Update #2 [Wed 18th Sep, 2024 03:00 BST]:

It's been confirmed a physical version of Raiden NOVA will be released for the Switch. It will be arriving at some point in November this year. Once again, the digital version of the game will arrive on the Switch eShop on 31st October 2024.

Update [Sat 14th Sep, 2024 02:45 BST]:

Following the recent ESRB rating, UFO Interactive has now confirmed Raiden Nova will arrive locally as a Switch eShop release on 31st October 2024. This lines up with the Japanese release, but there's no mention of a physical release (via Gematsu). If we hear any further updates, we'll let you know.

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Original article [Sun 8th Sep, 2024 02:55 BST]:

The Switch already has an extensive library of shoot 'em up games, and it looks like another one could be on its way to the west in the near future.

As highlighted by Gematsu, a Switch rating for Raiden Nova has been spotted on the ESRB. This game was previously confirmed for an October 2024 release in Japan. According to this latest update, a local version will be published by UFO Interactive Games.

As for the game rating, it's 'E' for everyone and contains fantasy violence. Here's the full summary:

"This is a space shooter in which players control a small spaceship that constantly shoots through levels of enemies and bosses. From a top-down vertical-scrolling perspective, players shoot lasers, projectiles, and bombs in order to defeat enemies. Action is fast-paced, with frequent light effects and bombs that result in large, screen-shaking explosions. Boss battles involve more protracted combat, with larger enemies and dozens of projectiles flying across the screen."

There are already multiple Raiden games on the Switch. Here's a bit about this particular spin-off allowing you to customise your ship, level up and use all sorts of power-ups to enhance your runs.

"Raiden, the landmark 2D shoot ’em up game, is reborn as a twin-stick 2D shoot ’em up game! Dodge attacks coming from all directions at 360 degrees, and annihilate hordes of enemies!"

Would you be interested in playing this Raiden game on the Switch? Let us know in the comments.

[source x.com, via gonintendo.com]