Several days after Nintendo concluded E3 2021 with a Direct Presentation, the company introduced a new sale that offers huge discounts on some of its first-party games alongside several titles from third-party developers. TheNintendo eShop’s Digital Deals saleis live now and will end on June 21 at 11:59 PM PT.
It is worth noting that Nintendo rarely offers its first-party games on sale, which is perfect given thatthe company did not announce the rumored Switch Pro console at E3. So now, players looking for great Switch games to play for cheap, here are the best deals at Nintendo eShop’s Digital Deals Sale.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - $41.99
Headlining the Nintendo eShop’s Digital Deals Sale isThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, first released in 2017. The game is currently available for $41.99 from its original price of $59.99, making it a must-buy for those who still haven’t experienced Link’s latest adventure. Additionally, Nintendo offers a discount forthe Expansion Pass Bundle,granting players access to three new treasure chests and two DLC packs.
It is worth remembering that Nintendo did provide players an update on the status of the game’s highly-anticipated sequel at E3 2021. Alongside a new gameplay trailer, Nintendo announced thatThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2will be released sometime in 2022. Unfortunately, Nintendo did not specify when exactly in 2022 players can expect to see the game. However, the exact release date will likely be revealed in an upcoming Direct Presentation sometime late this year or early 2022.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses - $41.99
Another noteworthy first-party Nintendo game players can get for cheap right now isFire Emblem: Three Houses. Currently,Fire Emblem: Three Housesis available for $41.99 from $59.99. For the uninitiated,Fire Emblem: Three Housesis the sixteenth installment in the tactical RPG series, centering on the continent of Fódlan, divided between three ruling countries. Additionally, Nintendo also offers an Expansion Pass bundle for $59.48,granting players access to additional content.
PurchaseFire Emblem: Three Housesfor $41.99 at the Nintendo eShop
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - $9.99
Nintendo’s Digital Deals Sale also offers a huge discount forMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, which is available right now for $9.99 from its original price of $59.99. The game features a crossover between Nintendo’sMarioand Ubisoft’sRaving Rabbidsfranchises. The game revolves around Mario and friends who find themselves in a middle of an invasion by a group of Rabbids. At E3 2021, it was revealed that the sequelMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hopewill be released to the Switch in 2022.
Immortals Fenyx Rising - $29.99
Another Ubisoft game that is currently available at a discount isImmortals Fenyx Rising. The game is currently available for $29.99 from its original price of $59.99, which is a good deal given thatImmortals Fenyx Risingwas just released last December. Shortly after its release last year,Immortals Fenyx Risingreceived mostly positive reviews, thanks to its action-filled gameplay and a vast open-world environment heavily inspired by Greek Mythology.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time - $29.99
The last and the most recent game highlighted in this list isCrash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. The game serves as the eighth main installment in theCrash Bandicootseries, but it is worth noting that it is set afterCrash Bandicoot 3: Warped.Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timeis currently available for $29.99 and seesthe return of iconic characters from the franchise, such as the titular Crash Bandicoot, alongside Coco Bandicoot, Doctor Neo Cortex, and many more.
