This week, the Nintendo Switch eShop is offering up some exciting new additions, including a sprinkle of SNES classics, fresh tunes on the Nintendo Music app, tempting sales, and a slew of brand-new titles ready for download.
Starting with the SNES lineup, the Switch Online collection is getting four new entries, all throwbacks from developer Koei during the SNES’s glory days. First up, we have Nobunaga’s Ambition and Nobunaga’s Ambition: Lord of Darkness, originally released in 1993 and 1994. Both titles plunge you into Japan’s Sengoku period, where the goal is to reunite the disparate regions through epic battles.
Then we journey to China with Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV Wall of Fire, a 1994 turn-based strategy gem based on the renowned novel of the same name. Koei also takes you on a nautical adventure in Uncharted Waters: New Horizons. First launched in 1993, this European-based game is all about sailing and trading during the Age of Discovery.
Meanwhile, the Nintendo Music app is expanding its repertoire, though somewhat mysteriously. This week, it’s serving up 23 tracks from Kirby and the Forgotten Land. The rest of the soundtrack? Still a mystery, but hopefully coming soon.
On top of that, a long list of new titles is sailing into the Switch eShop, including Which Way Up: Galaxy Games. For a deeper dive, don’t miss our chat with Turtle Flip Studio, the brains behind the game, in last week’s Pure Nintendo Podcast episode. And stick around for our upcoming review!
So, that’s the lowdown on the eShop happenings this week. Which games are calling your name? We’d love to hear what you’re playing!
Nintendo Switch Online (SNES)
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION – Step into the chaotic Sengoku period in Japan, where feudal warlords vie for supremacy. As a fief’s ruler, chart your path to conquer—whether through battle, diplomacy, or cunning strategy. Can you unite Japan under your banner? Available March 28 for Switch Online members, this title supports up to eight players with a single Joy-Con.
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Lord of Darkness – Dive into this 1994 classic, the fourth in the series, and take on the role of a Sengoku Daimyo. Your mission? Unite Japan’s 48 feudal states. Enhance your military might with culture and technology advancements, and treat your generals to tea ceremonies for strategic bonuses. Available March 28.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV Wall of Fire – Set in the waning days of the Han Dynasty, command your forces in a power struggle among China’s bravest. Forge your destiny through military prowess or diplomatic brilliance as you confront other warlords. Available March 28 for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Uncharted Waters: New Horizons – Embark on a seafaring venture during the Age of Exploration. Choose from six distinct characters, discover hidden treasures, and navigate the high seas. Available March 28, gather your crew and explore over 130 destinations.
Nintendo Music
A New and Noteworthy World – Kirby steps into the spotlight with 23 tracks from Kirby and the Forgotten Land now available on the Nintendo Music app. Let melodies like “Running Through the New World” energize your adventures. Keep an ear out for more tracks dropping later this year, exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members.
With so much to explore, it’s a good time to check out the Nintendo Switch eShop. So, which game has you excited this week? Don’t forget to share your picks!
