
Update: The demo has now appeared for both Nintendo Switch and 3DS in Europe and North America, too.
Original Story: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is now only a handful of weeks away from releasing on Switch and 3DS, hopefully giving our favourite little mushroom man's Wii U adventure another chance to shine. To give players an early look at the game, a demo has now gone live on both consoles' eShops in Japan.
The demo only takes up 204MB of space on your Switch, or 498 blocks (62.25MB) on 3DS, and the Switch version of the game is actually playable in English. If you have a Japanese account on your Switch (or if you feel like setting one up), you'll be able to download the demo for free from the Japanese store and play it in English from your main account. Awesome!
Alternatively, you could simply wait to see if the demo appears in other regions. We've had no official confirmation of this happening just yet, but it would make sense for the demo to become available in North America and Europe over the coming days.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker launches on Nintendo Switch and 3DS on 13th July. Let us know if you plan to grab a copy for yourself in the comments below.
[source nintendoeverything.com]
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What's in the demo, old level(s) or new?
I keep forgetting that this is coming out soon. Never bought it on the Wii U (mainly because I never felt like playing my Wii U) but now that it's on the Switch, I'll probably give it a go.
Preordered this and looking forward to it - I didn't have a wii u so its a new game to me - I don't know much about it - looking forward to playing it.
@BenAV
I've done the same with so many other games. I already have 3 times as many games on Switch. I'm looking forward to discovering this one.
@AcridSkull I haven't played it on the Wii U so for me the demo has only "new" stages
However, there is a video on youtube from Game Xplain that shows the levels so maybe you can have a look and see if it's something you already played.
I don't need a demo to buy this
I would have been interested in this but just prior to being announced for the Switch I managed to pick up a pre-owed Wii U copy for £15
Great little game to be fair but I've no real desire to buy it again having only recently played it on Wii U
Is the 3DS version in 3D? That will decide what platform I double-dip on if I do buy another copy after owning this on Wii U.
@Lroy Hello Yes It is 3D and looks fantastic!!! I will be triple dipping for this...as it is SO charming and deceptively difficult.
I never managed to complete every single book on the WiiU version...there is LOTS of content if you keep progressing through the books and complete everything.
@Lroy I think the US box art says playable in 3D and 2D so should be.
@Chris77


I'm so envy for PAL cover color of Captain Toad.
The Japan & USA version have Yellow BG while PAL version has Blue Sky BG.
Beautiful Blue color.
Good to see Nintendo releasing demo versions of games, it can really help me decide whether I want to buy the full version of a game.
I've 100% completed the Wii U version but I'll download the demo anyway to see what's changed
If you haven’t played this. Get it. It’s a great games. I’m thinking of getting it again for the 3ds, hoping it uses the 3d
@Anti-Matter Yea I must admit the PAL blue version looks nicer to me. I missed this on Wii U so looking forward to it on the Switch. If I ever get round to replacing my 3ds I could see myself double dipping for the 3d effect.
Part of me was initially jealous that Japan is getting a demo until I remembered I can just go play the full game on Wii U while I wait.
Just played through it. It's 2 old stages and the first boss battle with King Puff. Was hoping for one of the Odyssey levels to be honest 😂 Whilst it is short, you can play it 2 player and i wil say that in handheld mode, this game is a perfect fit for it.
Hoping to finally play this.
Didn't get around to it during the Wii U days.
@Lroy : Yes! The 3DS version will be in 3D. I'll be double dipping on this one (triple when factoring in the Wii U version). Oy...
The Switch version has the benefit of HD graphics and local multiplayer while the 3DS version will also look great thanks to the 3D visuals. I will only buy both versions of releases like this if the 3DS version supports 3D. Plus, it's a really charming game that I wouldn't mind experiencing again.
Nintendo UK just tweeted to say the demo is available ... no need for Jap account !
@AcridSkull it’s old levels from Wii u. Demo is available everywhere. Played it and it plays better than ever
I’m really unsure about which system to buy this in after all is said and done: 3DS or Switch.
I’m definitely buying it though
It is a great game, but not worth a double dip.
I can't wait for this game and usually for a game I know I'm going to buy I would give the demo a miss but no chance with this!
I love how the Switch has so many demos..keep it going.
I’m enjoying the increase in demos! I’ll be getting this, certainly. I recently played y SM3DW for the first time and was happy to see a Captain Toad level pop up! Prior to that, my only encounter was finding him in Odyssey
@1UP_MARIO cheers, I'll not bother then.
I played the demo, and I still can’t get into this game. I try to like it, but there’s something about it that makes my brain say ”Nope”.
@Marios-love-child I’m honestly kind of in the same boat. With these Wii U ports it’s awesome to be able to play them on Switch, but I still have my Wii U and can get these games for less than half price sometimes, so it’s a tough choice.
Demo has done its job for me, wasn't going to buy it as too many games out end of June early July.
Just played the demo and it is awesome. Definitely picking up Captain Toad - toot toot
@Silly_G @Chris77 @Toads-Friend Thanks for the replies. I'll likely go with the 3DS version in that case. I really enjoyed the game on Wii U. Completed the 3 main books and some of the bonus post-game content. Be good to stick this one of the old Xmas list for some chilled festive gaming.
I never had this on the Wii U, I want to try this demo out - I enjoyed the Captain Toad levels on Super Mario 3D World...so I reckon I might take a shine to this.
Adore this game, will be double-dipping for sure, i really hope we get a sequel too, Toad's just the best
@Toads-Friend haha this game IS deceptively difficult!! 😅😅😅
Has somebody from the US was a Ken to download this demo by changing eStore region? Is as simple as that? Definitely interested in the game but need to demoed first.
Bought this on wii u for £18. Played it a fair bit and loved it but as much as I’d like it on switch, I’m unsure about buying twice
Hrm, I was hoping NoA would launch a demo by now.
@Tourer145 great choice!
The game look good on N3DS!
But those bloody duplicate display screens...
Will be double dipping. So not on US eshop yet?
loved the look of this game from the first glimpse. never had a wii u, so i already preordered this uber-cute game. don't even care if it is too easy. love the mini-diorama feeling and the touchscreen interactions!
@HobbitGamer they released it today on the 3DS eShop so I’m sure the Switch got it too
@Pokefanmum82 Thanks for the update!! Queuing both now at work
@Mgene15 haven’t seen it even when switching to Europe region. At least last night.
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