Nintendo Switch Download News, June 6, 2022

Highlights this week include “Mario Strikers: Battle League Football” (release), “Demon Slayer—Kimetsu no Yaiba—The Hinokami Chronicles” (release) and “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords” (release).

“Mario Strikers: Battle League Game”, dual 10/06/2022 SZ Scala GmbH

The latest game in the Mario Strikers series is coming to Nintendo Switch! Prepare for Strike, a five-on-five sport like football that’s way heavy on offence. Aim for goals by dribbling and passing to teammates, as well as using tackles, items and crushing special shots. If you spot an orb on the pitch, grab it and charge it up while your opponents are distracted to unleash Hyper Strike, a special shot that can earn you two goals in one!

“Demon Slayer—Kimetsu no Yaiba—The Hinokami Chronicles” (Sega)

Relive memorable moments from the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” anime through the eyes of its protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado! Follow the story from “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado”, “Unwavering Resolve Arc”—where Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps— to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train featuring the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku! Face off against demons from the anime series with stunning graphical effects faithfully recreating iconic battle techniques in full 3D!

“Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords”

In this standalone sequel to the award-winning RPG “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic”, the Sith Lords have hunted the Jedi to the edge of extinction and are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. With the Jedi Order in ruin, the Republic’s only hope is a lone Jedi in exile struggling to reconnect with the Force. Lead a diverse crew of unique allies, make difficult choices with far-reaching consequences, and decide your destiny. Will you follow the light side and save the Galaxy, or succumb to the dark side and bring it all down …

“Lost Ruins” (Dangen Entertainment)

“Lost Ruins” is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. With the aid of weapons, spells and tonics, and the guidance of the magical and mysterious Beatrice, you will explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses. A young girl wakes up in a dimly lit dungeon without any of her memories. Surrounded by horrible, bloodthirsty monsters, the girl is rescued by the magician, Beatrice. With Beatrice’s help, the girl goes on a perilous journey to find answers, and unlock the secrets of the Lost Ruins.

“New Pokémon Snap” (Nintendo)

“The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening”

“Doom Eternal” (Bethesda)

“Monster Hunter Rise” (Capcom)

“Hades”, (Supergiant Games)

“Cuphead” (Studio MDHR)

“Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition” (Nintendo)

For all Nintendo Switch titles currently on sale, please visit the Nintendo eShop Sale website. Keep up to date with all the official Nintendo announcements and exclusive new game information by following the official Nintendo of Europe Twitter feed @NintendoEurope.

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