Nintendo Download: Planet Popstar Traveler

Kirby returns in this week’s Nintendo Download, along with the rest of the Dream Land crew, along with Octopath Traveller II and more.

Dreaming of a JRPG

There’s a surprising amount to like about this week’s Nintendo Download. For one thing, Kirby is back, as the oft-set aside Nintendo character gets a Return to Dream Land Deluxe edition.

Players can traverse Dream Land as Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee in a 4 player adventure that updates the original with quite a bit. Fans will find a set of mini-games, plus a brand new quest once the main one is beaten.

And along with the K-man, there’s Octopath Traveller II. The sequel to the original title, which revitalized JRPG’s and lent a new eye towards what ‘retro’ could mean, OT2 presents a new set of 8 quests for role-playing fans to complete.

And of course, past those titles there’s the usual assortment of smaller releases. While those don’t look all that interesting this week, you never know, you just might find one that tickles your fancy.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch

• Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – The tough puff Kirby is back for a deluxe platforming adventure with up to four players on the same system! Play solo as Kirby, or join forces with friends* as Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight and Bandana Waddle Dee in a grand journey through Dream Land. Help Magolor rebuild his ship and save the day with powerful Team Attacks, returning Copy Abilities including the new Mecha and Sand Copy Abilities, as well as Super Abilities! Plus, play a colorful collection of subgames in the Merry Magoland amusement park, and complete the main story to uncover additional modes, including a challenging adventure starring Magolor! The Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe game will be available on Feb. 24, and a free demo is available now in Nintendo eShop.

• OCTOPATH TRAVELER II – Embark on an adventure all your own in OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, which takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3D CG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II launches for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 24.
• Redemption Reapers – A story of redemption sought by ordinary people once feared as Reapers. Redemption Reapers is a dark-fantasy simulation game set in a medieval world. Be immersed in the tale of the desperate struggle between the Ashen Hawk Brigade and the terrifying Mort legions. With despair looming as the menacing Mort horde marches ever closer, help your small resistance defeat the enemy masses by bringing together a rich variety of character builds and a meticulous strategy. Experience the exhilaration as you rise to overcome the odds and achieve victory! Redemption Reapers is available now.
• Digital Spotlight:
  • Sports! – Today is National Play Tennis Day so why not … get moving and play some Tennis in the Nintendo Switch Sports game! Grab your Joy-Con controllers, create your own Sportsmate avatar and swing your way to victory in person or online** with friends and family in this continuation of the Wii Sports series. You can even rally on the court in doubles matches with a friend or take control of both players on one team! Plus, the Nintendo Switch Sports game features six more sports to enjoy, including Badminton, Bowling, Golf (software update required), Chambara (sword fighting), Volleyball and Soccer. Nintendo Switch Sports is available now in Nintendo eShop.

Game Trials:

• Get Ready To Roll – The beloved roll-’em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, recreated cutscenes and in full HD in Katamari Damacy REROLL! Become the pint-sized Prince of Cosmos on a wacky adventure to restore the stars by rolling up everything in your way – at home or on the go! Until Feb. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Nintendo Switch Online** and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can try the full game for free! Plus, save 85% on Katamari Damacy REROLL in Nintendo eShop until Feb. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Nintendo eShop sales:

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  • Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• A Fox and His Robot – Available March 1
• Afterthought – Available Feb. 28
• Animal Lover
• Arcade Archives GROBDA
• Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection
• BIT.TRIP COLLECTION – Available Feb. 24
• BROK the InvestiGator – Available March 1
• Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2 – Available Feb. 28
• Clive ‘N’ Wrench – Available Feb. 24
• DRAW AND COLOR: KAWAII Definitive Edition
• Dyadic
• FirstQueen1 NEXT
• Galaxy Revo 2
• Green Soldiers Heroes – Available March 1
• Grim Guardians: Demon Purge
• GRISAIA PHANTOM TRIGGER 08 – Available Feb. 24
• Heirs of the Kings
• Hike Isle
• Horror Tale 1: Kidnapper
• Ink & Paper: DoodleCut – Available Feb. 24
• Intruders: Hide and Seek
• Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth – Available March 1
• Little Kong Jungle Fun Premium Edition
• Loot Box Simulator – Crimson Fire
• Lootbox Lyfe+ – Available Feb. 24
• Lucy Dreaming – Available Feb. 28
• Midnight is Lost
• Nature Puzzle
• Neodori Forever – Available Feb. 24
• nOS new Operating System Deluxe Edition
• OverShoot Battle Race
• Planet Cube: Edge
• Psychophonies: What Ghosts Say
• Remains – Available Feb. 24
• Remorse: The List
• Road Stones – Available Feb. 24
• Roniu’s Tale – Available Feb. 24
• Rumble Sus
• Rytmos – Available Feb. 28
• Sakura Magical Girls
• Sentry Paragon – Available Feb. 25
• Seven Doors
• Snake Core
• Stack Tower Up 3D Builder Simulator Don’t Crash
• TerraTech: Prospector Edition
• The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling
• The Dwarf Kingdom – Magic World of War vs Orks and Dragon
• Tyrant’s Blessing
• void* tRrLM2(); //Void Terrarium 2 – Available Feb. 28
• Warplanes Bundle
• YONESAWARA HOSPITAL
• Z World Zombie Death War : Survival Platformer Game Left Killer Box 2023

*Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

**Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online