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Dunk Dunk release date

Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Badgerhammer shared an update on Dunk Dunk today, revealing the final release date. It’ll be out for Nintendo Switch on May 8, 2025.

Dunk Dunk was originally confirmed for Nintendo Switch about a year ago. However, it was eventually delayed and Playtonic picked it up for publishing.

For those that need a recap, here’s what to expect:

December 5: Cattle Country is seeing release on Nintendo Switch, publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Castle Pixel announced today. The game is on track for an early 2025 debut.

Cattle Country is a cowboy life sim game. In the title, players will become a determined pioneer traveling west to start a new life. 

Further details can be found in the following overview:

Elsie physical

Elsie, which was previously sold digitally on Nintendo Switch, is now getting a physical release. Meridiem will handle distribution across European specialist stores on May 22, 2025. Those in North America will be able to import.

Elsie will have a special Magitek Edition. Copies include the game, a special case, a sticker sheet, and a character book.

Yooka-Replaylee Rextro Bytes Back

Playtonic shared the latest update on Yooka-Replaylee today, revealing that the remake will feature a re-worked arcade.

As part of this, you’ll be able to play as Rextro and take on new platforming puzzles across eight upgraded arcade machines. The arcade involves taking on the Megabyte enemies as well as collecting medals and exchanging them for Pagies. 

Yooka-Replaylee Shovel Knight

Playtonic just announced that Shovel Knight will be making a return in Yooka-Replaylee, its updated version of the 3D platformer.

Today’s news was shared in celebration of Playtonic’s tenth anniversary. Shovel Knight himself will have “a shiny coat of paint”, and players can expect a new and improved quest for players to undertake.

Lil Gator Game In The Dark DLC

MegaWobble isn’t finished with Lil Gator Game as brand new In The Dark DLC has just been revealed. No release window has been provided at this time.

Specifics are also mostly under wraps. We do know that the DLC offers a new adventure in the dark “with new toys and new stories”.

Victory Heat Rally trailer

Victory Heat Rally has just come to Nintendo Switch, and we’ve got a launch trailer. It’s a final look at the 2.5D racer.

If you’re interested in learning more about the game, check out the following overview:

Victory Heat Rally physical

Just days before its digital debut on Nintendo Switch, a physical release for Victory Heat Rally has been confirmed. Limited Run Games will be handling this one.

Only a standard version is planned at this time. However, fans can opt to purchase a bundle that includes the game’s official soundtrack.

Victory Heat Rally release date

November 27: It’s been a long time coming, but the Nintendo Switch version of Victory Heat Rally finally has a release date. The game has appeared on the eShop showing that it’s due out on December 12, 2024.

If you’ve been keeping track of our coverage, you may recall that we first reported on the game way back in 2020. The following year, Playtonic picked it up for publishing and it was planned for 2022. The racer finally came to PC recently, and it now looks like we’ll be seeing it on Nintendo Switch very soon. 

Yooka-Replaylee

Playtonic has just announced that it’s bringing Yooka-Replaylee to “Nintendo”, which one would have to think is Switch’s successor.

The game was first announced earlier in the year. It’s a remaster / remake of Yooka-Laylee, the debut project from Playtonic. The title features improved graphics, more dynamic worlds, new and improved challenges, new collectibles, new characters, quality of life improvements, and more.


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