Nintendo Download: Star-Crossed Stories!

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World – Hope you’re hungry for more adventure! Join Kirby and his friends in this enhanced version of the original Kirby and the Forgotten Land 3D platforming adventure, featuring three new Mouthful Modes, improved graphics and frame rate, and a new story: Star-Crossed World. The Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Nintendo Switch 2 players who already have the original game can purchase the upgrade pack to access the new features and enhancements of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
  • STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar – Originally released on the Nintendo DS system, this cozy farm life game builds on the original with updated visuals, new characters, an expanded story and voiced event scenes. Become a new resident of Zephyr Town, rebuild your farm, and spend each day nurturing crops and tending to the animals. Learn to harness the town’s unique winds to make farm life and travel a breeze. Then, gather your farm’s bounty to sell at your stall in the weekly bazaar. Forge friendships with a cast of charming townsfolk, fall in love and even start a family along the way! STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar is available now for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems.
  • SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance – The iconic SHINOBI series returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4. Play as the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts. After finding your village burned to the ground and your clan turned to stone, you must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil to avenge your clan. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launches Aug. 29 for Nintendo Switch. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.

Pre-orders:

• Little Nightmares III – Join two friends lost in a frightening world not made for children. Play as Low and Alone, best friends since they found each other in this lonely place called Nowhere. They each possess their own iconic item: a bow for Low and a wrench for Alone. Working together, sneak through hidden passages and watch each other’s backs. If they cannot find a way out of the Nowhere, they’ll be condemned to a fate worse than death. Play solo or with a friend online¹ when Little Nightmares III launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Oct. 10. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Music:

• Welcome to the New World – The pink puff is back! More tracks from the Kirby and the Forgotten World game are available now on Nintendo Music², the smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks. Gear up for Kirby’s return to the Forgotten Land with stellar songs like “Running Through the New World,” “The Battle of Blizzard Bridge” and more. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Activities:

• Tetris^® 99 49th MAXIMUS CUP – Here’s your second chance to earn returning Kirby themes in the Tetris^® 99 game! Nintendo Switch Online players playing the Tetris 99 online mode can collect at least 20 event points per in-game theme to unlock previous themes including Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Round 1, Kirby’s Dream Buffet for Round 2, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe for Round 3! Players who have already obtained a specific in-game theme will not receive a duplicate or new reward. The Tetris 99 49th MAXIMUS CUP event will run from Aug. 29 at 12 a.m. PT to Sept. 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
• My Nintendo - Step into Family Fun – Animal Crossing x Crocs Sweepstakes – Ready for a new adventure, both in-game and on the go? To celebrate the launch of the charming Animal Crossing x Crocs collaboration, My Nintendo is giving fans the opportunity to win a stylish, nature-inspired prize package made for the whole family! For more information about the My Nintendo - Step into Family Fun – Animal Crossing x Crocs Sweepstakes³, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/ab6c4c03cadff26f.
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons Summer Journey Sweepstakes – Make the most of the final days of summer! Enter for a chance to win a pack of exclusive themed goodies from Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO with the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Summer Journey Sweepstakes⁴! Enter today – this sweepstakes ends on Sept. 3 at 11 p.m. PT! For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/f1dc43fa033da0a6.
• My Nintendo – LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win! Sweepstakes – Rev your engine and get ready to speed into fun with the My Nintendo – LEGO Mario Kart Race to Win! Sweepstakes⁵! Enter for a chance to win an ultimate prize for building and racing fans: LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart set (72037). Hurry – this sweepstakes ends on Sept. 3 at 11 p.m. PT! For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/cf4b372d8794452b.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

• Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• 2weistein in Elfland – Available Sept. 1
• 4 in 1 Bundle
• 40 Sports Games in 1
• Ash Pines: The Motel – Available Aug. 29
• Bad Cheese – Available Sept. 1
• Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
• Bangman – Available Aug. 29
• Battle of Rebels
• BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary
• Cross Pix
• Death Mask
• Demonschool – Available Sept. 3
• Dogs Organized Neatly – Available Sept. 2
• EGGCONSOLE PUYO PUYO PC-9801
• Escape game R00M05
• Farming Collection – Available Sept. 3
• Flood Parkour Obby – Available Aug. 30
• Georgie-Yolkie 64 – The Furry Tale
• Glory to the Heroes – Available Aug. 29
• Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek – Available Aug. 29
• Greenveil Hike – Available Aug. 29
• Karate Survivor
• Knight Quest: Goblins Raid
• Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees
• Lost Lands X
• Ludo XXL 2
• Neko Bento 2
• No Sweet Looks
• Overpowered 1 – Mars Infestation – Available Sept. 3
• Pattern Thinking Puzzle Build It Before 10
• Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening
• Spot the Wrong Character
• Star Trek: Resurgence
• Sumorbit
• SUPER ROBOT WARS Y
• Super World War
• Ternox Games 4-in-1 Bundle
• The Nameless City – Available Sept. 3
• The Nameless: Slay Dragon
• The Wolf and the Blood Moon／オオカミと赤い満月
• Thief Simulator Mastermind Edition
• VARLET
• Voxelgram 2
• We Are Busy Digging A Hole

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.

¹ Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

² Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms

³ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 5:00 p.m. PT on 8/20/2025 and ends at 11:00 p.m. PT on 11/7/2025. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/ab6c4c03cadff26f (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo - Step Into Family Fun – Animal Crossing x Crocs Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/ab6c4c03cadff26f) as stated in Official Rules. There will be three (3) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) pair Animal Crossing Crocs (sizes: women’s 4-11/men’s 2.5 – 9.5) (ARV $84.99 USD), one (1) pair Animal Crossing Crocs (sizes: kids 11C – 6Y) (ARV $54.99 USD), two (2) Animal Crossing Creator/Collector Jibbitz Charms 5-pack ($19.99 USD each), one (1) Animal Crossing Jibbitz Charm: Rosie (ARV $4.99 USD), one (1) Animal Crossing Jibbitz Charm: Marshal (ARV $4.99 UD) and one (1) Animal Crossing Jibbitz Charm: Bunnie (ARV $4.99 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $584.79 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/mynintendo-step-into-family-fun-animal-crossing-crocs-sweepstakes/ . Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

⁴ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 5:00 p.m. PT on 7/30/2025 and ends at 11:00 p.m. PT on 9/3/2025. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/f1dc43fa033da0a6, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Summer Journey Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/f1dc43fa033da0a6) as stated in Official Rules. There will be three (3) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Packable Anorak jacket (sizes S – XL) (ARV $44.99 USD), one (1) Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Insulated Folding Market Tote (ARV $32.99 USD), one (1) Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Tumbler with Lid (Set of 2) ($59.98 USD) and one (1) Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Glass Carafe (ARV $26.99 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $494.85 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/animal-crossing-new-horizons-summer-journey-sweepstakes/ . Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

⁵ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 12:00 p.m. PT on 5/15/2025 and ends at 11:00 p.m. PT on 9/3/2025. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/cf4b372d8794452b, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo – LEGO® Mario Kart™ Race to Win! Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/cf4b372d8794452b) as stated in Official Rules. There will be three (3) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) LEGO® Super Mario™: Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart set (72037) (ARV $169.99 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $509.97 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/mynintendo-lego-mario-kart-race-to-win-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

MORE ABOUT…

NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Splatoon 3, and Nintendo Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World. Members also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. Nintendo Switch 2 players can use the GameChat feature to connect with friends through voice, video or screen sharing (terms and requirements apply, visit support.nintendo.com). Those without a Nintendo Switch Online membership can still join the fun during the Open-Access Period, ending March 31, 2026. Additionally, members can access the Nintendo Music smart-device app to stream or download Nintendo soundtracks, create playlists, browse music by different categories and more. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online/.

NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE + EXPANSION PACK

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, retro SEGA Genesis games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately). Nintendo Switch 2 players can also access a library of classic Nintendo GameCube games, enhanced features for compatible Nintendo 64 games and upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (full version of games required to use content for that game; sold separately).

NINTENDO eSHOP

Nintendo eShop is a digital store that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems or Nintendo Switch 2.

Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems or Nintendo Switch 2 both on-device and from the Nintendo website.

PARENTAL CONTROLS AND MORE

Remember that Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 both feature parental controls that let adults manage the content and features their children can access, including GameChat. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about parental controls and other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/parental-controls/, https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/ or https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.

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