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Shakedown Hawaii update Pen vs. Sword

Shakedown: Hawaii just got a surprise “Pen vs. Sword” update, which brings along new content. This was unexpected given how the last notable patch released four years ago.

Players can get their hands on new weapons, challenges, styles, and a multiplier assistant feature. Also included are extra hints and a wave of bug fixes.

The official rundown is as follows:

Shakedown: Hawaii 3DS physical

Vblank Entertainment is readying a physical release for Shakedown: Hawaii on 3DS, the company just revealed. Copies will be available on November 6, 2023.

Fans will be able to choose between a standard version or collector’s edition – both will see 3,000 units each produced. The collector’s edition includes the cartridge, manual, CEO action figure (with accessory), and a soundtrack CD. Note that copies will only work on a North American 3DS system – the device is region-locked unlike Switch. 

Shakedown: Hawaii - "The Shake-Up Update"

Shakedown: Hawaii has received a major patch. Version 1.0.4, known as “The Shake-Up Update”, is live on Switch and will be out on 3DS soon as well.

The new update includes a new difficulty mode, new types of shakedowns, a quick menu for upgrades, little tweaks and refinements, and more. Additional information from developer Vblank can be found below.

Shakedown: Hawaii

To celebrate today’s release on Shakedown: Hawaii on Wii U, Vblank has shared a new trailer. Have a look at the video below.

Shakedown: Hawaii will arrive for Wii U on August 20, Vblank Entertainment has announced. It will be sold both physically and digitally.

For the boxed release, two versions will be sold. A standard edition is planned for $24.99, along with a special edition for $29.99. The special edition has a digital soundtrack and protective case with alternate cover art as extra goodies. Each physical version is limited to 3,000 copies.

Here’s some additional information about the Wii U release:

Vblank Entertainment has announced a brand new update for Retro City Rampage DX, aptly titled “Retro City Rampage DX+”. The patch is live as of today on Switch, though the 3DS version will follow a bit later.

Retro City Rampage DX+ contains visual polish, more accessibility options, a smoother camera, and more. We have additional details straight from Vblank below.

Shakedown: Hawaii

Shakedown: Hawaii is currently available on Switch and 3DS. Vblank Entertainment isn’t stopping its support for Nintendo systems there, however, as the studio has revealed it’s bringing the game to Wii and Wii U as well.

Here are all of the relevant details:

The physical version of Shakedown: Hawaii will be available starting next week, Vblank Entertainment has announced. Copies will be sold on the company’s website on September 25 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM in the UK / 7 PM in Europe.

4,000 units will be made for a special collector’s edition. It includes a physical copy of the game, an exclusive mini figure of The CEO character with a removable stand, a color manual, and a collector’s box.

Pricing for the standard release is set at $29.99. The collector’s edition will go for $44.99.

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Shakedown: Hawaii has been available on Switch for a few months now, so it’d be easy to forget that a 3DS version is also happening. Vblank Entertainment provided an update on that version today, confirming that the game will be available for the handheld-only device starting September 19. Pricing is set at $14.99 / €14.99 / £13.49.

Here’s a trailer for the game, showcasing the latest update.

Vblank Entertainment also said today that a Switch physical version is on the way.

Source: Vblank Entertainment PR

Vblank Entertainment has announced that it is now offering a new update for Shakedown: Hawaii. The studio has added in new vehicles and vehicle purchasing, new shakedown missions, and more.

Below are the full details of the “Full Tank” update plus a trailer:


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