XSEED Games News Articles
Sunday16th Nov 2025
News Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack Switch Western Release Cancelled
It did not comply with current platform guidelines
In August, XSEED Games announced the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack was coming "exclusively" to the Nintendo Switch in 2025. This pack was set to include Corpse Party (2001), Book of Shadows, Sweet Sachiko's Hysteric Birthday Base and Blood Drive. Now, though, it's been cancelled in the west. Multiple...
Thursday28th Aug 2025
News Ys Memoire: Revelations In Celceta Is Coming West In 2026
Ahhh, memories
XSEED Games has announced that it's bringing Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta to Switch in the West in early 2026. In case you missed this one, Revelations in Celceta enhanced port of the PlayStation Vita game (which later came to PC and PS4) Ys: Memories of Celceta. Can you see why they changed the name? Memoire: Memories is a bit...
Wednesday28th May 2025
News Upcoming 'The Hundred Line' Update Adds Much-Requested Improvements
Skip ahead
Developer Too Kyo Games has announced that it will be providing regular updates to The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy following its success on the Nintendo Switch. The first, which doesn't have a release date at the time of writing, will introduce some much-needed quality-of-life improvements that should make for a more enjoyable...
Thursday8th May 2025
News The Hundred Line's Script Is Long Enough To Print 60 Paperback Novels
According to its director, at least
The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy is out now on Nintendo Switch and, by all accounts, it stands as one of the best games from directors Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi. It's a pretty hefty title, too, boasting 100 unique endings with more narrative twists and turns than your average George R. R. Martin...
Monday5th May 2025
News 'The Hundred Line' Dev Too Kyo Games Is Still "On The Brink Of Going Under"
Update: "No plans" for a port on other consoles
During the development of The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy for the Switch and Windows, it was revealed that studio Too Kyo Games had fallen into debt after taking out a loan. Subsequently, in our pre-release interview with Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, the former confirmed that
Wednesday19th Feb 2025
News New Tactical RPG From Danganronpa & Zero Escape Creators Scores A Demo
Coming soon to Switch
Last June, during a Nintendo Direct showcase, Aniplex and Too Kyoo Games lifted the lid on The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy - a collaboration between Danganronpa series writer Kazutaka Kodaka and Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi. More recently, it was announced this tactical RPG mixed with visual novel elements would...
Thursday12th Dec 2024
News Sonic-Style Platformer 'Freedom Planet 2' Scores Limited Run Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders open next week
In some surprising news, the excellent Sonic-style platformer Freedom Planet 2 will be getting a Limited Run Games physical release for the Switch. This game originally launched on the eShop earlier this year and received a 9 out of 10 from us here at Nintendo Life. The physical launch will include a standard edition for...
Wednesday4th Dec 2024
News Tactical RPG From Danganronpa & Zero Escape Creators Gets April 2025 Release Date
The last line of defense
XSEED has revealed that it will be publishing The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy on Nintendo Switch, and that the game will be launching worldwide on 24th April 2025. The upcoming tactical RPG is from Too Kyo Games, the development studio formed by the Danganronpa and Zero Escape creators Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro...
Thursday14th Nov 2024
News Surprise! Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Is Getting A Spin-Off
Platforms yet to be announced
Edelweiss' indie hit Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin delighted many when it launched back in 2020. It mixed side-scrolling action RPG elements with a methodical and steady farm sim, and it outperformed all expectations, selling over 1 million copies. Today, in a surprise announcement, publisher XSEED has revealed Sakuna...
Wednesday3rd Jul 2024
News Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana Switch Localisation Announced, Launching Early 2025
The remastered RPG classic returns
Update [Wed 3rd Jul, 2024 01:35 BST]: Marvelous Europe and XSEED made it official today - announcing the "remastered classic" Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in "early 2025". A physical edition will be available for $59.99 in select locations, and comes with a postcard set,...
Tuesday12th Dec 2023
News Freedom Planet 2 Switch Release Delayed To Spring 2024
Previously due this summer
The high-speed Sega Genesis / Mega Drive-inspired platformer sequel, Freedom Planet 2, has been delayed on Nintendo Switch and consoles, published XSEED Games has announced. Sharing an update on Twitter today, the follow-up was due to land on the Switch earlier this year, but development has been ongoing to ensure console...
Sunday26th Mar 2023
Hands On Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories Is Our Biggest PAX Surprise
Oh honeydew
Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories really caught our eye earlier this month with its lovely green Game Boy-style visuals and weird, wonderful characters. So we knew we had to get our hands on it at PAX East. And that's exactly what we did. The lovely Zion and Austin, who are both representing us at the event, headed over to XSEED...
Saturday25th Mar 2023
Hands On Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - The Harvest Moon GameCube Classic Returns On Switch
Familiar ground
PAX East 2023 is currently taking place and our American-based video producer Zion has kept himself busy over the past few days checking out the latest and greatest releases. One, in particular, he got some time to sit down with was the upcoming Marvelous / XSEED title Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - a remake of the 2003...
Tuesday21st Mar 2023
News Melon Journey Is An Adorable Mystery Adventure With Game Boy Aesthetics
It's all a bit meloncholy
Publisher XSEED Games is bringing the adorable-looking Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories to Switch on 6th April 2023, and it looks like a long-lost Game Boy game. Developed by Froach Club as a sequel to its 2012 itch.io title, Melon Journey, your adventure takes place in a small, cosy village known as Hog Town, where...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News New Fashion Game 'Fashion Dreamer' Announced Exclusively For Switch
Got an eye for fashion?
Move over Style Boutique, we've got a new fashionista on the block. Presenting - Fashion Dreamer, a new Nintendo Switch exclusive by XSEED Games. Your task in this one is to become an influencer. You'll be relying on your fashion to carry you to stardom as you choose from over 1,400 design options and connect online to...
Wednesday21st Dec 2022
News Rune Factory 3 Special Has Been Rated For The Nintendo Switch
Western release targeting "Spring 2023"
During a Nintendo Direct in September, XSEED and Marvelous lifted the lid on Rune Factory 3 Special for the Switch. Apart from the usual RPG, farming and monster battle elements, this updated version will also include a brand new mode - allowing players to enjoy more quality time with their in-game spouse...
Thursday1st Sep 2022
News Mana, Xenoblade Alumni's Co-Op RPG 'Trinity Trigger' Coming West Next Year
By Gods!
FuRyu's action RPG Trinity Trigger is coming out in Japan in just a few weeks, but today, XSEED Games has announced that it will be bringing the game over to western shores "early" next year! With staff including worldbuilding artist Yuki Nobuteru (Secret of Mana), character designs by Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles), a story written...
Friday15th Apr 2022
News No More Heroes 3 Is No Longer A Switch Exclusive
Coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC
Grasshopper Manufacture's No More Heroes III is coming to other formats, it has been revealed. XSEED has confirmed that it is bringing the former Switch exclusive to PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC. Previous No More Heroes titles have followed a similar path, launching first on Nintendo systems before being released on other...
Sunday10th Oct 2021
News XSEED Is Bringing An Updated Version Of Corpse Party To Switch Later This Month
Just in time for Halloween
XSEED Games has announced an updated version of the 1996 cult horror classic Corpse Party will be released on the Nintendo Switch here in the west on 20th October for $19.99 USD. There'll be a 10% discount at launch. The Switch version was originally released in Japan earlier this year on 28th February. The original game...
Thursday24th Jun 2021
News New Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Update Allows You To Dual Wield Cats And Dogs
The best update
Following on from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin's one million sales milestone earlier this month, developer Edelweiss has rolled out a brand new update across all platforms including the Switch. It gives players the ability to hold a dog and cat at the same time. In addition to this, your dog will now also come running to greet you when...
Friday7th May 2021
News E3 2021 Bolsters Its Line-Up With Square Enix, Sega, Bandai Namco And More
"All-virtual" event kicks-off this June
E3 might have skipped last year, but in 2021 it's making a comeback as an all-virtual event. In the latest update, several high-profile publishers and developers have been officially locked in. This includes tech, hardware, and streaming companies, too. So, who are they? There's Square Enix, Bandai Namco...
Wednesday13th Jan 2021
News Same-Gender Marriage Will Apparently Be Available In Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town
Well, it's still called "best friends", but we all know what they mean
Although it has yet to be confirmed on the English site, multiple sources are stating that the same-gender marriage mechanic that appeared in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, known as a "Best Friends Ceremony" (uh huh) will be appearing again in Story of Seasons:...
Tuesday12th Jan 2021
News Get A First Look At The Story Of Seasons Marriage Candidates
Let us marry all of them at once, you cowards
Harvest Moon: One World might be slowly teasing out all of its bachelors and bachelorettes, like Jamil and his camil - er, camel - from last week, but rival farming game Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town just gave us every single marriage candidate in two trailers: o
Saturday9th Jan 2021
News Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Update "Coming Soon" To Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bug fixes, adjustments and more
One of XSEED's best-selling games last year was the action, crafting and farming title Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Since its arrival in November, the game has sold over 500,000 copies across multiple platforms worldwide. The game itself also continues to improve - with developer Edelweiss rolling out multiple updates...
Tuesday10th Nov 2020
News Nintendo Convinced XSEED To Bring Sakuna To Switch, Pre-Orders About "2-To-1 Over PS4"
"we’re glad we took their request seriously"
The beautiful-looking action, crafting and farming title Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin might seem like the perfect fit for the Switch, but believe it or not, this system wasn't originally part of the plan. Speaking to Siliconera, XSEED games executive vice president, Kenji Hosoi, revealed how Nintendo...
Friday24th Jul 2020
Making it XSEED's fastest-selling title on a single platform
XSEED Games has revealed its latest release Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town has become its fastest-selling title to reach 100,000 sales on a single platform in North America. Gematsu reached out to XSEED, and was told it was the Nintendo Switch version that achieved this...
Saturday16th May 2020
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Launches In North America On 14th July
Arrives in Europe on 10th July
Following the news that Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town would be launching in Europe on 10th July for £42.99, XSEED Games has now confirmed it'll be arriving in North America shortly after this date on 14th July. If you preorder a physical copy from the XSEED Games Store or at participating retailers for...
Sunday3rd Nov 2019
News All XSEED Games On Switch And 3DS Are Now On Sale, Up To 50% Off (North America)
Celebrating 15 years of localisation
XSEED Games has slashed the prices of its games on the Switch and 3DS eShop in North America to celebrate 15 years of localising and publishing titles within this region. There are plenty of options across both systems, and "most" games are up to 50 percent off, according to the official press release. This sale...
Thursday12th Sep 2019
News Rune Factory 4 Special Archival Edition Announced For North America And Europe
Update: Pre-orders go live
Update - 12/09, 03:00 BST: Pre-orders for the Archival Edition and standard edition are now available in North America on the XSEED website. You'll receive free shipping if you spend over $49. Original Story - 10/09, 03:30 BST: XSEED and Marvelous have revealed a limited 'Archival Edition' of Rune Factory 4 Special. This...
Saturday8th Jun 2019
News XSEED Games Cops Backlash Online For Not Crediting Former Employee
Oh dear...
XSEED Games is currently under fire for not crediting former members of staff. This is all tied to its policy to only acknowledge its current members of staff. According to Eurogamer, the US company which specialises in the translation of Japanese games has been attacked on social media, after former localisation producer Brittany Avery...
