Chocobo GP Now Available on Nintendo Switch

Written by Brandon Hofer on March 10, 2022

News: A new Chocobo racing title featuring characters from the Chocobo and Final Fantasy series is now available on the eShop.

Square Enix has announced that Chocobo GP, a kart racing experience set in the Chocobo universe, is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch. Players can now accelerate through magical and chaotic courses with beloved characters from the Chocobo and Final Fantasy franchises, including Vivi and Steiner from Final Fantasy IX. The deluxe demo version, Chocobo GP Lite, is also available for download, allowing players to take on exhilarating courses from well-known Chocobo and Final Fantasy series locations in both local multiplayer and select online multiplayer modes.

Beginning today, players can experience all that Chocobo GP has to offer, including
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Multiple Game Modes – Play various modes including “Story” and “Chocobo GP,” which features exciting bracket-style tournaments that can support up to 64 players.

Thrilling Courses – Race through various Chocobo and Final Fantasy-themed courses, including Cid’s Test Track, the streets of Alexandria and Zozo, and the Gold Saucer.

Roster of Fan-Favorite Characters – Players can choose from a wide selection of Final Fantasy and Chocobo characters across the series, including familiar faces from Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy IX, and more.

The game’s first season is in full swing within Chocobo GP mode. By participating in this mode, players can raise their season level and earn various rewards. Additionally, players can use 800 mythril to purchase an optional Prize Pass (grants access to an additional set of season rewards) or 2,400 mythril to purchase an optional Premium Prize Pass (instantly grants players 60 levels worth of season rewards). For a limited time, players can purchase a discounted 1,600 mythril pack for $7.99 through the Nintendo eShop.

All players will be treated to a celebratory login bonus of 800 mythril (equivalent to a Prize Pass), allowing them to obtain Final Fantasy VII’s Cloud (available as a season level 60 Prize Pass reward), and earn Gil more quickly to exchange for Final Fantasy VIII’s Squall from the in-game Gil Shop.

Check out the launch trailer below and tell us what we think. Will you be picking up Chocobo GP?