Nintendo eShop Update: All New Nintendo Switch Game Releases for July 2024

Nintendo eShop Update: All New Nintendo Switch Game Releases for July 2024 July brings an impressive lineup of new titles to the Nintendo Switch eShop as part of the latest Nintendo Download update for North America.

Nintendo continues to deliver a robust and diverse digital catalog for its flagship hardware, showcasing third-party collaborations, indie gems, and adaptations of beloved properties. Top Highlights: Major Releases and Developer Spotlights Among the headliners this week is “SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories” from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, launching at $49.99.

This highly anticipated title, based on the popular anime and manga, tasks players with guiding Anya Forger as she completes a unique school assignment—creating a photo diary of memorable moments—blending slice-of-life adventure with interactive storytelling. Another major entry is “The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak” from NIS America, available from July 5th, 2024.

This installment in the acclaimed RPG series introduces Van Arkride, a spriggan who operates outside the law as detective, negotiator, and bounty hunter.

Players can look forward to high-speed combat, a novel alignment system, and a detailed narrative, continuing the franchise’s tradition of compelling storytelling and immersive world-building on Nintendo Switch. Indie Releases and Unique Experiences This week also brings a slew of indie successes to the platform: - “Art of Glide 2” (Loneminded, July 4) gives players the chance to explore endless desert landscapes, discovering over 18 hidden landmarks with intuitive flight controls. - “Bouncy Chicken” (eastasiasoft, July 5) delivers fun single-screen, top-down action puzzles, challenging your aim and reflexes across 90 levels. - “Cats Hidden in Cozy Places” (Halva Studio, July 5) is a delightful hidden-object game with hand-crafted scenes and over 250 hidden cats for attentive players to find. - Other noteworthy launches include “Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero” (Ratalaika Games, July 5), retro-inspired “Retro Battle” (YSO, July 9), and the adorable “The Battle Cats Unite!” (PONOS, $19.99), which adapts the hit mobile game for Switch with over 350 cat heroes and hundreds of stages, all without microtransactions. Diverse Genres on the eShop This week’s eShop update caters to all tastes—sports fans can try “Summer Games Beach Volley” (Pix Arts, July 5) or “Mini Golf League: Sports Simulator” (Megame, July 4); puzzle enthusiasts can tackle “Kubits Gallery” (Ty, July 8); and simulation lovers can find their groove in “Grandma Cleaning Simulator – Family Business Tycoon.” Board game fans will appreciate “MACHI KORO With Everyone,” a digital and online adaptation of the award-nominated board game by Grounding. Nintendo eShop Engagement and Community Nintendo’s eShop releases continue to foster engagement in the Switch community.

As is customary with each Nintendo Download, players are encouraged to cast their votes for upcoming picks and sound off in the community forums.

Recent polling shows strong anticipation for “The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak” (17% of the vote), “SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories” (15%), and “The Battle Cats Unite!” (3%), while nearly a third of respondents indicated they’re waiting for something specific. Nintendo’s Digital Platform: Supporting Diverse Developers These recurring digital updates to the Nintendo eShop underscore the company’s commitment to both established studios like BANDAI NAMCO and NIS America, as well as innovative indie developers.

With releases spanning every genre and play style, July 2024 demonstrates Nintendo’s strategy to keep the Nintendo Switch ecosystem vibrant and accessible through its eShop platform and regular Nintendo Direct presentations. For the complete list of new releases and updates, visit the official Nintendo eShop or Nintendo’s website.

Be sure to cast your vote for the week’s top pick, and check back frequently for the latest on upcoming Nintendo Switch game releases.

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