New releases and eShop discounts (week 35)
Posted 27 Aug 2020 at 12:27 by Dennis Tummers
After yesterday's Partner Direct Mini showcase a number of games can be found already on the eShop. The Remastered Edition for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is out today, and features improved graphics and sound as well as new missions over its original Gamecube counterpart.
A couple of indies hit the platform as well. 90s internet sim Hypnospace Outlaw is out this week, after starring in last week's Indie World. Hello Games's The Last Campfire featured in the Indie World in March, but is available now as well.
As always the full list of new releases, demos and DLC can be found below, after the weekly highlights.
Highlights: New Game Releases
| Title | Content Type | Release Date |
| FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES™ Remastered Edition(SQUARE ENIX) | Game - Digital Only | 27/08/2020 00:00 LT |
| Description from publisher:FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES™ Remastered Edition is an enchanting action RPG that follows a young group, known as the Crystal Caravans, as they embark on an epic journey to search for myrrh, a precious and rare liquid needed to cleanse and maintain a crystal protecting their world from the deadly gas, miasma.Call upon magic and might and team up with faraway friends to take down fearsome foes! Enlist comrades to your crystal caravan in online multiplayer mode with up to four players.Adventure and exploration await your caravan in brand-new lands teeming with wonder. Featuring new areas inside dungeons, even those who played the original version will have rewarding surprises in store! | ||
| Hypnospace Outlaw(No More Robots) | Game - Digital Only | 27/08/2020 17:00 CEST |
| [Featured in last week’s Indie World video presentation]Description from publisher:Hypnospace Outlaw is a '90s internet simulator in which you scour Hypnospace's wide variety of weird and wonderful websites to hunt down wrongdoers, while also keeping an eye on your inbox, avoiding viruses and adware, and downloading a plethora of apps that may or may not be useful.As part of your job as a Hypnospace Enforcer, you'll be watching out for copyright infringement, internet bullying and more, with reports and rewards coming direct from the Hypnospace Patrol Department to your inbox. In your spare time, you can customize your HypnOS desktop however you see fit, with a variety of downloads, wallpapers, screen savers and helper bots to keep you company. | ||
| Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions(BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment) | Game - Dual Distribution | 28/08/2020 01:00 LT |
| Description from publisher:Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots.BUILD YOUR DREAM ELEVEN:Create your own characters with new skills and abilities, and build your dream team to play offline and online!4 PLAYER VERSUS: Decide who's the football legend amongst your firends with offline versus up to 4 players!ONLINE: Compete across several online modes to claim trophies and rewards2 STORY MODES: experience the events from the anime or become a part of the world of Captain Tsubasa! | ||
| Windbound(Koch Media) | Game - Digital Only | 28/08/2020 00:00 LT |
| Description from publisher:The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their SecretsShipwrecked alone on an uncharted island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive.As Kara, you are a warrior, caught at sea in a fierce storm, adrift from your tribe. Thrown from your boat, at the mercy of the turbulent waters, you are tossed on to the shores of the Forbidden Islands, a mysterious paradise.With no boat, no food or tools, just the will and skill to survive, uncover this beautiful island’s rich resources. Craft tools and weapons to hunt and defend yourself against nature itself with its wild and fantastical creatures. | ||
| The Last Campfire(Hello Games) | Game - Digital Only | 27/08/2020 00:00 LT |
| [Previously featured in Indie World Presentation from March 2020]Description from publisher:ON A JOURNEYTravel deeper into the lands beyond the dark forest and overcome the adversities before you.UNCOVER A WORLDDiscover beautiful wilderness filled with lost folk, strange creatures and mysterious ruins.LIGHT THE LAST CAMPFIREFind hope and carry it with you on your Journey to light The Last Campfire.FROM A SMALL STUDIOA unique tale from Hello Games and the creative minds behind LostWinds. | ||
| West of Dead(Raw Fury) | Game - Digital Only | 26/08/2020 09:00 CEST |
| Description from publisher:Purgatory, Wyoming, 1888.A place of gun smoke and darkness, sin and damnation, wendigos and witches. A shifting, chaotic world that takes its form from the memories, culture or beliefs of the souls who pass through. When a dead man awakens with only the memory of a figure in black, he sets into motion a chain of events that have truly mythic consequences.Step into the boots of the dead man William Mason (voiced by Ron Perlman) and descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this fast-paced cover shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Put your skills to the test - Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds. The Wild West has never been this dark. | ||
| Best Friend Forever(Alliance) | Game - Digital Only | 27/08/2020 00:00 CEST |
| Description from publisher:Best Friend Forever is the world’s first simulation game to combine pet care and dating (just not necessarily at the same time). Train, pat and play with your very own dog to form a bond that will last the ages. With your four-legged companion by your side, meet, woo and cherish the many cuties of Rainbow Bay’s thriving singles scene.So what are you waiting for? Love is just a woof away!- Fall in love with a diverse cast of local singles.- Spend quality time with your dog to raise its stats and pass Paws Academy.- Go everywhere with your best friend — your dog interacts with you and the narrative as it happens.- Experience modern love at its finest! Be whoever you want, love whoever you want. | ||
| Giraffe and Annika(NIS America) | Game - Dual Distribution | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST |
| Description from publisher:After waking from a strange dream, Annika finds herself stranded on the island of Spica, having no recollection of her past. With the help of a boy named Giraffe and the witch Lily, she must find three special star fragments on the island in order to uncover her memories. | ||
| Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars(KalypsoMediaGroup) | Game - Dual Distribution | 28/08/2020 15:00 LT |
| Description from publisher:Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, that combines empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements. Descend into a mythical world filled with horrors and legends – and hurl yourself into a compelling gothic epos paired with a challenging game experience. | ||
| Wolrd of Tanks Blitz(Wargaming Group) | Game - Digital Only | 26/08/2020 16:00 CEST |
| Description from publisher:Meet the legendary free-to-play 3D tank shooter for Nintendo Switch™! Become part of the community of players from around the world and join this modern shooting game and battle in a 7x7 format on your own or with friends. Research and upgrade armoured vehicles, use various tactics from aggressive onslaught to stealthy survival, and win! Choose a tank and become a battlefield hero! | ||
Highlights: New Demo Releases
| Title | Release Date |
| FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES™ Remastered Edition Lite (Demo)(SQUARE ENIX) | 27/08/2020 00:00 LT |
| Yes, Your Grace Demo(No More Robots) | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST |
Highlights: New Pre-Loads
| Title | Pre-Load Start Date | Pre-Load End Date |
| KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory(SQUARE ENIX) | 26/08/2020 16:00 CEST | 12/11/2020, 23:59 CET |
| COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND(SQUARE ENIX) | 26/08/2020 16:00 CEST | 14/12/2020, 23:59 CET |
Highlights: Sales
| Title | Content Type | Discount | Sale Start Date | Sale End Date |
| Trine 2: Complete Story(Frozenbyte) | Game - Digital Only | 70% off | 24/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 07/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Last Day of June(505 Games) | Game - Digital Only | 50% off | 25/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 30/08/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Two Point Hospital™(SEGA) | Game - Dual Distribution | 30% off | 25/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 01/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap(DotEmu) | Game - Digital Only | 60% off | 26/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 01/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Dead Cells(Motion Twin) | Game - Dual Distribution | 40% off | 26/08/2020 19:00 CEST | 08/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Telling Lies(Annapurna Interactive) | Game - Digital Only | 30% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 10/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Blasphemous(Team17) | Game - Digital Only | 50% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair(Team17) | Game - Dual Distribution | 55% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Yooka-Laylee(Team17) | Game - Digital Only | 66% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Worms W.M.D (Team17) | Game - Digital Only | 66% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Yoku's Island Express(Team17) | Game - Dual Distribution | 66% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| Call Of Juarez: Gunslinger (Techland) | Game - Digital Only | 40% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 10/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| SteamWorld Dig 2(Image & Form) | Game - Digital Only | 60% off | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 11/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| SteamWorld Dig(Image & Form) | Game - Digital Only | 75% off | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 11/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition(Image & Form) | Game - Digital Only | 75% off | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 11/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
| SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech(Thunderful) | Game - Digital Only | 50% off | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 11/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Download versions of packaged software
- Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
- Giraffe and Annika
- Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars
- JUMP FORCE - Deluxe Edition
- Nexomon: Extinction
- Road to Guangdong
Nintendo Switch download software
- #NoLimitFantasy, Super Puzzles Dream
- A HERO AND A GARDEN
- Best Friend Forever
- Collapsed
- Colour Jumper
- Death's Hangover
- FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition
- Glitch's Trip
- Grim Legends: The Forsaken Bride
- Hardcore Maze Cube
- Hypnospace Outlaw
- Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
- Over the Alps
- Rusty Gun
- Solitaire Klondike Minimal
- Struggling
- Talking Tom Candy Run
- Tank Mechanic Simulator
- The Last Campfire
- Ultimate Fishing Simulator
- West of Dead
- Windbound
Nintendo Switch downloadable content
- Asphalt 9: Legends
- Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
- Children of Morta
- DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2
- FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition
- Gear.Club Unlimited 2
- GROOVE COASTER WAI WAI PARTY!!!!
- Island Saver
- Jigsaw Masterpieces
- JUMP FORCE - Deluxe Edition
- Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
- Mortal Kombat 11
- West of Dead
- Windbound
Nintendo Switch demos
- Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
- Crypt of the Serpent King
- Explosive Dinosaurs
- FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition
- Spiral Memoria -The Summer I Meet Myself-
- Yes, Your Grace
Highlights: New Game Releases
Title | Content Type | Release Date | Further info contact |
FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES™ Remastered Edition | Game - Digital Only | 27/08/2020 00:00 LT | Square Enix Europe PR Team |
Description from publisher: FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES™ Remastered Edition is an enchanting action RPG that follows a young group, known as the Crystal Caravans, as they embark on an epic journey to search for myrrh, a precious and rare liquid needed to cleanse and maintain a crystal protecting their world from the deadly gas, miasma. Call upon magic and might and team up with faraway friends to take down fearsome foes! Enlist comrades to your crystal caravan in online multiplayer mode with up to four players. Adventure and exploration await your caravan in brand-new lands teeming with wonder. Featuring new areas inside dungeons, even those who played the original version will have rewarding surprises in store! | |||
Hypnospace Outlaw | Game - Digital Only | 27/08/2020 17:00 CEST | No More Robots |
[Featured in last week’s Indie World video presentation] Description from publisher: Hypnospace Outlaw is a '90s internet simulator in which you scour Hypnospace's wide variety of weird and wonderful websites to hunt down wrongdoers, while also keeping an eye on your inbox, avoiding viruses and adware, and downloading a plethora of apps that may or may not be useful. As part of your job as a Hypnospace Enforcer, you'll be watching out for copyright infringement, internet bullying and more, with reports and rewards coming direct from the Hypnospace Patrol Department to your inbox. In your spare time, you can customize your HypnOS desktop however you see fit, with a variety of downloads, wallpapers, screen savers and helper bots to keep you company. | |||
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions | Game - Dual Distribution | 28/08/2020 01:00 LT | Badri Aabour |
Description from publisher: Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots. BUILD YOUR DREAM ELEVEN: Create your own characters with new skills and abilities, and build your dream team to play offline and online! 4 PLAYER VERSUS: Decide who's the football legend amongst your firends with offline versus up to 4 players! ONLINE: Compete across several online modes to claim trophies and rewards 2 STORY MODES: experience the events from the anime or become a part of the world of Captain Tsubasa! | |||
Windbound | Game - Digital Only | 28/08/2020 00:00 LT | Patricia Geiger |
Description from publisher: The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets Shipwrecked alone on an uncharted island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive. As Kara, you are a warrior, caught at sea in a fierce storm, adrift from your tribe. Thrown from your boat, at the mercy of the turbulent waters, you are tossed on to the shores of the Forbidden Islands, a mysterious paradise. With no boat, no food or tools, just the will and skill to survive, uncover this beautiful island’s rich resources. Craft tools and weapons to hunt and defend yourself against nature itself with its wild and fantastical creatures. | |||
The Last Campfire | Game - Digital Only | 27/08/2020 00:00 LT | Tim Woodley |
[Previously featured in Indie World Presentation from March 2020] Description from publisher: ON A JOURNEY Travel deeper into the lands beyond the dark forest and overcome the adversities before you. UNCOVER A WORLD Discover beautiful wilderness filled with lost folk, strange creatures and mysterious ruins. LIGHT THE LAST CAMPFIRE Find hope and carry it with you on your Journey to light The Last Campfire. FROM A SMALL STUDIO A unique tale from Hello Games and the creative minds behind LostWinds. | |||
West of Dead | Game - Digital Only | 26/08/2020 09:00 CEST | Boel Bermann |
Description from publisher: Purgatory, Wyoming, 1888. A place of gun smoke and darkness, sin and damnation, wendigos and witches. A shifting, chaotic world that takes its form from the memories, culture or beliefs of the souls who pass through. When a dead man awakens with only the memory of a figure in black, he sets into motion a chain of events that have truly mythic consequences. Step into the boots of the dead man William Mason (voiced by Ron Perlman) and descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this fast-paced cover shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Put your skills to the test - Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds. The Wild West has never been this dark. | |||
Best Friend Forever | Game - Digital Only | 27/08/2020 00:00 CEST | Calliope Ryder |
Description from publisher: Best Friend Forever is the world’s first simulation game to combine pet care and dating (just not necessarily at the same time). Train, pat and play with your very own dog to form a bond that will last the ages. With your four-legged companion by your side, meet, woo and cherish the many cuties of Rainbow Bay’s thriving singles scene. So what are you waiting for? Love is just a woof away! - Fall in love with a diverse cast of local singles. - Spend quality time with your dog to raise its stats and pass Paws Academy. - Go everywhere with your best friend — your dog interacts with you and the narrative as it happens. - Experience modern love at its finest! Be whoever you want, love whoever you want. | |||
Giraffe and Annika | Game - Dual Distribution | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | NISA EU PR Team |
Description from publisher: After waking from a strange dream, Annika finds herself stranded on the island of Spica, having no recollection of her past. With the help of a boy named Giraffe and the witch Lily, she must find three special star fragments on the island in order to uncover her memories. | |||
Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars | Game - Dual Distribution | 28/08/2020 15:00 LT | Kalypso Media Press |
Description from publisher: Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars is an engaging strategy game set in a dark vampire world in turmoil, that combines empire management and turn-based combat with unique card-game elements. Descend into a mythical world filled with horrors and legends – and hurl yourself into a compelling gothic epos paired with a challenging game experience. | |||
Wolrd of Tanks Blitz | Game - Digital Only | 26/08/2020 16:00 CEST | Andrey Ryabovol |
Description from publisher: Meet the legendary free-to-play 3D tank shooter for Nintendo Switch™! Become part of the community of players from around the world and join this modern shooting game and battle in a 7x7 format on your own or with friends. Research and upgrade armoured vehicles, use various tactics from aggressive onslaught to stealthy survival, and win! Choose a tank and become a battlefield hero! | |||
Highlights: New Demo Releases
Title | Release Date |
FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES™ Remastered Edition Lite (Demo) | 27/08/2020 00:00 LT |
Yes, Your Grace Demo | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST |
Highlights: New Pre-Loads
Title | Pre-Load Start Date | Pre-Load End Date |
KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory | 26/08/2020 16:00 CEST | 12/11/2020, 23:59 CET |
COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND | 26/08/2020 16:00 CEST | 14/12/2020, 23:59 CET |
Highlights: Sales
Title | Content Type | Discount | Sale Start Date | Sale End Date |
Trine 2: Complete Story | Game - Digital Only | 70% off | 24/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 07/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Last Day of June | Game - Digital Only | 50% off | 25/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 30/08/2020, 23:59 LT |
Two Point Hospital™ | Game - Dual Distribution | 30% off | 25/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 01/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap | Game - Digital Only | 60% off | 26/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 01/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Dead Cells | Game - Dual Distribution | 40% off | 26/08/2020 19:00 CEST | 08/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Telling Lies | Game - Digital Only | 30% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 10/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Blasphemous | Game - Digital Only | 50% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair | Game - Dual Distribution | 55% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Yooka-Laylee | Game - Digital Only | 66% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Worms W.M.D | Game - Digital Only | 66% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Yoku's Island Express | Game - Dual Distribution | 66% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 03/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
Call Of Juarez: Gunslinger | Game - Digital Only | 40% off | 27/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 10/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
SteamWorld Dig 2 | Game - Digital Only | 60% off | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 11/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
SteamWorld Dig | Game - Digital Only | 75% off | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 11/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition | Game - Digital Only | 75% off | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 11/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech | Game - Digital Only | 50% off | 28/08/2020 15:00 CEST | 11/09/2020, 23:59 LT |
