

The Switch release will also carry over all the previous World Tour additions, such as a new episode with eight levels from original Duke 3D designers, in-game developer commentary, and an option to toggle between the original Build engine graphics and Gearbox's True3D renderer. Gather up a few folks with Switches and you can do Duke deathmatch like it's a mid-nineties LAN party. Gyroscopic aiming, HD rumble support, and motion controls of some sort are all confirmed for the release, but the most interesting addition is surely added functionality for local wireless multiplayer. That's not a bad deal considering the 2016 release is still $19.99 on Steam.ĭeveloper SONKA Games is handling the port for Gearbox Publishing, and has gone the extra mile to add in some new Switch-specific features.


1996's Duke Nukem 3D will be the latest to join the crop: the 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour, first released for consoles and PC in 2016, will launch for the Switch on June 23.ĭuke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour will be available for $9.99 through the Nintendo eShop, but starting today and lasting through July 7, it'll also be 50% off. Is there something you think we should be reporting on? Email the many ports and re-releases coming to the Nintendo Switch, the system is gradually building up a nice collection of classic first-person shooters.
