Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition Out Now For Nintendo Switch In North America

XSEED Games and WayForward today announced that Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is now available for Nintendo Switch at select retailers throughout North America at an MSRP of $39.99 as well as digitally on the Nintendo eShop for $29.99.

The Nintendo Switch exclusive “Ultimate Day One Edition” physical release includes the game’s groovy 30-song ‘Risky Beats’ soundtrack on CD, a gorgeous new 100-page art book (96 interior pages + 4 page cover), and plenty of company for Shantae with the ‘Pirate Queen’s Quest’, ‘Costume Pack’, and ‘Friends to the End’ DLC all included in the Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition game card packed in the box.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition includes all of the previously released DLC (all heroes, modes, and costumes) in one incredible package. Also includes a new exclusive Blue Bathing Suit costume, for use in Beach Mode.

‘Pirate Queen’s Quest’ allows players to take on the role of Shantae’s arch-nemesis, Risky Boots, in a whole new storyline. ‘Friends to the End’ features ethereal new levels and a special boss encounter as Shantae’s pals Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops enter her nightmare to try to save her from certain doom, while ‘Costume Pack’ provides three new arcade-style adventures – harness the power of the Ninja, Beach, and Officer costumes in these brand new side-stories.

Also included are previously unreleased bonuses – the Tinkerbat Transformation, Blue Shantae Costume, and Classic Risky Boots costume.

Digital and retail copies of Ultimate Edition come with an exclusive extra Beach Mode costume you won’t find anywhere else – Shantae’s signature Blue Bathing Suit!

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