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Week of October 16th, 2022 Nintendo Switch Physical Releases & Limited Pre-Orders
Updated: Oct 21, 2022
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PRE-ORDERS & NEW RELEASES
Sunday, October 16th
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Eldest Souls ($34.99) Limited Run Games
Open pre-orders close on Sunday, October 16th at 11:59 PM EST.
(LAST DAY PRE-ORDER) Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection II from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders for both editions close on Sunday, October 16th at 11:59 PM EST. The four games included in this collection are:
Valis IV
Syd of Valis
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (Genesis/MD Version)
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (MSX Version)
The Collector's Edition includes:
Physical Copy of Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection II for Nintendo Switch
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection II Collector's Edition Box
18" x 24" Reversible Poster
PVC Armored Yuko Keychain
Galgear Crest Pin
Three Syd of Valis Acrylic Standees
Three Art Cards
Tuesday, October 18th
(NEW RELEASE) Advent Calendar
Standard ($29.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($34.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Fight Crab: Shella Awesome Edition ($34.99) GameStop
This includes:
Complete game included on Nintendo Switch Game Card
Sticker sheet
Original Soundtrack (digital download)
11x17” original Ukiyo-e style art print
Dual-sided coversheet print
(NEW RELEASE) Fury Unleashed: Bang Edition (29,99€) Amazon France
This is a PEGI physical release and to my knowledge, there is currently no ESRB physical planned.
This includes:
Slipcase/Slipcover
Game
Keychain
(NEW RELEASE) Hidden Objects Collection Volume 3
Standard ($29.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($39.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Lost Words: Beyond the Page ($34.99) distributed from Limited Run Games
This will be going up for pre-order initially at retail (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart) with a planned release through the Limited Run Games' website at a future date.
(NEW RELEASE) Martian Panic Bundle ($39.99) Best Buy
Best Buy is offering the game with the blaster. However, Amazon is showing a 10/25 release date. We shall see.
(NEW RELEASE) Them's Fighting Herds - Deluxe Edition
Standard ($39.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($49.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
The Deluxe Edition (only edition released physically at this time) includes:
Base game
Season 1 Pass which will be available after launch and includes: 4 Additional playable characters, 4 unique stages, Exclusive character palette pack, and 4 Exclusive Pixel Lobby accessories
Thursday, October 20th
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Chaos Code: New Sign of Catastrophe from Play Asia
Pre-Orders open at 11 AM EST.
The Limited Edition includes:
Switch Game (region free)
Special Soundtrack CD
Acrylic Standee Set (two characters)
Minicase Keychain (holds Switch Game)
Art Card Collection
Individually Numbered Certificate
Windowed Collector’s Box
(NEW RELEASE) Encodya: Neon Edition (39,99€) Amazon Spain
This is a PEGI physical release and to my knowledge, there is currently no ESRB physical planned.
This includes:
Slipcase/Slipcover
Game
Postcards
SAM-53 & Tina Figure (Acrylic?)
(NEW RELEASE) Harmonia (¥2,873) Amazon Japan
This is a JPN physical release with English support. To my knowledge, there are currently no plans for an ESRB or PEGI physical release.
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Kraken Academy (€29.99) from Red Art Games
Pre-Orders open at 11 AM and is listed as an open pre-order.
(NEW RELEASE) Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
Standard ($59.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($34.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
Cosmic Edition ($89.99 USD) Best Buy Exclusive (in U.S.)
Gold Edition ($89.99 USD) Amazon
Gold Edition ($119.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
The Cosmic Edition (exclusive to Best Buy in the U.S.) includes:
The base game
Includes the Galactic Prestige Collection, with three exclusive and supremely stylish weapon skins for your team, unlockable right away.
The Gold Edition includes:
The base game
The season pass which contains upcoming DLC packs, including additional story content featuring a new character, quests, and battles.
Includes the Galactic Prestige Collection, with three exclusive and supremely stylish weapon skins for your team, unlockable right away.
(NEW RELEASE) Matchpoint: Tennis Championship
JPN Legends Edition (¥6,091) Amazon Japan
I was just informed the ESRB version never existed, according to Kalypso, and this remains a PEGI and CERO physical release only. The Legends Edition, also the only edition releasing physically, includes:
Game
Legends DLC
Digital Soundtrack
Digital Wallpaper
JPN Variant Cover
(NEW RELEASE) Space Marshals Collection
JPN Standard w/ English (¥4,855) Amazon Japan
ASIA Standard w/ English ($42.99 USD) Playasia
This release includes:
Space Marshals 1
Space Marshals 2
Space Marshals 3
JPN Cover
ASIA Cover
(NEW RELEASE) Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
ESRB Standard ($29.99 USD) Amazon
ESRB Legends Edition ($39.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
Please note that you can still pre-order the exclusive variant cover edition and exclusive Collector's Edition over at Strictly Limited Games here.
(NEW RELEASE) Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher ($49.99) Playasia
This is an Asia English physical release. According to Nintendo JPN's website, the JPN physical does not support English. Also, there are currently no plans for an ESRB or PEGI physical release.
Friday, October 21st
(NEW PRE-ORDER) ANNO: Mutationem from Limited Run Games
Open Pre-Orders begin at 10 AM EST and close on Sunday, November 20th at 11:59 PM EST.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Physical copy of ANNO: Mutationem for Nintendo Switch
ANNO: Mutationem Deluxe Edition Box
ANNO: Mutationem CD Soundtrack
18" x 24" Poster
Keychain
(NEW RELEASE) Bus Simulator City Ride (£34.99) Amazon U.K.
This is a PEGI physical release and to my knowledge, there is currently no ESRB physical planned.
(NEW RELEASE) Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark (£34.99) Amazon U.K.
This is a PEGI physical release and to my knowledge, there is currently no ESRB physical planned.
This release includes:
Full Game
Missions and Monsters DLC
(NEW RELEASE) Horse Club Adventure 2: Hazelwood Stories
Standard ($39.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($54.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Into the Breach
Standard ($34.99 USD) Best Buy
Standard ($44.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party
Standard ($39.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($59.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) New Tales from the Borderlands - Deluxe Edition
Standard ($49.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($59.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
(NEW RELEASE) Persona 5: Royal
Standard ($59.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($79.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
SteelBook Edition ($59.99 USD) Amazon
SteelBook Edition ($79.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
1 More Edition ($119.99) Atlus Store Exclusive
The SteelBook Launch Edition includes:
SteelBook (unsure if there is also a Standard game case included)
Over 40 items of previously released DLC
The 1 More Edition will have the game shipped out before launch on October 21st with the Collector Editions shipping Late November 2022. This edition includes:
Treasure Chest Box
Collector’s box to hold your palace’s treasure.
Le Grimoire Art Frame
Plastic art frame inspired by Justine’s Le Grimoire clipboard.
Phantom Thieves Art Prints
Set of 5”x7” glossy high-quality prints made to be displayed in the included Frame.
Akechi’s Briefcase Bag
Akechi’s signature briefcase made into a 15” bag with logo on the front.
Arcana Tarot Card Deck
24-card tarot deck featuring artwork of the arcana in a branded box.
Persona 5 Royal SteelBook® Case
SteelBook® game case featuring Persona 5 Royal artwork.
Physical Persona 5 Royal Game
Copy of Persona 5 Royal with over 40 items of previously released DLC included. Select your preferred console and version before checkout
(NEW RELEASE) Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator - Premium Physical Edition
Standard ($34.99 USD) Amazon
Standard ($44.99 CAD) Video Games Plus
This includes:
Game
Soundtrack Download Card
Poster
Holographic Sticker
Saturday, October 22nd
(NEW PRE-ORDER) Dariusburst CS Core +Taito/Sega Pack from Strictly Limited Games
Standard ($29.99 USD) Link - Limited to 3,000 Copies
Limited ($59.99 USD) Link - Limited to 2,000 Copies
Pre-Orders are offered in two batches: Saturday, October 22nd at 6 PM EST and Sunday, October 23rd at 12 PM EST.
The Collector's Edition includes:
Game
Special Limited Edition Box
Colorful Game Manual
Acrylic Standee of the Silver Hawk Next
Dog Tag
Patch
Pin
Acrylic Artcards
OST of Dariusbust CS
Reversible A2 Poster
Limited/Indie Physical Publishers
Please note that due to the constantly changing availability and releases, I have decided to just provide links to the limited/indie publishers' sites. I encourage you all to visit their sites, see what they have, and support their continued efforts to help bring digital only games physically!
If I am missing any companies, please let me know so I can have them added.
Companies (Listed Alphabetically)
1Print Games - Main Website
Arc System Works - Main Website
Aspyr - Main Website
eastasiasoft - Main Website - Save 5% with code "POLANJP"
Fangamer - Main Website
First Press Games - Main Website
Flyhigh - Main Website
Forever Limited - Main Website
Funbox Media - Main Website - Save 5% with code "SWITCHMANIA"
GameFairy - Main Website
iam8bit - Main Website | Best Buy Available Titles
Idea Factory - Main Website
Koei Tecmo EU - Main Website
Limited Run Games - Main Website | Amazon Storefront | Best Buy Available Titles
Maximum Games - Main Website
NGDEV - Main Website
Nicalis - Main Website
NISA - Main Website
Numskull Games - Main Website
Omake Games - Main Website
Pix'n Love - Main Website
Pixelheart - Main Website
PM Studios - Main Website
Playasia - Main Website
Red Art Games - Main Website
Rice Digital (same link as Funstock) - Main Website
Serenity Forge - Main Website
Signature Edition Games - Main Website
Skybound - Main Website
Special Reserve Games - Main Website
Strictly Limited Games - Main Website | Partners' Available Titles
Super Rare Games - Main Website
SUPERDELUXE Games - Main Website
Thunderful Games - Main Website
Ultra Collectors - Main Website
VBlank - Main Website
VGNYSoft - Main Website
Video Games Plus - Main Website
Wired Production - Main Website
Companies No Longer in Physical Publishing
B-SIDE Games (Closed Shop on 8/31) - Main Website
Dispatch Games (Published a few games, but then never shipped out the next wave of pre-orders. Currently, they've put out a message on Twitter saying they are still producing, but I'm leaving it here for now) - Main Website
Physicality Games (Website still offering Mastiff titles, but not publishing titles under their Physicality brand) - Website no longer active
Warned Collectors (Never published a game, but stole people's money) - Main Website
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