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Valis The Fantasm Soldier Collection III collector's edition

Limited Run Games today provided information about its plans for the physical release of Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection III in the west. The original announcement was made during the company’s annual showcase last month.

There are plans for both a standard version and collector’s edition. With the latter, you’ll get a triple CD OST, three art prints, and more. Note that separately, a triple-LP collector’s vinyl is planned as well.

Tomba Special Edition physical Whoopee Edition

Thanks to Limited Run Games, we have details about the different physical versions planned for Tomba Special Edition.

The title will be sold standalone, but there’ll also be a Classic Edition and Whoope Edition. With the Classic Edition, you’ll get a steelbook, poster, and the original and Special Edition remastered soundtracks in a retro box based on Tomba’s original release. The Whoope Edition contains everything in the Classic Edition plus a hardcover art book/strategy guide, art prints, and Tomba and Koma Pig figures.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Mushihimesama delisted Switch

You only have a month to pick up the Switch version of Mushihimesama, as the game is about to be delisted. Live Wire announced the news today and says it will be pulling the eShop release on August 10, 2024. The company’s licensing agreement with Cave Interactive is expriring, which is why the delisting is taking place.

Note that the move only applies to new purchases. If you bought the game previously, you’ll always be able to access it from your library. The physical release from Limited Run Games will also be unaffected.

Astral Ascent physical

After a successful run on the eShop, Astral Ascent is now set for physical release on Switch. Limited Run Games is behind production.

The company as of now only appears to have plans for a standard version. No special editions have been announced at this time.

Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection

Today, Atari and Limited Run Games unveiled Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection. Switch will be getting it in 2025.

Atari says that the package includes games (updated in the Carbon Engine), artifacts, and interviews. Also, the team has apparently gone out of its way “to smooth out some of the games’ rough edges.”

Learn more about it in the following overview:

Tomba 2

Tomba 2 is on the way to Switch, Limited Run Games has announced. A release window was not provided.

This follows the original title which is set to appear on Switch this August (read more about that here). As for the sequel, Tomba 2: The Evil Swine Return debuted in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in the west for the original PlayStation.

Here’s a brief overview:

Fear Effect Switch

After it originally released on the PlayStation many years ago, Fear Effect is now making a comeback on Switch. The game heads to the console in 2025.

Kronos Digital Entertainment was the original developer of Fear Effect, which initially came to the PlayStation in 2000. The game never appeared on a Nintendo platform previously.

For a brief rundown, check out the following overview:

Hitman Blood Money - Reprisal physical

Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal, which was previously sold digitally on Switch, is now getting the physical treatment. Limited Run Games will offer it later in 2024.

Feral Interactive originally brought Hitman: Blood Money – Reprisal to the eShop earlier this year. You can read more about it below.

Toxic Crusaders physical

According to Limited Run Games, the company is planning a physical release of Toxic Crusaders. It’ll be going live on the company’s website later in 2024.

Toxic Crusaders has still yet to launch in any form. The title is currently targeting its arrival for 2024, though more specific timing hasn’t  been shared.

Penny’s Big Breakaway physical

Penny’s Big Breakaway is receiving a physical release, Limited Run Games just revealed. Copies will be sold through the company’s website later in 2024.

Penny’s Big Breakaway was initially made available on Switch in February. Thus far, it has only been sold digitally on the eShop.

Here’s an overview of the game:


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