Week of June 21st, 2020 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Preorders
Updated: Jun 24, 2020
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ANNOUNCEMENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
Special Reserve Games - Big week for this great publisher with the announcement of Ruiner and Carrion receiving physical release for the Switch (details and date still TBD).
Physicality Games - This publisher provided an update to their preorder status and more. Read below.
NIS America - The company announced an upcoming physical Switch release of Mad Rat Dead along with an exclusive CE only available on their online store. Details under Preorders You Might Have Missed section.
Signature Edition Games - The studio announced an upcoming physical release of Cloudpunk along with a Signature Edition version. Preorders go live on Thursday, June 25th and that's where you can find all the details below!
PREORDERS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
CrossCode
Steelbook Edition (€39.99) Link - Limited to 3,000 copies
Collector's Edition (€59.99) Link - Limited to 2,000 copies
Please note that while CrossCode is getting a North American and European retail release, these editions on the Partner Store are exclusive in terms of the variant cover, Steelbook, and CE.
Fight Crab ($39.99) Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
This is an Asia English release coming out on August 20th. Plus, you're crabs fighting crabs!
Hardcore Mecha [Fighters Edition] over at Playasia (not exclusive to them) - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Hardcore Mecha [Fighter Edition] includes 6 paid DLC and a brand new mecha "Thunderbolt Otome".
Murder by Numbers from eastasiasoft - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
This is an Asia English release coming out in October.
The Regular Edition is open preorder and the Limited is limited to 2,000 copies. Included in the LE are the following:
Murder by Numbers Collector’s Box
Murder by Numbers Game (region free)
Murder by Numbers Manual
Murder by Numbers Original Soundtrack (2CD)
Murder by Numbers Sticker Set
Murder by Numbers Numbered Certificate
Murder by Numbers Artbook
Playasia Minicase Keychain
New Releases/New Preorders
Tuesday, June 23rd
Dungeon of the Endless ($29.99) Amazon
The link above is for the U.S. edition. There is also a Signature Edition (UK) version available for $49.99 here.
Little Town Hero: Big Idea Edition ($49.99) NISA Store
Included are the following:
Little Town Hero for Nintendo Switch
"Life in the Village" Art Book
"Izzit? Dazzit?" Poster
"Defender Duo" Lapel Pin Set
"Town Tunes" Official Soundtrack
Collector's Box
Mother Russia Bleeds from Special Reserve Games
The LRG preorders open at 12 PM ET and the SRG preorders open at 1 PM ET.
Special Reserve Edition ($39.99) Link
Limited Run Games Variant Cover Edition ($29.99)
The Special Reserve Edition will be limited to 3,000 copies and include the following:
Switch Cartridge
Sequentially Numbered Game Packaging
Reversible Jacket Artwork
32 Page Instruction Booklet
5" x 7" Special Reserve Art Print
Static Clings
3" Embroidered Patch
Bonus Jacket Artwork (randomly selected from four variants)
The Limited Run Games Variant Cover Edition will be limited to 2,000 copies.
(New) Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection Collector's Edition ($69.99) Limited Run Games
This is an open preorder that will go until July 26th. This is a Distributed release and not part of their numbered run. LRG has confirmed that a Standard, retail release will be available. Included in the CE are the following:
Samurai Shodown Collection physical game for the Nintendo Switch
Custom Fangamer Neo Geo shockbox to store the game, which replicates the shockboxes seen with earlier NEO GEO AES releases.
A mini Samurai Shodown Collection NEO GEO AES cartridge.
Reversible shockbox cover sheet.
Removable Switch branded cover sheet (this sheet will ship sealed outwards, per Nintendo of America guidelines).
Original soundtrack on 2 CDs.
Artbook.
Replica MVS kit box to store the artbook and CD.
Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
The Shiny Edition will include:
Collector's Box
Game
Spongebob Figurine with Golden Spatula
Wall Stickers
6 x Lithographs
Tennis Socks
The F.U.N. Edition will include:
Collector's Box
Game
Spongebob Figurine with Golden Spatula
Sandy Figurine
Patrick Figurine
Wall Stickers
6 x Lithographs
Tennis Socks
Thursday, June 25th
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia
The eShop page for this game in Japan shows it DOES support English. Please also note that this was up for preorder previously exclusively through Limited Run Games for the U.S. release.
Standard (~$60) Amazon Japan
Standard ($69.99) Playasia - Save 5% w/ checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Standard w/ Exclusive DLC "Status Up Secret Medicine Set" code (~$75) Amazon Japan
Limited Edition (~$109) Amazon Japan
Limited Edition ($122.99) Playasia - Save 5% w/ checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Limited Edition w/ Exclusive DLC "Status Up Secret Medicine Set" code (~$121) Amazon Japan
The Limited Edition includes:
Switch Game: Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia
Original Soundtrack (2-disc)
Visual book "Art of Runersia"
Strategy book "Tactics of Runersia"
Special box drawn by Raita Kazama
Collar X Malice ($39.99) Amazon
All first editions will include a pack of character cards.
Escape Game - Fort Boyard (£34.99) U.K. Edition - Amazon U.K.
This is getting a U.S. release scheduled for July 28th.
Human Fall Flat Japanese Release
The eShop page for this game in Japan shows it DOES support English.
Amazon Japan (~$31) Link
Playasia ($34.99) Link - Save 5% w/ checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Mr. Driller: Encore
The eShop page for this game in Japan shows it DOES support English. Please note that based on the pictures, I cannot tell any difference between the Japan and Asia version from Playasia.
Amazon Japan (~$29) Link
Playasia Japan Version ($31.99) Link - Save 5% w/ checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Playasia Asia Version ($39.99) Link - Save 5% w/ checkout code SWITCHMANIA
Friday, June 26th
Farmers Dynasty ($35.39) Shop4MegaStore
Gear Club Unlimited (£12.99) Amazon U.K.
This is part of Microids Replay, a new line of fauxical releases (digital codes in cases) of games that Microids have published previously as full physical titles.
Indivisible (£24.99) Amazon U.K.
This is getting a U.S. release, but no date has been finalized yet. Fun fact: The U.S. Kickstarter editions did ship out with an ESRB cover, but with an EU cartridge inside.
(New) Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl from Limited Run Games
Preorders open at 10:00 AM ET and will remain open for both the Regular and Classic Edition until July 26th at 11:59 PM ET.
Included in the Classic Edition are the following:
Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl on Nintendo Switch.
Full-color interior art and a booklet.
Retro cartridge sleeve to fit your game case in.
18" by 24" poster.
The original 8-bit video game soundtrack.
Journey to the Savage Planet (£24.99) Amazon U.K.
This is getting a U.S. release, but the release date is not confirmed at this time. I'll continue to monitor this one to see if it actually releases this week in the U.K.
Mega Party - a Tootuff Adventure (£24.99) Amazon U.K. Fun fact! This did release late last year in France and a few weeks ago in Spain. The France release also supported English, but had a different cover. The Spain release is the same cover as below.
Moto Racer 4 (£12.99) Amazon U.K.
This is part of Microids Replay, a new line of fauxical releases (digital codes in cases) of games that Microids have published previously as full physical titles.
SHMUP Collection (£29.99) Amazon U.K.
Please note that Pixelheart's website is showing a 6/30 release date so I have reached out to clarify. Please also note that VGNYSoft is offering this as a true ESRB release in July and you can preorder their copy here.
Super Chariot (£12.99) Amazon U.K.
This is part of Microids Replay, a new line of fauxical releases (digital codes in cases) of games that Microids have published previously as full physical titles.
Syberia (£12.99) Amazon U.K.
This is part of Microids Replay, a new line of fauxical releases (digital codes in cases) of games that Microids have published previously as full physical titles.
Toki (£12.99) Amazon U.K.
This is part of Microids Replay, a new line of fauxical releases (digital codes in cases) of games that Microids have published previously as full physical titles.
Truck & Logistics Simulator (£39.99) Amazon U.K.
Yesterday Origins (£12.99) Amazon U.K.
This is part of Microids Replay, a new line of fauxical releases (digital codes in cases) of games that Microids have published previously as full physical titles.
Limited Releases Still Available
Limited Run Games
Numbered Run
Blaster Master Zero 1 & 2
Blaster Master Zero 1 Regular Edition ($29.99) Link
Blaster Master Zero 1 Classic Edition ($54.99) Link
Blaster Master Zero 2 Regular Edition ($29.99) Link
Blaster Master Zero 2 Classic Edition ($54.99) Link
Blaster Master Zero 1 & 2 Collector's Edition ($129.99) Link
Wizard of Legend ($29.99) Link
Distributed Titles Away
Arc of Alchemist ($49.99) from Limited Run Games
Away: Journey to the Unexpected ($29.99) Link
Journey to the Unexpected ($29.99) Link
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force ($39.99) Link
Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix (Regular, $34.99) Limited Run Games
Nurse Love Obsession ($59.99) Link
Streets of Red (Regular - $34.99 | CE - $64.99) Link
SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
Thea: The Awakening ($29.99) Link
Best Buy Titles
Titles varies so check here for the latest.
Super Rare Games
Gardens Between Collector's Edition ($70.59) Link
Smoke and Sacrifice ($32.70) Super Rare Games
Octahedron ($32.69) from Super Rare Games - Read our review here.
World of Goo ($32.36) Link
The Sexy Brutale ($31.25, Regular Edition) Link
Little Inferno from Super Rare Games
Graceful Explosion Machine ($30.87) Link
Strictly Limited Games
Numbered Run
Door Kickers: Action Squad Regular (29.99€) Link Collector's (49,99€) Link
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Regular (39.99€) Link Collector's (89.99€) Link
Darius Cozmic Collection from Strictly Limited Games
Arcade Collection (39.99 EUR) Link
Console Collection (54.99 EUR) Link
Lode Runner Legacy Regular (29.99€) Link Collector's (49.99€) Link
Sisters Royale Regular ($33.85) Link | Collector's ($56.42) Link
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 1 & 2 Regular (39.99€) Link | Capo Dei Capi Edition (59.99€) Link
Coffee Talk Regular ($33.27) Link | Collector's ($55.46) Link
Bite the Bullet from Strictly Limited Games
Partner Store
Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!
CrossCode
Steelbook Edition (€39.99) Link - Limited to 3,000 copies
Collector's Edition (€59.99) Link - Limited to 2,000 copies
Special Reserve Games
Mother Russia Bleeds preorders open on June 23rd - see details under June 23rd section!
NISA Limited Editions
Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers ($64.99) Link
Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories ($89.99) Link
Disgaea 1 Complete: Rosen Queen's Finest Edition ($99.99) Link
Giraffe and Annika Musical Mayhem ($49.99) Link
God Wars: The Complete Legend ($59.99) Link
Little Town Hero: Big Idea Edition ($49.99) Link
Prinny 1-2: Exploded and Reloaded: Just Desserts Edition ($59.99) Link
RPG Maker MV ($59.99) Link
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III: Thors Academy ($99.99) Link
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV ($99.99) Link
void tRLM(); // Void Terrarium ($59.99) Link
Mad Rat Dead Heart Pounding Edition ($59.99) Link
First Press Games
A Hole New World
Shadow Bug Regular Edition (37,99€) Link Collector's Edition (69,99€) Link
Castle of Hearts Regular Edition (37,99€) Link Collector's Edition (69,99€) Link
Rival Megagun Regular Edition (€37,99) Link Collector's Edition (€89,99) Link
Mulaka Regular Edition (€37,99) Link Collector's Edition (€79,99) Link
2nd Triple Set (109,99 Euro) Link
This preorder is for First Press Games' releases# 4-6. This triple pack is limited to 500 copies and only when all three games are available will this ship.
They are as follows:
Rival Megagun
Mulaka - Read our review here.
Psychotic Adventures Origins
Wired Production
Close to the Sun (Limited Edition, $99.96) Link
Vostok ($33.66) Link
Red Art Games
Old Man's Journey (~$34.00) - Link here
STAY (~$34.00) - Link here
Gekido: Kintaro's Revenge (€29.99) - Link here
NeuroVoider (€29.99) - Link here
Splasher (€29.99) - Red Art Games
War Tech Fighters (€29.99) - Red Art Games
Demetrios + Xenon Valkyrie+ - Red Art Games
Riddled Corpses EX - Red Art Games
Xeodrifter (€29.99) from Red Art Games
Vectronom from Red Art Games Regular (€29.99) Link CE (€79.99) Link
Hover (€34.99) from Red Art Games
My Memory of Us
Regular (U.K. cover, €29.99) Link
Regular (French cover, €29.99) Link
Collector's (U.K. cover, €64.99) Link
Candleman (€29.99) Link
Children of Zodiarcs (€34.99) Link
Eternum EX (€29.99) Link
Legend of the Skyfish (€29.99) Link
eastasiasoft (use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%)
Panty Party Limited Edition ($49.99) from eastasiasoft - link
Ghostblade HD Regular ($29.99) Link Limited Edition ($39.99) Link
The Distraint Collection Regular ($29.99) Link Limited Edition ($39.99) Link
Sea Bed Regular ($29.99) Link | Limited ($39.99) Link
Moero Crystal H from eastasiasoft & Playasia
Murder by Numbers
Dispatch Games (Check their Twitter account for the latest updates)
Penguin Wars Launch Edition ($39.99) Link
Radirgy Swag Regular Edition ($29.99) - from Dispatch Games Limited Edition ($49.99) Link
The Game Paradise: Crusin Mix Special Regular ($39.99) Link Limited Edition ($99.99) Link
Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto ($59.99) Link
iam8bit
WHAT THE GOLF? ($34.99 USD) iam8bit
Best Buy Titles (standard version) - Titles varies so check here for the latest.
Video Games Plus Titles (standard versions) - Titles varies so check here for the latest.
Playasia
Gigantic Army (Asia Cover, $34.99) Link - Use checkout code SWITCHMANIA to save 5%. Please note that this is an EU cart, but this cover is exclusive to their site.
GameFairy
Bridge Constructor Portal ($39.99) from Game Fairy
Vambrace: Cold Soul ($42.01) Link
1Print Games
Kero Blaster ($44.99) from Playasia - Save 5% with checkout code SWITCHMANIA
ittle Dew ($34.99) Link
Triple Pack #1 ($99.99) Link
Includes:
Kero Blaster
ittle Dew 1
Death Squared
Pixelhearts
Gigantic Army (29.90€) Link
SHMUP Collection (29.90€) Link
Finding Teddy II (29.90€) Link
Super Trench Attack! (29.90€) Link
Guns of Mercy (29.90€) Link
Arcade Racing Legends: High Level (29.90€) Link
B-SIDE Games
Golf Story (~$36) Link - Supports English
Ise Shima Mystery Guide False Black Pearl (~$36) Link - DOES NOT SUPPORT ENGLISH
Cat Quest (~$36) Link - Supports English
KAMIKO - Supports English
Brave Dungeon Chronicle Pack (~$40) from B-Side Games
VGNYSoft
Finding Teddy II ($34.99) Link
SHMUP Collection ($34.99) VGNYSoft
Guns of Mercy ($34.99) Link
Super Trench Attack ($34.99) Link
Physicality Games
Guilty Gear 20th Anniversary Pack
Regular ($29.99) Link
Deluxe Edition ($59.99) from Physicality Games
Rolling Gunner
Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut from Physicality Games
Whispering Willows - Not Yet Live for Preorder
Ultra Collectors/JanduSoft
Indiecalype
Sword of the Necromancer
Koei Tecmo EU
Fairy Tail Guild Box (£99.99) Koei Tecmo EU Store Exclusive
Rice Digital
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate Collector's Edition ($99.24) Rice Digital UK Store Exclusive
NGDEV
Gunlord X (Standard Edition, 34.99 EUR) Link
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