Wings of Bluestar out on Switch next month

We now have a release date for Wings of Bluestar, the story-driven shoot ’em up from publisher Eastasiasoft and developer Shinu Real Arts. According to an eShop listing, it will be dropping on January 18.

Wings of Bluestar was announced for Switch nearly a year ago, with Eastasiasoft confirming it for Nintendo’s console in February 2022. There was some sort of delay along the way as it was initially planned for Spring 2022.

For those that need a refresher, here’s an official overview of the game:

Blast off for a story-driven shoot’em up experience unlike any other! As mankind faces the remnants of a mysterious artificial intelligence, it’s up to trainee pilot Aya and veteran ace Zarak to investigate the resurgent threat against free space. Along the way, these defenders of peace will need to confront their past and learn more about themselves before they can uncover the truth of their enemies.

Combining elements of traditional side-scrolling arcade shoot’em ups with HD presentation, Wings of Bluestar is both familiar and modernized, accessible yet challenging. In addition to multiple ships, weapon upgrades and intense bullet hell gameplay, a deep narrative experience awaits with dialogue choices and multiple endings for both playable characters. To extend the experience even further, Wings of Bluestar features boss rush mode, training and a shop to unlock in-game rewards.

Key Features

• Challenge 8 stages of side-scrolling bullet hell mayhem!
• Enjoy hand-painted sprites and story scenes.
• Choose between 2 playable pilots with unique ships.
• Upgrade weapons as you progress!
• Explore a deep narrative with dialogue choices and multiple endings.
• Unlock artwork, sound test, extra game modes and more!

Along with confirming the release date for Wings of Bluestar, its eShop page show that the title will be priced at $14.99.

Source: Switch eShop