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Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits Launches October 28th 2022 For The West

Bandai Namco has confirmed that Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits is heading to the West.

The sequel to the Switch version of the popular arcade fishing game will be launching digitally on October 28th 2022 for Switch in the west. This is one day after the Japanese and Southeast Asian release for the game, which will also be releasing physically. Bandai Namco also uploaded and official western trailer for the game, which you can find below:

Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, the sequel to the hit 2019 title, brings the series’ arcade fishing experience to home consoles for the first time in the Americas. The game challenges players to follow quests to clean the world’s oceans for a sustainable future in Story Mode, play aquatic-themed medal pusher games, enjoy multiplayer games like Gator Panic and Goldfish Scooping in Party Mode, and even wage online battles for the first time in the series. Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits is slated to launch on October 28, 2022 for the Nintendo Switch as a digital download.

Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits introduces players to Marine Medal Mania, an aquarium-themed amusement park where they can explore and experience exciting games among five distinct attractions. In the game, anglers compete to catch fish and earn medals they can use to spin for prizes. Players can also collect from more than 250 different types of fish to store in their personal aquarium. Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits features single-player, couch co-op, and online multiplayer in a variety of different game modes, from Arcade and Story to the unique and thrilling Shark Fever Medal Pusher Mode.

Features and game modes available in Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits include:

Ace Angler +, The Fishing Medal Game – Experience Ace Angler‘s arcade version at home with up to four players, all stages from the previous game, as well as newly added arcade stages and Nintendo Switch-exclusive stages.

Story Mode: Legend of the Poisoned Seas – Players are challenged to travel across the globe and rescue the oceans from poison and garbage for future generations. By clearing time sensitives, players can advance the story, and learn fascinating facts about actual marine life.

Online Ultimate Angler Competition – Engage in online fishing battles where up to four people can catch fish, collect stars for each victory earned, and aim to become the Ultimate Angler.

Ace Angler Party – This mode features 12 marine-themed party games, along with other fishing competitions where players compete to catch the heaviest or most valuable fish.

Medal Pusher Game: Shark Fever – The goal of this game is to catch a great white shark by knocking down five balls to trigger a Shark Battle to receive many Medals.