This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
Pentiment – Embark on an adventure to 16th Century Bavaria, where your decisions will have lasting effects on a small community. Enter a world brought to life with visuals reminiscent of the first printed books, and interact with a diverse group of characters in the quaint town of Tassing and the neighboring Keirsau Abbey. Navigate through this era of upheaval as “Pentiment” makes its debut on the Nintendo Switch system today.
Penny’s Big Breakaway – Dive into a 3D platforming journey with Penny and Yo-Yo, crafted by the creators of Sonic Mania. Navigate through 11 vibrant worlds and over 40 levels by swinging, dashing, flipping, and performing tricks. Employ delicious snacks to temporarily enhance Yo-Yo, unlocking new abilities that boost movement speed, shield Penny, and more. Unleash your ultimate potential in Penny’s Big Breakaway, currently accessible on Nintendo Switch.
Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story – Introducing Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story from Lazy Bear, the creators of Graveyard Keeper. Embark on an enchanting crafting RPG adventure within the whimsical confines of Bandle City, the homeland of the adorable and spirited yordles. Your character is a timid yordle from Yarnville, a snug yet secluded island with a deep-rooted passion for knitting. As your 101-year apprenticeship concludes, your curiosity to explore beyond the island’s portals, linking to the wider Bandle City, grows. However, disaster strikes at a gathering, leading to the collapse of the portals and plunging everything into disarray. Utilize your distinct knitting magic and indomitable courage to gather allies, mend the portals, and bring unity to Bandle City once again. Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is now up for grabs.
Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
A “Rare” Quintet – Five titles from Rare have landed on the Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack offerings! Subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online can dive into KILLER INSTINCT and BATTLETOADS IN BATTLEMANIACS within the Super NES – Nintendo Switch Online collection, along with SNAKE RATTLE N ROLL and R.C. PRO-AM in the NES – Nintendo Switch Online selection. Those with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack can access all the aforementioned games plus enjoy Blast Corps, adding a layer of destructive vehicle-based gameplay to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online library.
Digital Spotlight
Revisit the Pokémon World – Get ready to expand your Pokédex on Pokémon Day, coming February 27! Gather your Poké Balls, tie your sneakers, and grab your favorite cap because adventures await on the Nintendo Switch system! Explore the lively, open world of the Paldea region at your leisure in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, or delve into additional Pokémon, locations, and narratives with The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Dive into the Sinnoh region with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, or travel back to the Hisui region in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. For those eager to unravel mysteries in Ryme City, team up with a no-nonsense, coffee-loving Pikachu and his human companion, Tim Goodman, in Detective Pikachu Returns to uncover hidden secrets.
DLC:
Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass Wave 2 – Side Order – Explore the vast universe of the Splatoon series further with an all-new single-player campaign in Splatoon 3, titled Side Order! Embrace the role of Agent 8 and navigate your way through the Spire of Order, a place where each level brings unexpected challenges. As you progress, collect color chips to enhance your weapon collection and skills. The journey becomes more demanding with each level, but Side Order is designed for multiple playthroughs. With each attempt, earn Prlz to invest in lasting upgrades, easing future endeavors. To reach and conquer the 30th floor, you’ll need to leverage every advantage available. Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass Wave 2 – Side Order is now accessible.
Suika Game Multi-Player Mode Expansion Pack – Enjoy creating giant fruit with pals! Suika Game, the hit fruit-matching puzzle game, introduces a paid DLC season pass that brings local two-player battles into play, with plans for online multiplayer to be added down the line. Relish the rewards of your efforts in Original mode, as well as the newly introduced Time Limit and Attack modes. Dive into this delightful DLC, now available on Nintendo Switch!
Demos:
Pepper Grinder –Embark on a thrilling, digging adventure with Pepper, a maritime enthusiast with a knack for prospecting. Wielding her dependable Grinder, Pepper tunnels through land and sea, operates machinery, and decimates foes in her quest to reclaim her lost treasure! Experience engaging puzzle platforming, confront formidable bosses, enhance abilities with found treasures, and uncover secret stages. “Pepper Grinder” launches on Nintendo Switch on March 28. Explore this vividly animated realm with the free demo, now accessible in the Nintendo eShop!
Unicorn Overlord – Regain your throne alongside trustworthy allies in this tactical fantasy RPG from Vanillaware. Cultivate an army of over 60 characters – including humans, elves, massive beasts and heavenly angels – and traverse a vibrant world in the iconic Vanillaware style as you perform heroic deeds throughout the five nations. Unicorn Overlord launches on Nintendo Switch March 8. Try the free demo available now, and carry over your progress to the full game if you purchase it.
Contra: Operation Galuga – Blast through a reimagining of the classic action game from the ’80s with modern graphics, new features and explosive co-op combat! Contra: Operation Galuga launches on Nintendo Switch March 12, and you can experience the intense action yourself with the free demo, available now in Nintendo eShop. Pre-orders also begin today in Nintendo eShop.
Game Trials:
EA SPORTS FC 24 – Welcome to the new era of The World’s Game, featuring over 19,000 licensed players, 700+ teams and 30+ leagues playing together in an authentic football experience. Craft your dream leagues and test your skills on the field as you hit the pitch with pros. The free Game Trial period will last until Feb. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Nintendo Switch Online members*** can earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points by participating. As an added bonus, you can purchase this digital title for 70% off until March 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT!
Activities:
Get Ready for Pokémon Day with My Nintendo Rewards! – To help you celebrate Pokémon Day on Feb. 27, My Nintendo is kicking things off with a printable Happy Pokémon Day card! Share your love of Pokémon with fellow fans by sending this card. Additionally, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Mini-Notebook and Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Highlighter rewards are also back in stock!
A Fresh Side of Stickers – Freshen up your gear with stickers featuring Agent 8, Pearl and the world of Side Order inspired by the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass DLC! These babies go best on plastic and glass surfaces like a water bottle, laptop, window — or even a car. You can redeem 300 My Nintendo Platinum Points to get this reward.
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
Disney Dreamlight Valley – Get up to 35% off the Disney Dreamlight Valley base game and Disney Dreamlight Valley – Gold Edition for a limited time! This sale ends Feb. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
NIS America End of Winter Sale – Save up to 50% on select titles like CRYMACHINA, Disgaea 7 Digital Deluxe Edition and GrimGrimoire OnceMore! This sale ends Feb. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:
- 502’s Arcade
- Adam Wolfe
- Aery – Stone Age
- Alwa’s Legacy + Alwa’s Awakening – Available Feb. 23
- Apex Heroines
- Arcade Archives MASTER OF WEAPON
- Courage’s Reasoning Nori 5 Chewed Rice Balls
- Dead End City – Available Feb. 28
- Dino Race – Dinosaur Ride Ranch – Available Feb. 23
- Duck, Quack, Shoot!
- EGGCONSOLE HYDLIDE3 PC-8801mkIISR
- Geometric Sniper Z
- Geometry Survivor
- Gleylancer and Gynoug: Classic Shmups Pack – Available Feb. 27
- Hike Adventures – Available Feb. 26
- I Love Finding Furbabies Collector’s Edition
- Inkulinati
- Kings Odyssey – Available Feb. 23
- Kings Odyssey: Dwarves Tale – Available Feb. 24
- Kings Odyssey: Rise of The Necromancer – Available Feb. 25
- Lake
- Last 4 Survive: The Outbreak
- Legendary Tales: Stories
- Line Color World
- Lion Simulator Survival: RPG Animal Battle – Available Feb. 25
- Lo-Fi Haiku: Coffee and Chill
- LUNARiA – Virtualized Moonchild
- Magic City Detective: Secret Desire Collector’s Edition
- Make it! Taiyaki
- Maze of Realities: Reflection of Light Collector’s Edition
- Membal
- Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons – Available Feb. 27
- Pocket Fishing – Available Feb. 26
- Promenade – Available Feb. 23
- Quadroids
- Sandstorm Strike Force – Available Feb. 27
- Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island – Available Feb. 27
- Shooting Blocks
- Slimeboo
- Spear Master – Available Feb. 27
- Squirrel Stapler
- STAR WARS: Dark Forces Remaster – Available Feb. 28
- Sympathy Kiss – Available Feb. 27
- THE BIKE – MOTO RIDE SIMULATOR – Available Feb. 24
- The jump guys – Available Feb. 23
- the World According to Girl
- Tippy Pads
- Toy Rider
- Truck Sim 2024 – Available Feb. 23
- Unlife – Available Feb. 23
- Wira & Taksa: Against the Master of Gravity – Available Feb. 23
- Woodturning 3D – Available Feb. 23
- Yohane the Parhelion – NUMAZU in the MIRAGE
