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Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 (Oct. 22nd, 2019)
Skullgirls: 2nd Encore Comes to Nintendo Switch Tuesday, October 22nd
An "instant cult classic" 2D fighting game series is finally making its way to Nintendo Switch. A version of Skullgirls was originally announced in July 2018 and
slated for release last year, but was mysteriously delayed until now. Publisher Skybound Games announced today that Skullgirls: 2nd Encore will be available for purchase on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 as a digital title. The official Nintendo product page
confirms the digital Switch version of Skullgirls: 2nd Encore will cost $24.99
and has a 5.3 GB file size.
[UPDATE #1]
A limited run
physical version of Skullgirls: 2nd Encore for Nintendo Switch is also now available for pre-order from Skybound for $49.99. This version includes a deluxe vinyl soundtrack and Joycon skin.
[UPDATE #2] In a recent
blog post, Skybound also confirmed that the Xbox One version has been delayed indefinitely due to "unforeseen development and production challenges".
Stay tuned on FightersGeneration.com for Nintendo Switch fighting game news.