Pre-order of Switch "SAMURAI SPIRITS" downloadable version starts today, 11/21. Early purchase discounts are also available!

SNK Corporation has begun pre-orders for the downloadable version of the fighting game "SAMURAI SPIRITS" for Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release on December 12, 2019 (Thursday), on the Nintendo eShop.

The "SAMURAI SHODOWN" series has been popular since its inception in 1993 as a sword-fighting fighting game in which players fight with weapons. Eleven years have passed since the last title, and this completely new title inherits the series' appealing world view and gameplay, while evolving into a new visual expression.

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Outline of "SAMURAI SPIRITS

In this title, a total of 16 swordsmen, including 13 popular characters from the series' past and 3 new characters who add excitement to the story, will participate in the game. Set in Japan one year before the first "SAMURAI SHODOWN," the game will open the curtain on the battles between swordsmen who have held fast to their beliefs.

In addition, the game's combat features popular systems of past games, such as the "Anger Gauge," "Issen," and "Secret Secrets. The game is said to have pursued a "sense of tension" where a momentary lapse can mean the difference between life and death, and an "exhilarating" one-hit-kill experience.

New characters will join the game as DLC!

In addition, "Limuru," "Kabukiri Hashara," "Kazama Hizuki," and "Ohtora," popular characters of past generations, will appear as DLC. In addition, "Himure Kankanmaru," the main character from "SAMURAI SHODOWN Zankohiro Musouken," will be available for free.

Early Purchase Privileges

In addition, "SAMURAI SHODOWN! 2" for Nintendo Switch will be offered as an early purchase bonus. 2", a fighting game released in 1999 exclusively for SNK's portable game console "Neo Geo Pocket". The game is said to allow players to enjoy heated battles between deformed characters.

The early purchase bonus for the downloadable version will be distributed to those who purchase "SAMURAI SPIRITS (Normal Edition)" or "SAMURAI SPIRITS DELUXE PACK" at 23:59 on January 15, 2020.
2" as an early purchase bonus may be distributed for a fee. Please be aware of this in advance.

Early purchase discounts will also be offered.

An early purchase discount for the downloadable version is also available on the Nintendo eShop. The discount prices are as follows

SAMURAI SPIRITS (Normal Edition)
Normal price 6,980 yen (including tax) ⇒ Early purchase discount price 6,280 yen (including tax) 10% OFF
Until 23:59 on January 15, 2020

SAMURAI SPIRITS DELUXE PACK
Regular price 9,180 yen (including tax) ⇒ Early purchase discount price 7,800 yen (including tax) 15% OFF
Until 23:59 on January 15, 2020

SAMURAI SPIRITS Season Pass (4 DLC characters)
Regular price 2,200 yen (including tax) ⇒ Early purchase discount price 1,870 yen (including tax) 15% OFF
(Season Pass and DLC characters will be available from December 12, 2019)

Title Overview]
SAMURAI SPIRITS
Release date: December 12, 2019 (Thursday)
Genre: Sword-fighting fighting game
Compatible platform: Nintendo Switch
Players: 1-2 players (2-10 online)
CERO: D (for ages 17 and up)
Lineup/Price (excluding tax):
　SAMURAI SPIRITS (Normal Edition) ......6,345 yen
　SAMURAI SPIRITS DELUXE PACK (Normal Edition + Season Pass: Download) ......8,345 yen
　SAMURAI SPIRITS SEASON PASS (4 DLC characters: download)......2,000 yen
　SAMURAI SPIRITS DLC characters alone (Limuru, Kabukiri Hashara, Kazama Hizuki, Ohtora) ...... 600 yen each

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