Japanese Nintendo Direct this week, you may recall this game from that presentation. It’s a party game already out on mobile, and for the Switch edition, cross-play functionality will be supported.
Here’s some additional information:
The twin-stick shooter Satryn DX will be appearing on Switch, Flynn’s Arcade announced today. It’ll be ready to go on July 18, 2024.
Satryn DX is a twin-stick shooter with “infinite levels of chaotic, physics-based baddie blasting.” More information can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo has announced a new boxed release for Splatoon 3 in Japan, specifically titled Splatoon 3 + Expansion Pass. It will be available on July 18, 2024.
The main game and all DLC content will be included. Additionally, a three-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is packed in, which is needed for online play.
Atlus just provided a sales update on the combined sales of Shin Megami Tensei V and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Between the two versions, the RPG has sold over 1.6 million copies worldwide.
Shin Megami Tensei V originally released only for Switch in November 2021. By April of 2022, Atlus announced that total sales had surpassed 1.6 million copies.
Perfect Dark was one of the surprise additions to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service as part of yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, but unfortunately, fans were quick to discover that it’s plagued with a number of issues. What’s especially concerning is that these problems weren’t present when the title first came to the N64 all of those years ago.
Graslu00 shared a breakdown of the current situation on social media. Everything is outlined in the post here, but for a quick rundown of what’s been found currently:
In the Canon of Vengeance in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance the Nahobino and his allies will face off against the Qadištu, a new group of demons with their own mysterious agenda. Before reaching the Diet building after traversing the Netherworld, you’ll come face-to-face with the first member of this group. Aogami will warn you of a tough fight ahead, but it can be more difficult than expected. We’ll go over what you can expect, and suggest some strategies to make your life a little easier. Be warned that there will be spoilers below!
This week, Ukiyo Games announced Transhumance as its first project. It will be available on Switch when development wraps up further down the line.
Transhumance is a walking sim at its core, but it’s also described as a “narrative” and “poetic” experience. You’ll ultimately lead a flock of ewes during the periodic migrations between winter pastures on the plains and summer pastures in the mountains.
Here’s some additional information:
