The wait is over! This week’s eShop roundup finally brings us the long-awaited sequel to 2017’s Breath of the Wild. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hits the Switch on May 12.
Wait, you want more? Well, thankfully the eShop is still bursting at the seams with content and specials. For starters, you can now preorder the 2D action platformer Convergence ahead of its May 23 release.
There’s also a nifty sweepstakes competition to coincide with the release of Tears of the Kingdom. This one looks to only be available in North America, but there are some special-looking prozes up for grabs, so its worth checking out.
Not to mention the long list of other new titles and discounts to tempt your digital wallet this week. Warner Bros. and Ubisoft both have some decent sales on the eShop right now, so it’s worth scoping it out and potentially grabbing a great deal.
Check out the full list of releases below. Which games will you be playing this weekend? Besides Tears of the Kingdom, that is. You can also check out our latest podcast episode in which we discuss our final pre-game thoughts for Tears of the Kingdom.
Nintendo Switch
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – In this sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, you’ll begin your voyage on a mysterious floating island in the skies above Hyrule. It is up to you to use your abilities to make it back to the land of Hyrule and battle against the enemies that threaten the kingdom. Explore, create and discover the sprawling world with your imagination and Link’s new abilities. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game will be available on May 12.
Digital spotlight
- Celebrate Mother’s Day – Spend some cozy, quality time with mom this weekend with games you can play together on the Nintendo Switch system! Race across the board to collect the most stars in Mario Party Superstars, burn some rubber across Mushroom Kingdom raceways in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or groove to the latest hits in Just Dance 2023 Edition. What could be better for a bit of friendly competition than showing off your sports skills? Swing, kick and volley your way to victory in Nintendo Switch Sports. Check out these games and more to play with mom in Nintendo eShop.
Pre-orders
- CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story – Rewind the past, control the future. Traverse the sprawling city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with a device to rewind time. He and his friends must work together to keep their city safe, but as danger looms and secrets come to light, Ekko realizes he can’t trust anyone—not even himself. Developed by Double Stallion Games, CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is a 2D, story-driven, action-platformer that focuses on tight, dynamic combat and distinct exploration opportunities afforded by Ekko’s ability to travel in space and time. CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story is available to pre-order today in Nintendo eShop!
Activities
- My Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sweepstakes – Enter the My Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sweepstakes now for a chance to win a legendary prize package, which includes a The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Crystal Master Sword Statue; a SanDisk 1TB microSD Card; a PowerA The Legend of Zelda Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch – Sworn Protector; a Game Traveler Deluxe The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Travel case for Nintendo Switch; and an authoritative The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Strategy Guide – Collector’s Edition from Piggyback, the all-encompassing guide featuring stunning, annotated maps. For more information, please visit: https://my.nintendo.com/news/05dc9e0e181fcf07
Nintendo eShop sales
- Check out the full list of deals available this week.
Also new this week
- 2021 : Moon Escape – Available May 12
- After You
- Arcade Archives TECMO KNIGHT
- Cabin Escape: Alice’s Story
- Elemental War 2
- Escape the Prison: 3 Days to Freedom
- For a Vast Future – Available May 12
- Forever Lost: Episode 2
- Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2
- Gekisou!Benza Race -Toilet Shooting Star- – Available May 15
- Gunvein
- Herodes
- Hola! Reversi
- I Love Finding Birds Collector’s Edition
- King Jister 3
- LA-MULANA 1 & 2 Bundle
- Leap From Hell
- Little Disaster – Available May 12
- Local News with Cliff Rockslide
- Matches Puzzle: Classic Logic Arcade
- Math Fight – Multiplayer Game
- Menseki: Area Maze Search
- Minit Fun Racer
- Mr. Brocco & Co. – Available May 12
- Murderous Muses
- Mutant Mudds Collection + Xeodrifter
- Pixel Driver – Available May 12
- Pixel Paint 2
- Pretty Girls 2048 Strike
- Secret Dimension – Available May 12
- SHAPE NEON CHAOS
- Super Dungeon Maker
- Tarot Cards: Discover the meaning
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man Of Medan
- Truck Climb Racing – Available May 13
- TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3
- Under the Warehouse – Available May 17
- Van Van Up – Car Driving Games Ultimate Experience Simulator
- Virtual Families Cook Off: Chapter 2 Farm Life
- War Tank Machine Battle Vehicle Simulator – Fight World Wars WWII Mechanic Troopers Royale Driving
- World Championship Boxing Manager 2 – Available May 17
- Zombie Apocalypse: Survival Stories