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Nintendo eShop Update – Go Vacation, Banner Saga 3, Hello Neighbor, Element

Nintendo_eShop_logoNintendo_eShop_logoThere’s a pretty fun selection of mid-summer digital releases for the Nintendo Switch this week.

Go Vacation should be a suitable distraction for those looking for a Wii Sports Resort sorta experience, and there’s plenty of RPG packed into Banner Saga 3.

Other highlights include Hello Neighbor, Element, Flashback, Sleep Tight, Code of Princess EX and more.

See the full list below, and also check out Nintendo’s updated Game Store list, here.

This week?s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
    • Go Vacation ? Welcome to Kawawii Island, a paradise resort where friends and family can enjoy 50+ co-op and competitive activities. There are all sorts of exciting ways to explore the island, from horseback to buggies, snowmobiles to in-line skates. And to add to the fun, up to four players can enjoy visiting and discovering every corner of the island together. Go Vacation will be available on July 27. (Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.)
    • Banner Saga 3 ? Banner Saga 3 is the dramatic final chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series, which has won more than 20 awards and has been nominated for four BAFTAs. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near?
New DLC:
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2 ? New DLC is releasing for owners of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass. Buy the Expansion Pass to gain access to titanic new content, including the Challenge Battle Mode as well as Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country, available this September.
    • Rare Blade 2 ? Crossette
    • New Difficulty Options ? Bringer of Chaos, Customize
    • New Quests Pack 4
      • Sunken Boosters
      • The Trendy Patissier
      • Artisanal Accessories
      • Hot Spring Bonanza
      • Mystery Launch Codes
    • For full patch notes, please visit the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Support site. Full version of the game is required to use DLC.
  • Kirby Star Allies – A free update comes to the Kirby Star Allies game on July 27, which includes three Dream Friends from Kirby?s past adventures. Daroach, leader of the notorious Squeak Squad, makes his debut as a playable character and brings some friends along. Dark Meta Knight makes a grand return as a playable character for the first time. Utilize his Mirror abilities to call upon devastating sword attacks, reflect back enemy projectiles, and create copies. Adeleine and Ribbon are back! Make Adeleline?s paintings come to life or fly around with the help of Ribbon.
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Activities:
  • My Nintendo Presents Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards: Summer 2018 Edition ? Beat the heat this summer with some cool Nindie games! As July heats up, My Nintendo users can exchange their Gold Points for some of the hottest indie games on Nintendo platforms. Click here for more information.
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