Earnest Evans Collection Brings Classic Wolf Team Games to Nintendo Switch in December 2025

Edia has officially announced that the Earnest Evans Collection, a compilation of Wolf Team's iconic side-scrolling action games, will be launching on the Nintendo Switch in Japan on December 25, 2025.

This eagerly awaited release is set to bring together three celebrated titles—El Viento, Earnest Evans, and Anett Futatabi—that were originally released for the SEGA Genesis and its CD drive accessory, the SEGA CD.

The collection marks the first time these classic platformers will be available on modern hardware.

According to Edia, a digital English version is planned for a future date, though a specific timeframe has not yet been confirmed. Wolf Team, a well-known Japanese developer later associated with notable studios like Namco Tales Studio, initially launched these games in the early 1990s.

Their experimental gameplay and story-driven design have since garnered a cult following.

The arrival of the Earnest Evans Collection on Nintendo Switch offers both longtime fans and new players the opportunity to experience these retro gems easily via the eShop. The Earnest Evans Collection includes: - El Viento: Set in 1928, players guide sorceress Annet as she confronts the cult of Hastur, thwarting a nefarious ceremony atop a New York City skyscraper.

Navigating speakeasies, factories, and alleys, Annet must wield elemental magic—including the power of wind—to disrupt the cult's dark ambitions. - Earnest Evans: In this globe-trotting adventure, young explorer Earnest Evans sets out to discover the secrets necessary to keep the destructive power of the entity Mavur at bay, preventing a global catastrophe.

The original game's mix of adventurous platforming and unique character animation set it apart on the SEGA Genesis. - Anett Futatabi: Continuing Annet's journey after the events of El Viento, players join her and Earnest to combat an ancient sect's bid to take over the world using genetically engineered monsters.

This action-packed sequel pushes the series' narrative and gameplay forward. Edia has also revealed plans to release a limited edition package for Japan, featuring a physical copy of the collection, a soundtrack CD, a commemorative pin badge, and an acrylic block adorned with newly commissioned artwork.

This collector’s set is aimed at dedicated fans eager to celebrate the franchise's legacy. While Japanese players can look forward to the Earnest Evans Collection’s release on Nintendo Switch this December, Edia confirmed that an English digital edition is in the works for a later date.

Details regarding Western release timing and additional platforms, such as the global Nintendo eShop, will be shared when available. The Earnest Evans Collection’s expansion to Nintendo Switch underscores the continued demand for classic game preservation and accessibility on modern consoles.

As Edia and Wolf Team’s legacy titles find new audiences, their impact on the platforming genre and gaming history remains as significant as ever.

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