Today’s big news (which is debatable) is the Nintendo Switch will not have a Virtual Console available at =launch. More on that to come, but the real news is that March 3 will see a day-one update to the Switch to launch the eShop. That update will feature a platform for some high-profile indie games instead of giving you the chance to buy Super Mario Bros . for the third time or whatever.
Most importantly, we all knew Shovel Knight and the latest DLC, Specter of Torment , were Switch-bound. With today’s press release, it has been revealed that not only is that all launch day material, but it will be Switch-exclusive for a limited time. That means if Shovel Knight fans want to jump on Specter of Torment as soon as it’s out, the Switch is the only option. A new release of sorts, called Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is also a timed Switch exclusive. It is a collection of the original Shovel Knight, the new DLC and all previous DLC. Along with Shovel Knight , Nintendo is also launching FAST RMX , the F-Zero -like racing title Nintendo has been pushing since its Wii U incarnation, Fast Racing Neo .
Leading up to the Switch launch, Nintendo is also going to show a “Nindies Showcase” presentation stream via the usual channels on February 28, 9am PT/11am CT/12pm ET. No word on what is set to make an appearance on the stream, but Nintendo is claiming at least 60 indie-style games will launch on the Switch eShop in 2017.
Source: Press Release