Ubisoft has announced the release of classic card game, UNO, for the Nintendo Switch, which is available today.
UNO on Switch includes a whole host of extra features in addition to the gameplay we all know and love. Games can be themed with Ubisoft-flavored characters, like Rabbids or dancers from the Just Dance series. The online play comes with voice and video chat, plus online leaderboards so you can show off your skills. And a new Emote system allows you to express your mood via clicking on the corresponding emote.
UNO for Nintendo Switch is available in the eShop now for $9.99.
Are you a fan of UNO? Let us know if you’ll be playing this on the go with your Switch. You can also check out the launch trailer below.
Source: Press release (below)
SAN FRANCISCO – November 7, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft and Mattel® announced that UNO, the number one card game, will now be a part of the Nintendo Switch line-up for the suggested retail price of $9.99. UNO is rated E for Everyone.
The universally known card game comes to the Nintendo Switch with an assortment of exciting features and colorful graphics, including Rabbids®, Just Dance®, Rayman® and Winter themes.
UNO for Nintendo Switch will feature the original gameplay fans know, where players take turns matching colors and numbers – until the player who runs out of cards first wins. In addition, the game offers players the opportunity to interact with friends, family and even gamers globally with the online mode that includes both voice and video chat. The game also features a new Emote system, where players can share how they feel about others by clicking on the emote corresponding to their current mood. Then, this emote will appear next to their name on the screen of every player, each one with its own sound effect. To up the ante, players who strategize and stack their way to winning matches can snag a spot on weekly and global leaderboards.
For more information about the UNO video game, please visit https://www.ubisoft.com/en-GB/
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About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2015-16 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,394 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Mattel
Mattel is a global learning, development and play company that inspires the next generation of kids to shape a brighter tomorrow. Through our portfolio of iconic consumer brands, including American Girl®, Barbie®, Fisher-Price®, Hot Wheels® and Thomas & Friends™, we create systems of play, content and experiences that help kids unlock their full potential. Mattel also creates inspiring and innovative products in collaboration with leading entertainment and technology companies as well as other partners. With a global workforce of approximately 32,000 people, Mattel operates in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.
UNO and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2017 Mattel. All Rights Reserved. Game software ©2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Just Dance, Rayman, Rabbids, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft Logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2017 Nintendo.
