<p>Nintendo has just showcased their upcoming 2021 games with Nintendo Direct, and the 50-minute video gave fans a look at some games and DLCs to look forward to on the Switch.</p>

<p>The addition of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/xenoblade-chronicles-2" title="Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on Switch">Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s</a> Pyra and Mythra to the Super <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/super-smash-bros" title="Smash Bros Ultimate on Switch">Smash Bros. Ultimate</a> roster headlined this Nintendo Direct. However, other major titles have also been announced, including <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/splatoon-3" title="Splatoon 3 on Switch">Splatoon 3</a> and the remaster of the Zelda entry previously exclusive to the Wii U, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd" title="The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on Switch">Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD</a>, which will release on July 16th alongside the new Special Edition JoyCons specially made for the game.</p>

<p>See below for the complete list of announcements (via <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/lm45oi/2172021_nintendo_direct_megathread/">Reddit</a>):</p>

<ul>

<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/splatoon-3" title="Splatoon 3 on Switch">Splatoon 3</a> (2022)</li>
<li>Pyra/Mythra Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd" title="The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD on Switch">The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD</a> (July 16th)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/mario-golf-super-rush" title="Mario Golf Super Rush on Switch">Mario Golf: Super Rush</a> (June 25)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/project-triangle-strategy" title="Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY on Switch">Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY</a> (working title) (2022)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/star-wars-hunterstm" title="STAR WARS Hunters on Switch">Star Wars: Hunters</a> (2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/monster-hunter-rise" title="MONSTER HUNTER RISE on Switch">MONSTER HUNTER RISE Deluxe Edition</a> (March 26)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/miitopiatm" title="Miitopia on Switch">Miitopia</a> (May 21)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/knockout-city" title="Knockout City on Switch">Knockout City</a> (May 21)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/fall-guys-ultimate-knockout" title="Fall Guys Ultimate Knockout on Switch">Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout</a> (Summer 2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/dc-super-hero-girls-teen-power" title="DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power on Switch">DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power</a> (June 4)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/famicom-detective-club-the-missing-heir" title="Famicom Detective Club The Missing Heir on Switch">Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir</a> / <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/famicom-detective-club-the-girl-who-stands-behind" title="Famicom Detective Club The Girl Who Stands Behind on Switch">Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind</a> (May 14)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/apex-legends" title="Apex Legends on Switch">Apex Legends</a> (March 9)</li>
	<p>Nintendo Switch players will receive a new Legendary Pathfinder skin and 30 free levels for the Season 8: Mayhem Battle Pass</p>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/plants-vs-zombies-battle-for-neighborville" title="Plants vs Zombies Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition on Switch">Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition</a> (March 19)
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/legend-of-mana" title="Legend of Mana on Switch">Legend of Mana</a> (June 24)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/outer-wilds" title="Outer Wilds on Switch">Outer Wilds</a> (Summer 2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/samurai-warriors-5" title="SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 on Switch">SAMURAI WARRIORS 5</a> (Summer 2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/worlds-end-club" title="Worlds End Club on Switch">World’s End Club</a> (May 28)</li>
<li>Animal Crossing: New Horizons + Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary (Feb 25)</li>
	<p>Mario inspired items like the Super Mushroom, “?” blocks, and Warp Pipes will be available as furniture items in  Animal Crossing: New Horizons</p>
<li>Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Expansion Pass</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/ghost-n-goblins-resurrection" title="Ghosts n Goblins Resurrection on Switch">Ghosts ’n Goblins Resurrection</a> (Feb 25)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/capcom-arcade-stadium" title="Capcom Arcade Stadium on Switch">Capcom Arcade Stadium</a> (Feb 18)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/no-more-heroes-3" title="No More Heroes 3 on Switch">No More Heroes 3</a> (August 27)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/neon-white" title="Neon White on Switch">Neon White</a> (Winter 2021)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/bravely-default-ii" title="BRAVELY DEFAULT II on Switch">BRAVELY DEFAULT II</a> (Feb 26)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/tales-from-the-borderlands" title="Tales from the Borderlands on Switch">Tales from the Borderlands</a> (March 24)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/stubbs-the-zombie-in-rebel-without-a-pulse" title="Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse on Switch">Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse</a> (March 16)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/hades" title="Hades on Switch">Hades - Physical Edition</a> (March 19)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/ninja-gaiden-master-collection" title="NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection on Switch">NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection</a> (June 10)</li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/saga-frontier-remastered" title="SaGa Frontier Remastered on Switch">SaGa Frontier Remastered</a> (April 15)</li>

</ul>

<p>Though Nintendo Direct is supposed to address the upcoming Nintendo Switch games for the first half of 2021, some titles that have been announced are still expected to come out in 2022. For example, Splatoon 3 and Project Triangle Strategy aren’t expected to come out this year. Even the upcoming characters for Smash Bros. Ultimate have yet to get a release date as well.</p>

<p>On the other hand, several titles have been confirmed to release this year, like The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and Mario Golf: Super Rush. Other games like Star Wars: Hunters and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout don’t have specific release dates, but we do know they’re expected to hit the Switch sometime in 2021.</p>

<p>You can watch the full Nintendo Direct below:</p>

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<p>For the full list of upcoming Nintendo Switch games and their details, you can also check <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-17-2021/" title="Nintendo Direct 2172021">here</a>.</p>

<p>Check out our <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Upcoming Switch Games</a> page for an updated list of games arriving on the Nintendo console.</p> 

Nintendo has just showcased their upcoming 2021 games with Nintendo Direct, and it gave fans a look at some games and DLCs to look forward to.


Nintendo Direct 2021: Announcements, Release Dates, and More

<p>Miriam, the protagonist of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night" title="Bloodstained Ritual of the Night on PC">Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night</a> is making a crossover with another platforming title, Blasphemous. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/team17" title="Team17">Team 17</a> has dropped a new trailer for the free update, Strife & Ruin, and it brings Miriam into the world of the Penitent One. Players have to find a way to bring her back to her own world.</p>

<p>Watch this:</p>

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<div class="direct-quote">Tasked with helping Miriam return to her world, players must complete a series of platforming challenges and collect shards to repair her portal home. Filled with traps that force the player to hone their precision platforming abilities, those who pass the test and help Miriam return to her world will have a special reward bestowed upon them.</div>

<p>Miriam isn’t the only addition to Strife and Ruin either. The update is bringing in ‘Boss Rush Mode’ which will be available after completing the main story. The course will contain a selection of bosses that players can take on using any of their save files.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Blasphemous_S_R_7.png" alt="Blasphemous Strife and Ruin">

<p>A ‘Demake Area’ is also added that will pay homage to classic 8-bit <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/platformer" title="Platformer PS4 Games">platformers</a> (like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/castlevania-anniversary-collection" title="Castlevania Anniversary Collection on PS4">Castlevania</a>); this area is available via a hidden arcade cabinet in Cvstodia, with core mechanics changed to match the classic style. New render modes will also be made available that emulate old TV effects—all of which you can apply to the standard game.</p>

<p>Blasphemous: Strife and Ruin is set to launch on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/blasphemous" title="Blasphemous on PC">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/blasphemous" title="Blasphemous on Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/blasphemous" title="Blasphemous on PS4">PS4</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/blasphemous" title="Blasphemous on Xbox One">Xbox One</a> on Feb. 18. Find more games in our list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming/" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Upcoming Switch Games</a>, or check out our collection of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/hack-and-slash/" title="Hack and Slash Switch Games">Switch Hack and Slash Games</a>.</p>


The hero of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night comes to Cvstodia

Bloodstained’s Miriam Meets the Penitent One in Blasphemous Free Update

<p>A class action lawsuit has been filed against Sony for the PlayStation 5—specifically the DualSense controller that it comes with.</p>

<p>According to IGN, a US law firm in Virginia named Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP (CSK&D) has filed a suit against Sony alleging that the company was aware of the controller drift problem with the DualSense controller but didn’t disclose it to the masses when they launched the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5" title="PS5 Games">PS5</a>. What’s more, they claim that the company has limited options to repair or replace a defective controller, with users having to jump through several hoops just to get Sony’s attention; and even then, their controllers don’t end up being fixed.</p>

<p>To those unawares, the “controller drift” is described in the lawsuit as a defect "that results in characters or gameplay moving on the screen without user command or manual operation of the joystick.”</p>

<p>The issue is said not to be unique to Sony as users of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch" title="Switch Games">Nintendo Switch</a> had also brought up problems with controller drift  with the joy-con online—a fact that the firm has also brought forward.</p>

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<p>The firm wants to reach a jury trial plus “monetary relief for damages suffered, declaratory relief, and public injunctive relief,” on Sony’s part. Sony has yet to make any comment on the lawsuit, but users are definitely intent to see how they respond. With the PS5 already attached to the problem with ‘scalpers’, a lawsuit about the DualSense controller is the last thing that Sony needs on its plate.</p>

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<p>For now, the PlayStation 5 is still available for purchase… if you can find one that is.</p>



A class-action lawsuit has been filed demanding Sony pay for damages

Sony is Being Sued for the PlayStation 5’s DualSense Controller

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/nier-automata">NieR: Automata</a> has easily become one of the best <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/best/hack-and-slash" title="Best PS4 Hack and Slash Games">hack and slash</a> games of recent times, giving <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/square-enix">Square Enix</a> all more incentive to invest in the series. Just in, Square has revealed new gameplay footage for  NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139, a modern-gen update of the classic <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/nier-replicant-ver122474487139">NieR Replicant</a> (or just NieR) which came out back in 2010.
</p>

<p>The video showcases the protagonist as he investigates the Barren Temple in Façade. In the video we get to meet other in-game companions, plus we get a look at the updated gameplay and a boss battle. Watch this:</p>

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<p>If you want a graphics comparison with the 2010 version, you can watch this:</p>

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<p>This updated version of NieR Replicant is said to come with ‘upgraded visuals’ and ‘combat’, but there has also been a re-arranged music track with Square Enix releasing some <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RphcLV-QkQ">samples</a> online for fans to check out.</p>

<p>After the success of Automata, it make sense for the studio to get fans to enjoy the game that launched the franchise. After all, that’s what they did with the remake of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/final-fantasy-vii-remake">Final Fantasy VII</a>; <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/capcom">Capcom</a> has also been doing it with their earlier Resident Evil titles.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… is a modern re-telling of NieR Replicant, a third-person action-RPG which originally released in Japan in 2010, and is the highly anticipated prequel to NieR:Automata™, the post-apocalyptic action-RPG that has shipped/downloaded over 5 million copies worldwide. Players are invited to experience a dark, apocalyptic world as they join a brother’s captivating quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease - a quest which will in turn make them question everything.</div>

<p>The NieR Replicant remake is set to come out for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/nier-replicant-ver122474487139">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/nier-replicant-ver122474487139">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/nier-replicant-ver122474487139">PC</a> on April 23.  Find more games in our list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming/" title="Upcoming PlayStation 4 games">upcoming PS4 games</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming/" title="Upcoming Xbox One Games">upcoming Xbox One games</a>.</p>


Dive into the updated visuals and gameplay of the 2010 classic

Check Out the Updated Gameplay for the New NieR Replicant

<p>Three years after the release of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/prideful-sloth">Prideful Sloth</a>'s action-adventure, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles</a> is now slated for a retail release on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/" title="PlayStation 5 games">Sony's next-gen console</a> this May. </p>

<p>Check out the trailer below:</p>

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	Yonder is set on the beautiful, vibrant island of Gemea. A lush frontier with eight distinct environments ranging from sunny and tropical beaches to frigid, snow-capped summits. Each location has its own flora and fauna, along with changing seasons and a day-night cycle. But Gemea is not as perfect as it seems. The mysterious Murk has enshrouded the land and its people are in despair.
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<p>The PS5 retail version is priced at $34.99 and will have a few new features that will enhance the experience. Additional accessories will be provided for player characters and 4K and 60fps support will give players an eye-popping view of Yonder's open world of Gemea. The DualSense wireless controller will also be improved with haptic feedback and speaker support. 
</p>

<p>The announcement of the retail version came alongside an introduction of their Signature Edition for the Playstation 5 and the Nintendo Switch. These are now available for pre-order on the Signature Edition Games website, both priced at $49.99.
</p>
<p>Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Signature Edition is packed with goodies like enamel pins, keychains, a numbered art print with the developer's signatures, and a companion book full of concept art and details about how the game was made. Yonder's gorgeous art style makes these items a must-have for collectors.
</p>
<p>Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is currently available on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles">Switch</a>.
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Signature Editions are now available for pre-order

Yonder: Cloud Catcher Chronicles Comes to PS5 in May

<p>The Kingdom Hearts series has been something exclusive to console gamers for years, but now the experience is set to come to PC for the very first time. As per an official announcement, the full list of Kingdom Hearts titles will be available to PC gamers this March thanks to the Epic Games Store.</p>

<p>Watch the reveal:</p>

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<p>Here’s the official description:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">The iconic KINGDOM HEARTS Series is coming to PC for the first time ever on March 30, 2021! Join Sora, Donald, and Goofy as well as new and familiar characters across 4 games, as they unite to battle against a dark force threatening their friends and beloved Disney worlds.</div>

<p>No one had ever thought that Disney characters and Final Fantasy would go hand-in-hand so well, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/square-enix" title="Square Enix">Square Enix</a> was able to pull that off because of the Kingdom Hearts franchise. With Epic Games recently having some tie-in deals with Disney, it would make sense that they would be the one to release one of the biggest Disney gaming franchises to PC.</p>

<p>Here’s the full list of KH titles coming to Epic Games:</p>

<p>KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX</p>

<ul>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX</li>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories</li>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD Remastered cinematics)</li>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX</li>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX</li>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD Remastered cinematics)</li>
</ul>

<p>KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue</p>

<ul>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD</li>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep –A fragmentary passage–</li>
<li>KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie)</li>
</ul>

<p>KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)</p>

<p>KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory</p>

<p>All 4 Kingdom Hearts titles are now available at the Epic Games Store for pre-order. For more information, you can visit <a href="https://www.kingdomhearts.com/home/us/">here</a>.</p>

<p>Catch the Kingdom Hearts series when it comes to PC for the first time on March 30. More games available in our lists of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title="Upcoming PS4 Games">Upcoming PS4 Games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming" title="Upcoming PC Games">Upcoming PC Games</a>.</p>

Experience the entire Kingdom Hearts series on PC for the very first time

The Kingdom Hearts Series is Coming to PC

<p>Lost Words: Beyond the Page is set to launch this Spring, and it’s slated to have a physical release in stores; but the weird thing is—the box won’t contain a game cartridge.</p>

<p>As per publisher <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/modus-games-llc" title="Modus Games LLC">Modus Games</a>—the same publisher as <a href="https://whatoplay.com/new/indie" title="New Indie Games">indie</a> <a href="https://whatoplay.com/new/jrpg" title="New JRPG Games">JRPG</a> <a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/cris-tales" title="Cris Tales is Coming to PC and Consoles This July">Cris Tales</a>—they will be releasing a ‘code-in-box’ product for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch" title="Switch Games">Nintendo Switch</a>. That means that the box won’t contain a game cartridge, but a code in which to download the game. Here’s the announcement:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lost Words: Beyond the Page for Nintendo Switch is coming to physical retail this Spring as a Switch code-in-box product! Check your local retailer for pre-order details. <a href="https://t.co/2S1X9sfCfv">pic.twitter.com/2S1X9sfCfv</a></p>— Modus Games (@Modus_Games) <a href="https://twitter.com/Modus_Games/status/1359509728796246022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Commenters responding to the <a href="https://discord.com/channels/574856837459869696/785800208395141162/809338605805895711">announcement post</a> are confused by the decision to sell what is basically an empty box. Commenters also cited what seems like a waste of resources, and contemplated on whether it would have been more convenient to get the game in the digital store. If anything, it would have been more convenient to just get the game in the digital store.</p> 

<p>While these kinds of releases are few and far between, this is not the first instance of the code-in-box release. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/obsidian" title="Obsidian Entertainment">Obsidian’s</a> <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/the-outer-worlds" title="The Outer Worlds">Outer Worlds</a> has also recently gone this way for their physical release on the Switch. Many do admit that physical copies, while not for everyone, are still sought after by a select few. (Saving up on digital storage and resale value being the top reasons.)</p> 

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<div class="direct-quote">Following an immersive story by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett, you’ll guide an aspiring author through the wondrous fantasy world of Estoria, where words wield immense power. Interact with the words themselves to solve challenging <a href="https://whatoplay.com/new/puzzle" title="New Puzzle Games">puzzles</a> and unique <a href="https://whatoplay.com/new/platformer" title="New Platformer Games">platforming</a> segments to progress through an evolving landscape.</div>

<p>No solid release date has been announced for Lost Words: Beyond the Page, but the game is expected to launch for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/lost-words-beyond-the-page" title="Lost Words Beyond the Page on Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/lost-words-beyond-the-page" title="Lost Words Beyond the Page on PS4">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/lost-words-beyond-the-page" title="Lost Words Beyond the Page on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/lost-words-beyond-the-page" title="Lost Words Beyond the Page on PC">PC</a> sometime this Spring. See more games to launch this year in our list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Upcoming Switch Games</a>.</p>





Physical boxes with digital codes are a thing now

Lost Words: Beyond the Page Will Have Code-In-Box Release For Switch

<p>The latest addition to the Crash Bandicoot franchise is coming to more consoles this year. As announced by <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/activision" title="Activision">Activision</a>, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is going to come to the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time" title="Crash Bandicoot 4 Its About Time on Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time" title="Crash Bandicoot 4 Its About Time on PS5">PS5</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time" title="Crash Bandicoot 4 Its About Time on Xbox Series X">Xbox Series X</a> this March, and it will also be coming to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time" title="Crash Bandicoot 4 Its About Time on PC">PC</a> later in the year.</p>

<p>Here’s the official Twitter post:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Crash has made you spin, jump, and Wump for 25 years, and this year he’s celebrating N. Style ???? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crash4?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crash4</a> will launch on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™ on March 12th, 2021! Coming to PC via <a href="https://t.co/ugBIEX5PlO">https://t.co/ugBIEX5PlO</a> later this year.<a href="https://t.co/MRqiWikuxj">https://t.co/MRqiWikuxj</a> <a href="https://t.co/WGo83N0GYv">pic.twitter.com/WGo83N0GYv</a></p>— Crash Bandicoot (@CrashBandicoot) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrashBandicoot/status/1359170190416764938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Crash Bandicoot is currently available on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time" title="Crash Bandicoot 4 Its About Time on PS4">PS4</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time" title="Crash Bandicoot 4 Its About Time on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>. Activision promises that the next-gen upgrade will come free for people who already own the game, except in Japan. Upgrade will include 4K resolutions and faster loading times.</p>

<p>We don’t have a release window for when Crash 4 will come to PC, but hopefully we don’t have to wait until the latter half of the year until its release.</p>

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<p>Though Crash 4 has a different look from the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/crash-bandicoot-n-sane-trilogy" title="Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy on PS4">N. Sane Trilogy</a>, the game was received with rave reviews, and commended for keeping true to the spirit of the Crash Bandicoot franchise. Besides the classic platforming, Activision has managed to improve on the gameplay, and has even added some new mechanics with the different masks and playable characters.</p>

<p>For more info, you can click <a href="https://blog.activision.com/crash-bandicoot/2021-02/Crash-Bandicoot-4-Its-About-Time-Coming-Soon-to-PS5-Series-XS-Switch-and-PC">here</a>.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time marks the first new installment in the Crash series in more than 10 years! Taking place directly after the events of Crash Bandicoot: Warped, It’s About Time sets Crash and Coco against their nefarious enemies’ evil quest to dominate the multiverse.</div>

<p>For now, fans wait for the release of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 12. Find more games in our list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Upcoming Switch Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/upcoming" title="Upcoming PS5 Games">Upcoming PS5 Games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/upcoming" title="Upcoming Xbox Series X Games">Upcoming Xbox Series X Games</a>.</p>



Crash is back, and he’s coming to more consoles this year!

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time to Launch on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Next-Gen Consoles

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/shiro-games" title="Shiro Games">Shiro Games’</a> <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/northgard" title="Northgard for iPhone and iPad">Northgard</a> is coming to the iOS. After a successful run on consoles ever since its launch in 2017, the Viking <a href="https://whatoplay.com/new/strategy" title="New Strategy Games">strategy</a> game is now becoming more accessible with an incoming mobile version from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/playdigious" title="Playdigious">Playdigious</a>.</p>

<p>Watch this:</p>

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<div class="direct-quote">The boldest Northmen have set sail to explore and conquer these new shores, bring fame to their Clan and write history through conquest, trading, or devotion to the Gods.</div>

<div class="direct-quote">That is, if they can survive the dire Wolves and Undead Warriors roaming the land, befriend or defeat the giants, and survive the harshest winters ever witnessed in the North.</div>

<p>It’s worth noting that this mobile version also includes all the major updates of the main game like Ragnarok, Relics, and Conquest. More details are also expected to drop as the following weeks progress.</p>

<p>While the announcement was only made for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios" title="iOS Games">iOS</a>, Playdigious also promises that the game will also be made available for Android devices and it will come to Google Play sometime this year.</p>

<p>In the meantime, Apple subscribers can pre-order the game now in the app store for a special 10% discount. The full price of the game on iOS will be $8.99/€9.99.</p>

<p>Catch Northgard mobile when it launches for iOS on April 13. The original Northgard is now available for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/northgard" title="Northgard on PS4">PlayStation 4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/northgard" title="Northgard on Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/northgard" title="Northgard on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/northgard" title="Northgard on PC">PC</a>, and MacOS.</p>

<h2>Related News</h2>

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  <li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/northgard-dlc">Northgard Mobile Clans Announced with Free DLC Incoming</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/northgard-mobile">Northgard Mobile Comes Out With a New Gameplay Video</a></li>
  </ul>



Sharpen your axes and prepare for the harshness of winter!

Northgard Mobile Announced for iOS

<p>It’s no mystery that CD Projekt Red has been in hot water since the botched release of Cyberpunk 2077. While the studio is still recuperating from its losses, they’ve revealed that they’ve become victim to a cyber-attack.</p>
<p>This was posted by the official Twitter account of CDPR:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Important Update <a href="https://t.co/PCEuhAJosR">pic.twitter.com/PCEuhAJosR</a></p>&mdash; CD PROJEKT RED (@CDPROJEKTRED) <a href="https://twitter.com/CDPROJEKTRED/status/1359048125403590660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Apparently, some ‘unidentified actor’ gained access to the internal systems of CDPR and is threatening to sell or leak the data that they’ve obtained from the studio and ‘our contacts in gaming journalism.’ We don’t know exactly what their demands are for now, but they have threatened CDPR to contact them within 48 hours.
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<p>While we have no idea what these hackers want from the studio, CDPR has already stated that they won’t give in to the demands of this cyber-attacker. </p>

<p>They write:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">We are still investigating the incident, however at this time we can confirm that—to our best knowledge—the compromised systems did not contain any personal data of our players or users of our service.</div>

<p>For now, fans are just waiting to see what happens. We don’t know what motive the hackers have for the studio, but after the fiasco with Cyberpunk and the recent Reddit vs. Wall Street event with GameStop, fans can’t help but speculate that this is another ‘fight the power’ moment with CD Projekt Red as the ‘big bad studio.’</p>   

<p>On the other hand, some fans are concerned that this is a severe overreaction that could lead to people losing jobs. Here’s what people are saying on Twitter:</p>

<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eh, I don&#39;t exactly feel bad for CDPR.<br>The individual employees? Sure.<br>The guys in the suits? Nah. Fuck &#39;em.<a href="https://t.co/D1fPz6pA0L">https://t.co/D1fPz6pA0L</a></p>&mdash; Kuchenjaeger (@Kuchenjaeger) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kuchenjaeger/status/1359077286847348736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>

<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It&#39;s so upsetting to see people treat CDPR like shit. The threats they have received and now this is simply unacceptable. <br><br>Yes CDPR made a number of mistakes with Cyberpunk but that does not mean that the company deserves to collapse or receive hate. <br><br>Show support! <a href="https://t.co/ZcjZOaYU6i">https://t.co/ZcjZOaYU6i</a></p>&mdash; Benji (@BenisaJi) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenisaJi/status/1359078450489884675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>

<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is shitty, and a lot of the replies are equally so. No matter how bad you perceive a game to be, there’s no excuse for this. At all. <a href="https://t.co/n144BMgJ0o">https://t.co/n144BMgJ0o</a></p>&mdash; The SegaHolic ????????✂️ (@TheSegaHolic) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSegaHolic/status/1359078456013824001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>

<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">How far some you cunts are willing to go just to shit on a company for not meeting your expectations is absolutely appalling. <a href="https://t.co/DWo3d84y1M">https://t.co/DWo3d84y1M</a></p>&mdash; Snine ???? (@SnowGodz) <a href="https://twitter.com/SnowGodz/status/1359078585487753218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>

<p>Keep posted on Whatoplay for updates on this development.</p>


While the studio is still recuperating from its losses, they’ve revealed that they’ve become victim to a cyber-attack.


Bayani Acebedo

Articles by Bayani Acebedo