After a delay into 2020, Shantae and the Seven Sirens at last has a release date — as well as the promise of both standard and collector’s physical editions from Limited Run Games.
According to developer WayForward, Shantae and the Seven Sirens will be released in full on May 28th, 2020 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam for the price of $29.99 USD.
“Whip your hair and shake your hips — we are ecstatic to announce that the newest entry in the fan-favorite Shantae series, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, is scheduled for launch on consoles and Windows PC on May 28, 2020! The expansive quest, which contains new locales, friends, enemies, and transformations, is expected to arrive in its entirety on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam at the price of $29.99. Additionally, an update containing the adventure’s epic conclusion is now available on Apple Arcade. In anticipation of the multiplatform launch, a new trailer can be seen here.”
The Apple Arcade version has received a “Part 2” update, as well, which makes Apple Arcade the only platform on which you can play the full game at the moment.
Various improvements have also been added to the Apple Arcade version of the game, including new environments, cutscenes, updated controls, and much more.
“Apple Arcade users will notice numerous improvements to the game in the newly released update, where they will encounter new environments, dungeons, and abilities, as well as enhancements such as new fully animated cutscenes, upgraded character portrait artwork, an improved map, customizable touch controls, a new unlockable mode, and various other fixes and refinements. Players will be able to pick up where they left off or play through the entire quest from start to finish.”
Limited Run Games, which has sold physical versions of both Shantae: Risky’s Revenge and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, tweeted it will be selling physical versions of the game in both standard and collector’s editions.
"A physical version — including both a standard edition and a collector’s edition for some platforms — is planned from Limited Run Games, with details to be revealed at a later date." ⚔️ https://t.co/rnq5ya1G8t
— Limited Run Games (@LimitedRunGames) March 27, 2020
Details will be released “at a later date.”
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Written by Daniel Dell-Cornejo
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