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Bravely Default II, originally a 2020 release, moves to 2021; free Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo out now

Switching it up: Bravely Default II has a new release date, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has a free demo!

Bravely Default II, the sequel to the popular Nintendo 3DS Square Enix fantasy RPG, was originally announced for a late 2020 release on the Switch, but will now come out Feb. 26, 2021, instead.

Brought together by fate, four heroes will embark on a great voyage in the beautiful and engaging role-playing game BRAVELY DEFAULT II from SQUARE ENIX, the creators of the FINAL FANTASY series. In the series’ new adventure, players will set off on an epic journey, visiting stunning locations, meeting intriguing characters and battling dastardly villains. By defeating enemies called Asterisk bearers, the heroes will acquire Asterisks, which allow them to change jobs. By using the right combination of jobs, players can turn the tide of battle in their favor. Some of the jobs that can be acquired include the powerful Vanguard, the White Mage, the Bard, the Beastmaster and the Gambler, among many others.

After a demo version of the game went live in March, the developers collected player feedback about things like difficulty and controls to improve the overall game experience. A video addressing the helpful fan feedback is posted on the game’s website and on YouTube.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity free demo drops on Switch

During the last Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase of the year, Nintendo provided information about a variety of games coming to the Switch. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:

Control Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version: Winner of more than 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep players on the edge of their seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of developer Remedy Entertainment, Control presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience. Control Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version* is available now on Nintendo Switch!

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity: Before the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game launches for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 20, fans will be able to try out a free demo for the game, available now in Nintendo eShop. The action-packed story is set in Hyrule 100 years before the events of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game. The demo will let players experience the fast-paced action and dramatic cutscenes, which shed light on the events that led to the Great Calamity. During the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, it was revealed that the massive, screen-filling Divine Beasts will also be playable in the game. Using the over-the-top powers of the Divine Beasts will surely help players find victory when used in their respective stages.

Immortals Fenyx Rising: The fate of the world is at stake. Play as Fenyx, a new winged demigod, on a quest to save the Greek gods and their home from a dark curse. Take on mythological beasts, master the legendary powers of the gods and defeat Typhon, the deadliest Titan in Greek mythology, in an epic fight for the ages. Immortals Fenyx Rising launches for Nintendo Switch on Dec. 3, with pre-orders beginning today!

Bravely Default II
Bravely Default II

BRAVELY DEFAULT II: Brought together by fate, four heroes will embark on a great voyage in the beautiful and engaging role-playing game BRAVELY DEFAULT II from SQUARE ENIX, the creators of the FINAL FANTASY series. In the series’ new adventure, players will set off on an epic journey, visiting stunning locations, meeting intriguing characters and battling dastardly villains. By defeating enemies called Asterisk bearers, the heroes will acquire Asterisks, which allow them to change jobs. By using the right combination of jobs, players can turn the tide of battle in their favor. Some of the jobs that can be acquired include the powerful Vanguard, the White Mage, the Bard, the Beastmaster and the Gambler, among many others. After a demo version of the game went live in March, the developers collected player feedback about things like difficulty and controls to improve the overall game experience. A video addressing the helpful fan feedback will be posted on the BRAVELY DEFAULT II website and on YouTube later today. BRAVELY DEFAULT II launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 26, 2021.

STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town: Cultivate a farm from the ground up! Chop down trees! Discover flora and fauna! Raise animals! Experience all of this and more as part of STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town, the newest game in the original farm simulation series, coming to Nintendo Switch on March 23, 2021. Will players sow fields and grow a cornucopia of colorful crops? Or construct a massive ranch with lots of animal pens? How players choose to live their farm life is completely up to them.

No More Heroes III: Experience the latest exploits of legendary assassin Travis Touchdown in No More Heroes III. In this game, players are put in the middle of the action, as the fight between assassins becomes a battle on a galactic scale. Destroy aliens in this garden of madness when No More Heroes III launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch in 2021. If players haven’t experienced the series’ prequels, no problem! The first two No More Heroes games, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, which originally launched for the Wii console, are available now on Nintendo Switch.

HITMAN 3 – CLOUD VERSION: HITMAN 3 is the first time the HITMAN series has been on Nintendo Switch and represents the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Whether players are new to the franchise or familiar with the series, they’ll enjoy a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations as Agent 47 returns for the most important contracts of his entire career.

Part Time UFO: From HAL Laboratory, the developers of the Kirby series, comes Part Time UFO, a colorful game in which players take on the role of an adorable (and helpful!) UFO. From dishing up sweets, to fishing, and building a castle, the little UFO will perform all sorts of part-time jobs. Players can clear stages by carrying the required object, but more rewards will be earned by completing three specific challenges per stage. By passing a Joy-Con controller to a friend or family member, two people can perform jobs together! Part Time UFO is available now on Nintendo Switch!

Surviving the Aftermath: Survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future – resources are scarce, but opportunity calls. Players can build the ultimate disaster-proof colony, protect their colonists and restore civilization to a devastated world. Remember: The end of the world is just the beginning. The Nintendo Switch version of Surviving the Aftermath launches in spring 2021.

Tropico 6 – Nintendo Switch Edition: El Presidente is back! In Tropico 6, players have the fate of their island in their hands. Build and rule an island nation on large archipelagos, take care of subjects’ needs and send agents to steal world monuments. Tropico 6 lands on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 6. Pre-orders for the game begin later today.

Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia: Fierce strategy plus epic action equals Bakugan! It’s up to players to build the best team and duke it out in high-energy battles. Become the ultimate champion in Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 3.

Griftlands: Nintendo Switch Edition: Sharp negotiating skills are a must when playing Griftlands, a deck-building roguelite game. Every decision matters in each playthrough, whether it’s the jobs players take, the friends they make or the cards they collect. Explore the gritty sci-fi world of Griftlands when it launches on Nintendo Switch in summer 2021.

More Nintendo news:


Video game release date calendar:

TitleRelease dateSystem(s)Genre
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownJan. 18, 2024
The Last of Us Part II RemasteredJan. 19, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthJan. 26, 2024
Tekken 8Jan. 26, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan. 29, 2024
Persona 3 ReloadFeb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueFeb. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2Feb. 8, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb. 13, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey KongFeb. 16, 2024NSGame Boy Advance remaster
Skull + BonesFeb. 16, 2024
The ThaumaturgeFeb. 20, 2024PC (Steam)RPG
NightingaleFeb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy VII RebirthFeb. 29, 2024PS5RPG remake
The Outlast TrialsMarch 5, 2024
Homeworld 3March 8, 2024
Unicorn OverlordMarch 8, 2024NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX/STactical RPG
Alone in the DarkMarch 20, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2March 22, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime!March 22, 2024NSAction-adventure
Rise of the RoninMarch 22, 2024
South Park: Snow Day!March 26, 2024NS, PS5, XBSX/S, PCCo-op
Tales of Kenzera: ZauApril 23, 2024
Braid: Anniversary EditionApril 30, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final ShapeJune 4, 2024
Black Myth WukongAug. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2Sept. 9, 2024
Contra: Operation GalugaEarly 2024NS, PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox OneRun-n-gun action
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDSummer 2024NS
Visions of ManaSummer 2024PC (Steam/Windows), PS4, PS5, XBSX/SAction RPG
Wolf Among Us II2024?PCEpisodic graphic adventure
Mina the Hollower2024?PC, consoles TBAAction-adventure
Star Wars Outlaws2024PS5, XBSX/S, PCOpen world adventure
Hades II2024PCRoguelike
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2024NSRPG remake
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution2024NSAction-adventure platformer
Moonlit PeaksEarly 2024PC (Steam)
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders2024PC (Steam)Action-adventure RPG
Tiny Glade2024PC (Steam)
Tales of SeikyuDecember 2024PC (Steam)Fantasy farming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam2025NSPuzzle adventure
NS = Nintendo Switch … PS = PlayStation … XBS = Xbox Series …

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