Telltale Games has announced that all three of its major The Walking Dead seasons released on other platforms will arrive on Switch this year. That includes The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season, The Walking Dead: Season Two and The Walking Dead: A New Frontier.
When The Walking Dead: The Final Season was announced for Switch - the first episode of which has just launched on the eShop in the US - we thought that it would be a great idea for Telltale to publish its previous seasons on the system as well. Luckily, the studio has clearly heard our prayers (or just decided to do this anyway, most likely) as almost the entire collection of The Walking Dead games will soon be available for Switch players to experience.
The Complete First Season includes all five original episodes, as well as the add-on anthology 400 Days. Both have been ported from last year's The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series Collection, which offered substantial visual and performance enhancements over the previous, initial releases. Those upgrades will now carry over to Switch.
The full season, including all five episodes and the add-on pack, will be available to download from the Nintendo Switch eShop from 28th August for $24.99. European pricing is still to be confirmed.
The Walking Dead: Season Two and The Walking Dead: A New Frontier will both come to Switch later this year, meaning Switch fans will have access to the complete collection apart from the 2016 mini-series, Michonne.
Have you played through The Walking Dead on other platforms? Will you be experiencing this collection for the first time on Switch? Let us know with a comment below.
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So why release the last season first then....
This is cool. I hope they are able to bring some of their other series over too
I have no interest in zombie stuff but I keep hearing these are good games. What to do....what to do?
@Spoony_Tech It's the newest and they wanted to release it alongside other platforms?
Cool for the fans. I never got out of Season 1 (the show either). But translate well for on the Go.
@Spoony_Tech Because they were already working on it, and it's episodic and won't conclude until Xmas.
So rather than wait until that ends, just put this out now to fill the gaps, instead of delaying the start of the final season.
No physical release?
Physically release it, please.
What games could these be most compared to? Kind of a modern Broken Sword?
@Spoony_Tech Because it came day and date with PS4 and XB1 versions. If they held it until after these, people would complain that it's a late port. Plus they'd probably have Season 1 launching on Switch around the time the new one came to the other systems which would look stupid from a marketing perspective
Right on.
@hatch I try not to deal with fanboys.
Mediamarkt Sweden had seasons 1 and 2 listed for physical release on August 31st, several weeks back. I guess they were ALMOST right on the money about season 1. So MAYBE they'll all be coming to it physical at some point if not right out the gate.
This looks like a decent game with a decent price for a season, so I'll just wait for a physical edition or a digital sale.
Oh baby. I'm definitely going to pick them all up now. I mean, I won't bother with the last season until all the episodes are out probably so I can get the complete package, but still. Also hope the Michonne series will get a release as well. She's one of my favourite characters in the TV show too.
@OorWullie a little bit like Broken Sword I'd say but it really is like an interactive TV show. The story telling is the big strength with the series which was perfect in season one and incredible in following seasons. I'd say play from season one rather than jumping in at this point and see the story from start to finish.
I’ve typically waited until Telltale games were $10 or less to buy them. I have Guardians of the Galaxy, Both Batman games, GoT, Wolf, & Borderlands on my PS4 and played through most of them. I wouldn’t mind playing these on Switch, but I’ll wait until these go on sale.
@Ryu_Niiyama The first season is really good IMO. One of the most emotional gaming experiences I've ever had. The second one not so much, and I haven't played the 3rd one yet. Do note that while the game makes a big deal out of the choices you make, they don't really change much like in the Batman game where you can play entirely different scenarios. In TWW the choices are more about being the character instead of changing the story.
If you are interested, Telltale usually discounts their games at some point, wait for a sale and try the first season.
Anyone else notice a huge influx of confirmed games lately for seemingly no special reason? Knock on wood but I hope this never ends!
I did think it was coming when the final season was announced out of nowhere!
IMO this is kind of late since they lost the TV show hype. Anyway, why not to bring it over. There are fans everywhere. I'm hyped for the Batman series though. Keep them coming!
cool, dont know anything about these games but Ive watched the show all this time. Probably check these out once they are all out.
@gloom
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@Ryu_Niiyama
It's a very different beast to the oversaturation of "mow down hundreds of dumb AI stock enemies" style games. It's an excellent narrative about loss and sacrifice in a world that's gone to hell. I generally avoid zombie games too but the 2 seasons of this I have played are phenomenal.
Already played through the collection on PS3 a few years ago, and I pre-ordered The Final Season on PS4 a few days before it released and it came with the PS4 The Walking Dead The Complete Collection That includes Season 1, Season 2, A new Frontier, and The Michonne game all for only $19.99. So I will skipping the Switch version's for Now. But they need to bring out Batman: The Enemy Within for the Switch also.
Coral!!! Coooraaallll!!! Oh Heyal Yeh I can't wait. When I heard that the third was coming to switch I put off playing the others elsewhere in case this happened, it was a no brainer really.... 🤯
Today was a productive damn day!
Hmm, you know. With all 4 seasons coming to Switch, and Clementine been a video game character, and Negan somehow ending up in Tekken 7, is it too soon to be requesting Clem for Smash?
Hoping this comes to the UK eshop
The first one was interesting when it came out... and there were quasi-puzzles to be solved... if I recall, the second and third pretty much did away with the puzzles and it is just "choose your own dialog/action".. I stopped after that. Actually, I may have stopped after Season 2.
As others have said, the choices don't really matter that much and the whole thing gets pretty boring after Season 1 in my opinion.
I will dip in when the complete collection is available. I have been interested in this for awhile.
Excellent I'm gonna try this now that the first season is coming.
Nice, very cool that they're releasing all the previous seasons soon after the final. This will be my first time playing these games. I love TWD comic and show, so it'll be great to finally experience the Telltale series. I'm glad I held off on buying the first season in Vita since now I'll have the entire series on one platform.
Physical release or no purchase. Great as these games are, I've played them already on PS4/PS Vita. I'm a collector, I want a box on the shelf.
Great news. I was holding off on trying the final season as I wanted to play this from the start after hearing great things about its storytelling. I'll be grabbing the first season as soon as it releases. As a fan of the comics, I feel the tv series has completely squandered its potential. I enjoyed the first three seasons but I feel it could have been a lot better. The last three seasons have been pretty painful but I still keep coming back for more. I say at the end of every season "I'm done with this poxy show!" but as soon as the next season rolls around I keep hoping they'll turn it around. I feel like I'm in an abusive relationship sometimes! 😵
@Spike6958
It's too bad Negan will need his trusty sidekick Lucille in Tekken 7, because I'd like to see her in Smash! Imagine the distance you'd rack up in Home Run Contest (RIP Sandbag lol)!!! It'd especially work if Negan let Dracula borrow Lucille because she is, after all, a thirsty vampire "bat."
Give me the whole series on physical card no extra download stuff. Or atleast each full season on a separate card, i would pay 30-40 euro each easy.
@Ryu_Niiyama
I played the first and second season.
The first was very disappointing. The pacing was bad, it took so long to complete the most simple objectives. And despite being a game that's all about how your actions affect the story, the ending is the same no matter what decisions you've made. I personally don't like how Telltale handled this.
They appeared to have fixed this in season 2, but alas, the "different endings" of this season have minimal impact going onto the third.
I'd say save your money. If you have a PS4, I'd recommend Until Dawn. It's like this game, but (much) better graphics, better pace, and unlike The Walking Dead, your choices actually matter in this game.
My dad's more into it. I'm more of a Sam & Max guy, as well as an SBCG4AP Guy.
@NintendoHistory thank you for that but I have a personal bias against until dawn. Perhps ill just try the guardians of the galaxy game. Not my favorite franchise but I am a marvel head.
And the first episode of the final season will launch in europe at the same time (28 august)
Source:
https://telltale.com/news/2018/08/season-one-of-the-walking-dead-arrives-on-nintendo-switch-next-week-/
We'll have more info for you soon, but in the meantime, catch episode one of The Walking Dead: The Final Season on Switch right now in North America (8/28 in Europe), and look for The Complete First Season on August 28.
Will wait for the eventual 8K remaster versions.
@mowerdude exactly i got the same deal, so this will only appeal to people who have never played the series before or don't own any other console.
You know with all the news in the past couple of months with Switch releases left and right E3 should have been way better. Just saying.
Eh, TWD is overrated
dont like Telltale games but wouldnt it make more sense to relase them in order ? or do the season have nothing in common
@bluemage1989 Cheers pal. I'm not actually familiar with the TV show, haven't watched a single episode. I know it's about zombies in a small US town, that's about it haha. With this game having good story telling it may be a good way to familiarise myself with the series.
It wound be amazing if Telltale could port over the Sam and Max games. I doubt they will though.
For anyone interested, but unsure, this game series is wholly unrelated to both the television series, and the comics. You're not going to be lost on the narrative going into this. The game play is not anything close to groundbreaking, because it's driven mostly by your choices in dialogue. I replay the whole series every time a new season drops. It's a very gripping game for the story, and characters, so maybe if stuff like, Life is Strange, Maniac Mansion, Thimbleweed Park, or Phoenix Wright is up your alley, you're gonna dig this. (All amazing games that are very basic in terms of "gameplay.") If you're looking for intense action... It's not the best choice.
Regardless, totally double dipping on this. Triple dip in some cases. (Mobile, Xbox One, now Switch.)
@Ryu_Niiyama What to do? If you've got a smartphone, go check out the first episode of season one on iOS or Android. I'm fairly certain both platforms have the first episode for free. I love these games, so I'm on-board as can be, but I say that'd be a good way to determine whether or not the series is for you.
I hope they bring Michonne too. But now that I know we're getting it all, I will indeed be buying ALL of them. Good Job TellTale!
I only have one word for this: DUH! It would have been dumb for Telltale not to do this. When they announced the final season was coming to Switch I figured the previous seasons would be coming also. Although, I thought it would be in the form of the collection like XBOne and PS4 got, not trickling out individual season by season.
To me, the Switch feels very much like the Wii. We are beginning to see a lot of last gen games ported over. That said these are solid games that are now portable so I guess it’s not all bad.
@OorWullie I only casually watch the show (still on season 2) but id say the story telling is actually better in the games myself. It also follows a completely different cast but still gives you a good feel for the show. I don't know if you've played The Wolf Among Us but that is another Telltale season id highly recommend.
Physical release or I will not purchase it. Even with the micro SD cards, space is very limited on the Switch. Plus, if I am paying $25, it had better be a physical copy. Sick of everything always being digital.
@nonprophetmusic
Smartphone... smh. Get out of here with that crap.
@Androyd34 For this game it's a totally viable option to decide whether or not you'd be interested in the series enough to get it on the Switch. Not to mention, while I love my Switch, and it's the only console I have, smartphone gaming doesn't have to be a watered-down, scoffed-at experience. Phoenix Wright games played wonderfully, Ghost Trick, The World Ends With You (ohsnapnohediint), Final Fantasy 3, IV, and the After Years are all AWESOME examples of games that were available for the Nintendo DS, (except FFIV After Years) but ported to iOS and Android, in amazing fashion. I'd say all versions drastically improved many aspects from their original counterparts. Not to mention Oceanhorn is an awesome title that was released years ago for smartphones, and the Switch just got it. Great game. Cool that it came to the Switch. But, nah, no reason to beef with smartphone gaming. And don't tell me to, "get out of here with that crap," 'cause I got so much crap, and I will bring it and I will brandish it like you would not even believe.
The show sucks balls, really, but these games are really good. I love zombie stuff.
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