Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch with HD Remaster and New Modes

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Published on: August 03, 2025

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Electronic Arts and PopCap Studios have officially revealed that Plants vs.

Zombies: Replanted is heading to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, bringing a refreshed version of the iconic strategy game to Nintendo’s thriving hardware ecosystem.

This announcement marks another major collaboration between the renowned publisher and the platform holder, aiming to revitalize a cult classic for a new generation of gamers. The newly remastered Plants vs.

Zombies: Replanted takes the beloved original title and enhances it with upscaled HD visuals designed specifically for modern screens.

Fans will benefit from an array of updated and expanded features, providing both nostalgic enjoyment and fresh experiences.

Among the standout enhancements is the introduction of local cooperative play, allowing friends to team up side-by-side, as well as a player-versus-player (PvP) mode where competitors can test their strategic prowess.

According to statements from the publisher, PopsCap Studios has focused on delivering “frantic, unforgettable fun” by integrating innovative game modes that include never-before-seen elements from the franchise’s storied history.

One notable addition is the all-new Cloudy Day Mode, which challenges players by restricting sunlight and planting abilities, pushing veterans and newcomers alike to devise inventive strategies.

Players can also revisit classic minigames and the signature lane-based defense gameplay that made the original so memorable. Digging deeper into franchise lore, Plants vs.

Zombies: Replanted offers access to exclusive archived content, giving dedicated fans unique insights into how the series became a worldwide sensation.

The digital-only release is scheduled for October 23, 2025, and will be available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop, supporting both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch platform. Plants vs.

Zombies: Replanted arrives at a time when Nintendo Switch software sales remain robust and anticipation for the successor hardware is strong.

By investing in beloved intellectual property and leveraging expanded play options, Electronic Arts and PopCap Studios are poised to engage both longtime followers and first-time players. For Nintendo aficionados and strategy fans, October 23, 2025 stands as a date to remember, as PopCap’s classic plants-and-undead battler returns with polished graphics, inventive modes, and enduring charm exclusively on Nintendo Switch platforms via the eShop.

Stay tuned to Nintendo Insider and industry outlets for further news on Plants vs.

Zombies: Replanted and its journey onto Nintendo hardware.

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