Published on: August 03, 2024
Fate/stay night REMASTERED: English Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch
Publisher Aniplex and renowned developer TYPE-MOON have officially revealed the release date for Fate/stay night REMASTERED, the highly anticipated high-definition edition of the iconic visual novel.
The remastered edition will launch worldwide on August 8, 2024, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
Marking a significant milestone, this release supports English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options, introducing Fate/stay night to a broader global audience than ever before.
A Classic Visual Novel Returns with New Enhancements
Originally launched in 2004 as TYPE-MOON’s first commercial visual novel, Fate/stay night quickly gained a devoted following for its sophisticated storytelling, layered characters, and fantasy action-drama elements.
The remastered edition is based on the 2012 PS Vita release, Fate/stay night Realta Nua, and features full high-definition graphics and improved animations.
Notably, Fate/stay night REMASTERED offers official English and Simplified Chinese translations for the first time in the series’ history, significantly broadening accessibility for Western and Asian fans alike.
Commemorating 20 Years of Fate/stay night
TYPE-MOON and Aniplex are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Fate/stay night with this comprehensive remaster, underscoring the franchise’s influence on visual novel culture and its enduring legacy within the gaming industry.
Since its debut, the Fate series has flourished, spawning popular spin-offs like the mobile game Fate/Grand Order and numerous anime, manga, and game adaptations.
Exploring the Story and Setting
Fate/stay night REMASTERED invites players to experience the story of Shirou Emiya, a young man whose life takes a dramatic turn after he’s drawn into the deadly Holy Grail War—a clandestine ritual fought by seven magi known as Masters.
Each Master summons a powerful Heroic Spirit, or Servant, to compete for the omnipotent wish-granting relic, the Holy Grail.
Despite four previous Holy Grail Wars, the city of Fuyuki has yet to witness a true victor.
Shirou’s journey is set in motion after a near-fatal encounter, leading to an alliance with a mysterious knightly Servant, whose intervention sparks the unfolding of destiny.
Key Features of Fate/stay night REMASTERED:
- Full HD graphics and enhanced visual effects
- English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language support
- Adaptation based on the acclaimed PS Vita edition, Realta Nua
- Experience the complete story of Shirou Emiya and the Holy Grail War for the first time on Nintendo Switch
Release and Availability
Fate/stay night REMASTERED will be available on the Nintendo Switch’s eShop starting August 8, 2024.
This marks the first occasion that the beloved title can be officially enjoyed by English and Chinese-speaking audiences.
The announcement adds another highlight to the Nintendo Switch’s expanding library of acclaimed visual novels and is expected to energize both existing Fate fans and newcomers to the series.
The return of Fate/stay night in a newly remastered format is a pivotal moment for visual novel enthusiasts and marks another achievement in TYPE-MOON and Aniplex’s celebrated partnership.
Fans around the globe can look forward to reliving, or experiencing for the first time, the legendary Holy Grail War—now in unparalleled detail and accessibility.
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