Kingdom Rush Frontiers Launches on Nintendo Switch February 27: Tower Defense Classic Hits the eShop

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Published on: February 05, 2020

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers, the beloved tower defense title crafted by Ironhide Game Studio, is making its highly anticipated debut on the Nintendo Switch.

After a recent rating stoked speculation about an imminent release, Ironhide Game Studio officially confirmed today that Kingdom Rush Frontiers will arrive on the eShop on February 27.

Eager fans can secure their copy by pre-ordering the game starting February 13. Known for its engaging gameplay and strategic depth, Kingdom Rush Frontiers tasks players with leading their troops through exotic landscapes, including deserts, jungles, and the underworld.

Defenders must combat formidable foes such as dragons, carnivorous plants, and sinister underworld creatures, utilizing a variety of towers, heroes, and special abilities to triumph in battle. Ironhide Game Studio describes this remastered version for Nintendo Switch as fully optimized for controller-based gameplay, providing both new and returning players with a polished tactical experience.

Highlights of Kingdom Rush Frontiers on Switch include: - Fast-paced tower defense with an array of strategic choices and abilities such as Reinforcements, Rain of Fire, and Chill Wands. - 16 unique heroes, each offering specialized skills and progression paths to complement diverse play styles. - Eight specialized tower upgrades, ranging from Crossbow Forts and Mighty Templars to Necromancers and powerful Earthquake Machines. - Over 60 diverse enemy types that require adaptive strategies to overcome, including sandworms, tribal shamans, nomad warriors, and more. - Intense boss battles and special units that present new challenges across each stage. - Comprehensive upgrade systems, allowing players to refine their defense tactics. - More than 80 in-game achievements, alongside Classic, Iron, and Heroic game modes and three difficulty settings to challenge even veteran strategists. - Rich audio design, voice-overs, vibrant cartoon art, and a built-in encyclopedia offering deep insights into every unit and enemy. This Switch edition allows fans to explore the southeastern frontiers of the kingdom in an exciting, portable format.

Ironhide Game Studio further revealed that the complete Kingdom Rush trilogy is set to arrive on consoles, signaling that both Kingdom Rush Origins and Kingdom Rush Vengeance are also planned for the Nintendo Switch in the near future. Kingdom Rush Frontiers’ release on Nintendo Switch continues the franchise’s legacy as a critically acclaimed tower defense series, now reaching a broader audience through the eShop.

With its immersive gameplay, strategic variety, and portable accessibility on the Nintendo Switch hardware, Kingdom Rush Frontiers stands ready to reassert its place as a must-play title for fans of the genre and newcomers alike.

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers confirmed for Switch, out this month