Nippon Columbia has announced Bang! Bang! Bandits Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on March 19, 2026 in Japan physically (fully on cart) and digitally for 6,930 yen (tax included). Players who already own the Nintendo Switch version can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version with an Upgrade Pack for 550 yen (tax included).
Bang! Bang! Bandits Nintendo Switch 2 Edition supports GameShare with up to four players locally or via GameChat. The game features two performance modes: Clear Mode (up to 4K at 60 FPS) and Smooth Mode (up to 1440p at 120 FPS).
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Gematsu:
Bang! Bang! Bandits is a completely original gun shooting game that, while preserving the tension and exhilaration of the classic gun shooting game genre, features simple rules and controls, bright pop-style characters, and an easy-to-understand world, allowing people of all ages to play with peace of mind.
Key Features
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- Simple Rules and Controls Enable Anyone to Play – Using the Joy-Con like a handgun, simply hold it in one hand, aim at the enemies on the screen, and shoot! With unlimited ammo, you can shoot endlessly and stress-free. Plus, since field movement is fully automatic, you can focus entirely on attacking. In addition, the rules are simple and straightforward—your score is based on the coins you collect by defeating enemies and destroying obstacles, so even young children can play with ease.
- Packed with Fun Across 12 Stages and Two Leagues – The game features 12 distinct stages set in environments such as a jungle, city, ruins, and caves. After clearing all stages in the standard-difficulty “Normal League,” the max-difficulty “Wild League” awaits!
- Unique Enemy Characters Wreak Havoc All Over the Screen – As you defeat enemies called “Goomins” that rain down on you one after another, make your way to the end of each stage, where a brutal boss awaits!
- Enjoy Two Gameplay Styles with Challenge Mode and Battle Modes – In “Challenge Mode,” you start from lower-level stages and work your way up to the most difficult ones. You can play solo or in a team of two to four players, cooperating with family and friends to clear each stage. Additionally, two to four players can compete for the high score in “Single Battle” (individual play), or two teams of two players each can face off in “Team Battle.”
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