Nintendo Switch eShop Update: GRADIUS ORIGINS, UFO 50, and More Highlight August 2024 Releases

Nintendo Switch eShop Update: GRADIUS ORIGINS, UFO 50, and More Highlight August 2024 Releases The Nintendo Switch eShop continues to deliver a diverse selection of new digital releases for North American gamers as August 2024 kicks off.

This week's Nintendo Download spotlights an exciting blend of arcade classics, indie bundles, remasters, and innovative new titles, making it a busy and rewarding week for Switch owners seeking fresh experiences on Nintendo’s versatile hybrid console. Headlining the update is the long-anticipated release of GRADIUS ORIGINS by Konami.

Launching on August 7th at a price of $39.99, this comprehensive collection unites 17 different versions from six celebrated arcade classics: GRADIUS, SALAMANDER, LIFE FORCE, GRADIUS II, GRADIUS III, and SALAMANDER 2.

Notably, the anthology debuts the GRADIUS III AM Show version, available for the first time on console, alongside the all-new entry SALAMANDER III.

Fans of the iconic side-scrolling shoot ‘em up series can dive deep into challenging space battles, enhance their firepower, and relive the fast-paced action and strategic weapon upgrades instrumental to the GRADIUS legacy. Also releasing on August 7th is UFO 50, developed by Mossmouth, available for $24.99.

UFO 50 is an ambitious anthology offering players access to 50 games spanning numerous genres—ranging from platformers and roguelites to puzzles and RPGs.

Set against the backdrop of a fictional 1980s game studio called UFO Soft, this compilation stitches together a shared universe with interconnected storylines, recurring characters, and sequels.

Multiplayer and single-player fans alike will appreciate the sheer breadth and variety that UFO 50 brings to the Nintendo Switch eShop. Other notable new releases for the week include Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, available from Square Enix starting July 31st at $49.99.

This title is a full remake of the timeless non-linear RPG adventure, featuring enhancements such as English voice acting and reworked compositions by renowned series composer Kenji Ito.

Meanwhile, Forever Entertainment’s THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake lands on August 7th for $24.99, reinvigorating the classic arcade shooter with updated graphics and co-op gameplay for fans of on-rails zombie-slaying action. Additional highlights encompass action bundles like REDDEER.GAMES’ Action Pack 2, party games such as Hit! Spin! Watermelon Party from SAT-BOX, and a host of indie titles designed for every preference—from tower defense mashups like Cats on Duty to narrative-driven visual novels like Fate/hollow ataraxia REMASTERED. This latest Nintendo Switch eShop update underscores Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to platform diversity and robust support for both indie developers and established studios.

With a blend of beloved retro collections, inventive indie projects, and modern remakes, the digital storefront has cemented itself as a must-visit destination for gamers across genres. For a complete list of this week’s new titles and to cast your vote on potential pickups, visit the Nintendo eShop on your Switch system.

The August 2024 update confirms that Nintendo’s momentum in delivering rich content remains as strong as ever, providing new adventures and nostalgia alike for players throughout North America.

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