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Nintendo eShop Update – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, eFootball Kick-Off!, Donkey Kong 64

Paul Bryant06 mins

There’s a well-rounded selection of new Nintendo eShop titles launching for Nintendo Switch platforms today (and/or soon), especially if you have been waiting for a few popular titles to be ported to the Nintendo Switch 2 ports such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (see our Switch 2 review of that here!), Stray, and Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition.  Otherwise there’s new titles including River City Saga: Journey to the West,  Isekai Villain, eFootball Kick-Off!, Donkey Kong 64 for Switch Online members, and many others.

As usual, there are sales and deals happening as well, which is always located over here:  www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals

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

If you need to replenish your Nintendo eShop Wallet, you can do so right here at Amazon.

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:

  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
    • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH – The fate of the Planet is in your hands in the second entry in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake series. Cloud Strife and his comrades escape the city of Midgar into the world beyond in search of Sephiroth, a haunting figure from Cloud’s past bent on ruling the planet. As the story unfolds, you’ll ride chocobos, sprint across sweeping plains, and explore a vast world with new features and encounters to be had. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 system.
    • eFootball Kick-Off! – Experience the passion and thrills of soccer anytime, anywhere – solo or with friends1, offline or online2 – with eFootball Kick-Off! Establish your own club team and participate in competitions around the globe in World Tour mode or take on International Cup mode and feel the excitement as national teams battle for global supremacy. Newer players can also get in on the action with “six-a-side” matches that create plenty of goal-scoring opportunities, and a Rank-based system where your performance is evaluated as you learn the skills needed to win matches. eFootball Kick-Off! is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics:
    • Donkey Kong 64 – Help Donkey Kong take on King K. Rool and the Kremlings, rescue his friends, reclaim his Golden Bananas, and save his homeland from certain doom in this title originally released for the Nintendo 64 system in 1999. Join the DK crew as they climb, swim and jump through treacherous and puzzling areas while taking advantage of their special abilities and upgrades. Hunt for collectibles and play wacky minigames while solo, or duke it out in battle arenas with friends in four-player split-screen action1. The Donkey Kong 64 game is available now for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members2.

Nintendo Music:

  • Tune into Nintendo Music on More Devices – Listeners can now enjoy Nintendo Music3 across a wide variety of devices, with updated support for computers, tablets, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto! You can also use the new My Mix feature to generate a playlist based on your play history (not available in web browser). For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
  • Jams for the Open Road – Crank up the volume, because select tracks from the Mario Kart World game are cruising onto Nintendo Music! Prep the playlist for the next time you hit the road with tracks like “Mario Bros. Circuit,” “Peach Beach” and “Moo Moo Meadows.” Plus, additional Free Roam tracks will be added in the future – stay tuned!
  • Hup, Hup, Hey! – Captain Olimar and his loyal crew of plantlike helpers are blasting onto Nintendo Music with the Pikmin soundtrack! Channel the hardworking spirit of Pikmin as you go about your day with tracks including “The Forest of Hope,” “The Forest Navel” and “The Distant Spring.”

Activities:

  • Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC Event – Kong Bananza Returns – The next monthly limited-time event in the DK Island + Emerald Rush paid DLC4 for the Donkey Kong Bananza game is just around the corner! Carve your own path through Canyon Layer during the Kong Bananza Returns event for the opportunity to collect statues of Tiki Kong and Tiki Goon. This event will take place from June 9 at 1 a.m. PT to June 16 at 12:59 p.m. PT.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it’s news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day.