Collar X Malice: Unlimited Confirmed for Worldwide Release on Nintendo Switch

Aksys Games and Idea Factory International have officially announced that Collar X Malice: Unlimited, the acclaimed fan disc in the Collar X Malice series, is set for a worldwide release on the Nintendo Switch.

Previously, this title was only available in Japan as a PlayStation Vita exclusive, leaving international fans eager for a broader launch.

This announcement marks a significant milestone as it brings one of the most beloved otome visual novels to a global audience on Nintendo’s popular hybrid console. Collar X Malice: Unlimited serves as an expansion to the original Collar X Malice game, providing players with a wealth of new narrative content and immersive gameplay experiences.

The fan disc features several story segments, including the Interlude, After Story, Side Story, and the ADONIS stories, essential for deepening players' connection with the richly developed characters and complex storylines of the original game.

The Nintendo Switch release will arrive globally in 2020, allowing fans both new and returning to experience the additional content for the first time outside of Japan.

This move by Aksys Games and Idea Factory International underlines their commitment to expanding the reach of visual novels and otome games beyond Japanese markets.

A representative from Aksys Games expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting that bringing Collar X Malice: Unlimited to the Nintendo Switch aligns with the company's mission to make high-quality interactive stories accessible to a wider audience through convenient digital and physical distribution on platforms like the Nintendo eShop. Originally, Collar X Malice: Unlimited debuted in Japan on the PlayStation Vita, where it received praise for its engaging storytelling and charming character interactions.

By bringing the title to Nintendo Switch, both developers and publishers leverage the hardware’s unique portability and widespread popularity, especially among fans of narrative-driven games.

Nintendo Switch continues to be a major platform for visual novels, with the eShop seeing an expanding catalogue of otome titles. Collar X Malice: Unlimited further cements Aksys Games’ reputation as a leading publisher of Japanese visual novels in the West.

Alongside Idea Factory International, the two companies have a track record of localizing and supporting critically acclaimed titles for Nintendo Switch, reinforcing their presence in the international gaming landscape.

Fans interested in exploring the expanded universe of Collar X Malice can look forward to new mysteries and character developments when Collar X Malice: Unlimited arrives on the Nintendo Switch in 2020.

Stay tuned for additional updates on the Nintendo eShop and official Aksys Games channels as the release draws closer.