Wayforward has announced a retail date for the Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition. This sweet, delicious set will be available for both physical and digital on May 8, 2018. Retail “Day One” editions come with an art book and music CD.
Here’s what you can expect to come with this fancy set:
- Shantae Mode – enjoy the main Shantae storyline, “Half-Genie Hero”
- Hero Mode: get a head start with Shantae’s animal transformations already unlocked
- Hard Core Mode: the tough-as-nails follow up to Shantae Mode for those craving a stiff challenge
- Pirate Queen’s Quest – conquer Sequin Land as the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in an exciting new story!
- Friends to the End – Swap between friends Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops to save Shantae from the Nightmare Realm!
- Costume Pack – Side story modes with brand new gameplay: Wall jump in Ninja Mode, repel sunburn in Beach Mode, and take down Space Hooligans in Officer Mode!
- Extras Gallery: Meet various conditions to unlock artwork in each game mode!
- Hall of Fame: view artwork created by the most die-hard Shantae fans!
- Tinkerbat Dance – Transform into a pirate and slash through foes!
- Includes Blue Shantae Costume and Classic Risky Costume colors
- Exclusive Bonus Costume – Blue Bathing Suit – for use in Beach Mode!
You can pre-order them game from the following retailers:
US retail: XSEED/Marvelous
- US Best Buy: https://bit.ly/2q6r7MK
- US GameStop: https://bit.ly/2q37Goo
- US NewEgg: https://bit.ly/2GuerKV
- US Amazon: https://amzn.to/2q4hSg6
- CA Amazon: https://bit.ly/2q1i7Zi
EU retail: PQube
- UK Amazon: https://bit.ly/2q24oBC
- DE Amazon: https://bit.ly/2q4k6wd
- FR Amazon: https://bit.ly/2pZ9XBJ
- ES Amazon: https://bit.ly/2EhV5m4
JP Retail/Digital: Amuzio
For those who’ve been holding off on Shantae: 1/2 Genie Hero, now is the perfect time to pick this one up! Check out the official trailer below what players can expect from this ultimate edition. The set will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam on May 8, 2018.