Spike Chunsoft announced roguelike RPG Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island, also known as Shiren the Wanderer 6: Toguro Island Expedition Record, surpassed 200,000 copies sold in Japan.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is the latest entry in the long-running dungeon RPG series. The game launched first on January 25 for Nintendo Switch in Japan with Japanese and Traditional Chinese language options. In less than two weeks’ time, the game managed to become a major success for Spike Chunsoft.
Shiren the Wanderer 6: Toguro Island Expedition Record is the Fastest-Selling Game in the Franchise
A news release from Spike Chunsoft celebrates the successful release of Shiren the Wanderer 6: Toguro Island Expedition Record, with over 200,000 copies sold in Japan. This makes it the fastest-selling game in the Shiren the Wanderer series ahead of its western release this month.
Digital pre-orders for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island are now available in the Nintendo eShop for $59.99. Moreover, physical pre-orders for the game are available now at participating retailers. First-run copies include 2.75” x 3” sticker featuring the protagonist Shiren and the game’s traditional Japanese art style.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island launches on February 27 for Nintendo Switch in the west. Lastly, here’s an overview of the game from our previous coverage.
About Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
After receiving a vision of a mysterious girl held captive by a terrible monster, Shiren and Koppa make their way to Serpentcoil Island—a distant isle rumored to be the lost stronghold of treasure-hoarding pirates.
To brave the many dangers that await them, Shiren and Koppa must traverse complex dungeons filled with hostile monsters, hidden traps, and useful items. All the gear and experience Shiren accumulates will be lost if he collapses during exploration, so beware of rushing in unprepared! Rescue the mysterious girl and uncover the mystery that clouds Serpentcoil Island.
The forthcoming release for Nintendo Switch marks the series’ latest mainline entry to come to the West since Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate was released on PlayStation Vita in 2016 and then on Nintendo Switch in 2020. While preserving the traditional gameplay, this installment introduces new elements and 3D graphics to create a fresh and exciting adventure.
