Nintendo Switch eShop Gets New Content This Week Including Splatoon 2

Written by Brandon Hofer on July 20, 2017

News: One of Nintendo’s newest IPs is hitting the Switch this week along with a few other titles.

There is some nice content hitting the Nintendo eShop this week with Splatoon 2 leading the charge. There are three other titles arriving as well which should give you a nice selection of new titles to choose from. The new content includes:

Splatoon 2 - For the first time, take the game’s various single- and multiplayer modes on the go via local multiplayer in portable play styles. (Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode; sold separately.) You can also compete in frenetic online matches like never before with the new SplatNet 2 mobile service (Nintendo Account, persistent internet access and compatible mobile device required. Data charges may apply.) SplatNet 2, which allows players to see Splatoon 2 stats and stage schedules, is part of the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app. With the Nintendo Switch Online app, players can get together with their squid squad and chat during certain online modes. Splatoon 2 will be available on July 21.

Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star - The first action game based on the popular Fate series, Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star allows players to play as 16 unique Servants to perform various signature moves. Players also have a new form change ability that allows them to become even more powerful. Engage in intense battles on the ground or in midair to annihilate the enemy forces. Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star will be available on July 25.

ACA NeoGeo Samurai Shodown - The game features 12 swordmasters, each with their own unique personality. They will battle it out among each other before taking on Shiro Tokisada Amakusa in the game's climax. One of the unique characteristics of this game is the Rage Gauge which fills up as the player takes damage. Once that gauge is full the character's attacks do more damage, keeping the battles tense and exciting.

Boost Beast - A sudden virus outbreak has infected the entire human race and turned everyone into zombies... Only a small group of animals survived the outbreak. In order to restore peace in the world, Alec, the king of the dogs, sets out on a journey with his animal army to exterminate the zombies. Match 3 of the same animal blocks to call upon your animal friends and defeat the wave of incoming zombies.

Which of these games grabs your interest? Will you be picking up Splatoon 2 and engaging in some paint filled warfare? Tell us what you think below.