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Surprise Nintendo Switch Releases: Disney Villains, NecroDancer, and SaGa Frontier 2 Now Available

2025-03-28 01:49:01

The March 27th Nintendo Direct delighted fans with several surprise shadow-dropped titles for the Nintendo Switch, including Disney Villains Cursed Cafe, Rift of the NecroDancer, and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered.  All three games are immediately available for download from the Nintendo eShop, providing players with a diverse range of new experiences.

Shadow-dropping, the practice of releasing a game on the same day it's announced, allows for thrilling surprises and generates immediate excitement. This tactic has been employed by Nintendo in previous Directs with titles like Metroid Prime Remastered and Tetris 99, and the latest Direct continues the trend with this trio of unexpected releases.

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The March 2025 Nintendo Direct highlighted three same-day releases: Disney Villains Cursed Cafe, a visual novel where players brew potions for iconic Disney antagonists like Ursula and Jafar; Rift of the NecroDancer, a vibrant rhythm-based combat game previously released on PC; and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, a polished version of the classic 1999 RPG, now available for a modern audience on the Switch.

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In addition to these surprise launches, pre-orders opened on March 27 for several upcoming titles, including RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, Gradius Origins + Salamander 3, Star Overdrive, Monument Valley, and Monument Valley 2, all accessible via the Nintendo eShop.

These recent additions exemplify Nintendo's ongoing expansion of its digital game library on the Switch.  Players now have three brand new experiences to dive into, with Disney Villains Cursed Cafe, Rift of the NecroDancer, and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered ready to download.

Nintendo's digital offerings continue to grow, from the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, featuring retro titles from Nintendo 64 and Game Boy, to the upcoming Virtual Game Cards.  Digital gaming enthusiasts can explore the latest releases on the Nintendo Switch eShop, and stay tuned for further announcements on exciting titles coming to Nintendo systems.