[Guide] The Biggest Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch | July 2024

Introducing the six biggest releases you need to play this July!

With June coming to an end and July in sight, here’s a dedicated look at the six biggest games all releasing on the Nintendo Switch this July:

[Guide] The Biggest Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch | July 2024:

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak (July 5, 2024)

Publisher: NIS America | Genre: Role-playing, Adventure, Action

File Size: 8.6 GB | Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

 

The spriggan known as Van Arkride is an underground professional that accepts work from any client and acts as a detective, negotiator or bounty hunter with no allegiance. However, the course of his life will change forever when he takes on a strange case that threatens the entire nation. Slash your way through intense combat that springs to life with beautiful visuals, and craft your own gameplay experience in Calvard with features such as high-speed mode and a new alignment system!

Bleach: Brave Souls (July 11, 2024)

Publisher: Klab | Genre: Action, Role-playing

File Size: 5.5 GB | Price: $0.00

No. of Players: 1 (Single System) | 1 – 6 (Online) 

 

DIVE INTO THE ACTION-PACKED WORLD OF BLEACH — From the human-populated world of the living to the Soul Society, home of Soul Reapers and the spirits of the dead, the bleak realm of Hueco Mundo, where evil spirits known as Hollows reside, and the depths of Hell, final resting place of sinners, the endlessly imaginative BLEACH universe is recreated in high-quality 3D graphics. Relive all your favorite scenes and special techniques from the hit anime!

A CAST OF COLORFUL CHARACTERS — Your favorite characters from the 13 Court Guard Squads, the Espada, Xcution, Stern Ritter, and the Thousand-Year Blood War are all here! Unleash Ichigo’s Getsugatensho, Aizen’s Kyoka Suigetsu, Byakuya’s Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, and all the other epic BLEACH moves, all fully-voiced with amazing animations!

ENTER THE ARENA — Go online and take part in epic 3-on-3 battles with players from all over the world in real time!

In some regions, you have an option to choose a World (server) at the start of the game. However, there is no difference between the different servers except for the languages offered and certain purchasable items.

 

Recommended For:

• Fans of the original BLEACH anime and Shonen Jump manga who want to relive the BLEACH story!
• BLEACH fans who want a new way to enjoy the universe they love!
• Anyone wanting to recap the BLEACH story before the long-awaited anime release of the climatic Thousand Year Blood War story arc!
• BLEACH fans who want to enjoy new, original stories set in the BLEACH universe!
• Anime and manga fans looking for an action-packed game with a deep and engaging setting!

Darkest Dungeon II (July 15, 2024)

Publisher: Red Hook Studios | Genre: Role-playing, Strategy, Adventure

File Size: 1.9 GB | Price: $39.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

 

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within…

Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone. Four heroes and a stagecoach are all that stand between darkness and salvation.

Roguelike Runs, Each With Its Own Emerging Story — Each expedition lasts from 30 minutes to several hours. Even an untimely end will arm you with resources that can be spent to improve your next journey.

The Affinity System — As travels progress, heroes bond with each other or grate on each others’ nerves, leading to desperately needed combat synergies or journey-ending dysfunction. Manage their stress and interaction to keep the team together until the bitter end.

Face Your Failures — Uncover and experience the tragic origin stories of each hero and unlock their full potential.

Nightmarish Environs — From the burning Sprawl to the diseased Foetor, the road will challenge your strategies and your endurance.

 

And more…

• Rest your weary, shell-shocked heroes at the Inn, where you can manage their stress and relationships with a variety of diversions and delights.
• Uncover and experience the tragic origin stories of the heroes.
• A stylish and dynamic evolution of Darkest Dungeon’s signature art style.
• A return of the narration system and voice actor Wayne June!
• Exciting improvements to the turn-based combat from Darkest Dungeon.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (July 17, 2024)

Publisher: Super Evil Mega Corp | Genre: Action, Adventure, Fighting, Multiplayer

File Size: 1.4 GB | Price: $29.99

No. of Players: 1 – 4 (Single System) | 1 – 4 (Online) 

 

When Splinter is kidnapped by Shredder, mysterious portals simultaneously appear across NYC. With April and Metalhead analysing recovered artifacts for clues, the Turtles battle to recover their father from the clutches of the Foot Clan. However, as the gang gets ever closer to Splinter’s otherworldly location, an even greater threat lingers in the shadows…

In Splintered Fate, brace yourself for fast-paced, roguelike action where no two runs are the same. With randomised power-ups, room layouts, and boss modifiers, the excitement never ends. Take control of all four Turtles, each wielding unique powers, and team up with friends for bodacious co-op gameplay. Explore iconic NYC locations, upgrade your Turtle powers, and prepare to face off against formidable enemies.

With thrilling combat and endless challenges, Splintered Fate promises to keep you engaged in the FIGHT, ADAPT, REPEAT portal loop. Be ready to restore peace to the city!

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (July 18, 2024)

Publisher: Nintendo | Genre: Action, Platformer, Party, Racing

File Size: 313 MB | Price: $29.99

No. of Players: 1 – 8 (Single System) | 1 (Online) 

 

Test your speedrunning skills across more than 150 challenging moments from 13 classic NES™ games*! Compete against players around the world online**, challenge your friends on the couch***, or try to see how far you can push your personal bests.

Do you have what it takes to be a champion? The tougher challenges may truly test your limits!

• PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST – With “byte-sized” challenges, you don’t need to master entire games to feel like a Nintendo World Champion. And don’t worry if you’ve never played a millisecond of the original games—newcomers are welcome!
• Select a challenge – Relive memorable moments with challenges across 13 classic NES games*. Start small by seeing how quickly you can blaze through the first level of the Super Mario Bros.™ game or how fast you can gobble up an enemy in the Kirby’s Adventure™ game.
• See how it’s done – Before you get started, you can watch a video clip showing how to complete the challenge. Use this info as a guide for your own run.
• Speedrun like the wind – Complete challenges to earn a letter ranking. If you play a challenge again, your previous best run will play side by side with your current run. See if you can set a new personal best!
• Unlock more stuff – Complete challenges to earn in-game coins. Use them to unlock even more challenges to take on!
• COMPETE AGAINST PLAYERS AROUND THE WORLD – Jump into the World Championship Mode with a Nintendo Switch Online membership**! Aim for a spot on the leaderboards in five challenges that rotate each week.
  • Compare your personal best times with others at the end of each week, or sit back and watch the fastest run for each challenge.
• MORE WAYS TO PLAY – Aim for the top of your living-room podium with modes you can play with friends*** and on your own.
• Challenge your friends – Up to 8 players*** can enjoy Party Mode—all on a single system! Take on individual challenges or run through a series of moments in themed Challenge packs. With an automatic rewind feature to undo mistakes, even completely new players can compete.
• Challenge yourself – Make your way through challenges at your own pace to set personal bests. Compete with yourself to see how fast you can go!
• TAKE ON CHALLENGES FROM 13 CLASSIC GAMES:
  • Balloon Fight
  • Donkey Kong
  • Excitebike
  • Ice Climber
  • Kid Icarus
  • Kirby’s Adventure
  • Metroid
  • Super Mario Bros.
  • Super Mario Bros. 2
  • Super Mario Bros. 3
  • Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (July 25, 2024)

Publisher: Aksys Games | Genre: Role-playing, Action

File Size: 6.7 GB | Price: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

 

10 years ago, a colossal earthquake devastated Tokyo and changed the lives of its inhabitants forever. The city has since been rebuilt and life has slowly returned to a semblance of normalcy.

However, behind the veil of this newly rebuilt metropolis lies another world, one with a sinister secret. The earthquake that originally destroyed Tokyo was actually caused by the emergence of a mysterious and lethal shadow world known as Eclipse.

Now, action must be taken to thwart the legions of Eclipse and ensure the protection of peace!