The plot thickens! OK, maybe not… as Eastasiasoft have announced that they will be releasing Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 physically and digitally onto the Nintendo Switch with English language (audio & text) support during Summer 2025. The downside? it’s only in Asia.
As such this news realistically only applies to Asian markets, but if (like me) you’ve been wanting to own Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 on the Nintendo Switch then you can easily import the physical version from Play-Asia (when pre-orders begin later this week) and still be able to play it on your UK console.
So why exactly am I posting Asian-only game news on a UK outlet? Well that’s because the western (Europe and North American) release of the game was cancelled due to “not complying with Nintendo guidelines”. As such, this Asian release will be the only way to enjoy the game on Nintendo Switch platforms. At the time it’s not known if anything has been changed, but Eastasiasoft generally release unaltered products.
About: In the world of Gamindustri, four goddesses known as CPUs battled for supremacy in the War of the Guardians. One of the CPUs – Neptune – was defeated by the others and banished from the heavens. In her fall from grace, her memories were lost, but a mysterious book reveals itself to Neptune with knowledge of all of Gaminudstri’s history. Joined by Compa, IF and the sentient book known as Histoire, Neptune embarks on an extraordinary journey across four different nations on a quest to save the entire world!
Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 is a remake of the series’ first entry, now with all prior extras included! Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue and more item, weapon and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!
In addition to the game being released physically (as a Standard Edition) and digitally (through the Nintendo eShop in Asia) a limited edition version will also be made available exclusively through Play-Asia. This Limited Edition will contain a copy of the game (on a physical cartridge) alongside a selection of interesting physical goodies, of which are outlined below.
Limited Edition content:
Physical copy of the game
Acrylic Standees of Neptune, Compa and Iffy
Art Book
Soundtrack CD
Joy-Con Decals
Mini Case
Numbered Certificate
As it stands Eastasiasoft plan to release Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1 physically and digitally onto the Nintendo Switch in Asia during Summer 2025. A release date has not been mentioned, but this Asia release of the game will feature English audio and text support (and looks to be the same text/audio as released previously on Windows PC & PS Vita versions of the game). Further details about this Asia release can be found on the official Eastasiasoft website.
