Ufouria: The Saga is a 1991 action-adventure video game developed and published in Japan and Europe by Sunsoft for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Ufouria: The Saga 2 is a side-scrolling roguelike action game that is the sequel to the 1991 NES cult classic, Ufouria: The Saga. The game features the original crew of Bop-Louie, Freeon-Leon, Shades, and Gil, who have to explore a new world of Ufouria that is made of felt and wool.
The game promises a different adventure every time with randomly generated courses, enemies, items and secrets. The game also has a co-op mode for up to four players as well as online leaderboards and achievements. But when and where can fans play this nostalgic and quirky game? Here is everything you need to know.
What is Ufouria: The Saga 2 Release Date?
Red Art Games has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Japanese firm Sunsoft to release a physical edition of Ufouria: The Saga 2. Ufouria: The Saga 2 will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on March 1, 2024.
Ufouria: The Saga 2 is coming to the West March 1 digitally! 🐧
In this brand new sequel to @sunsoftgames’ 1991 cult classic Famicom game, Hebe and his crew are back for a brand new adventure!
Pre-order physical Deluxe and Standard Editions NOW (out Q3): https://t.co/xfrVRFFGpb pic.twitter.com/XE3MsRxnty— RED ART GAMES (@REDARTGAMES) January 31, 2024
The game will also come to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series at a later date, but no specific timeframe has been announced yet. The game will cost $24.99/€24.99 for the digital version and will be available on the Nintendo eShop and Steam.
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What are the New Editions of Ufouria: The Saga 2?
There’s good news for those who would rather own a physical copy of the game. To deliver Ufouria: The Saga 2 in physical form on the Switch2, Red Art Games and SUNSOFT have announced their partnership. There will be two variations of the physical edition available: regular edition and deluxe edition.
Both cost €39.99, however the Deluxe Edition can only be purchased through Red Art Games and is limited to 500 Switch2 copies. One copy of the game with a reversible cover will be included with the standard edition. The following extras will be included in the deluxe edition:
- An exclusive sleeve featuring alternate cover art inspired by the original game’s Japanese cover
- A manual filled with information about the game
- A CD featuring both Ufouria: The Saga and Ufouria: The Saga 2’ soundtracks
The physical edition is expected to be released on July 5th, 2024, which is a few months after the digital release. Fans can pre-order the physical edition from the Red Art Games’ website.
Ufouria: The Saga 2 Trailer Displays Exciting Gameplay Preview
Fans can view the official release date trailer for Ufouria: The Saga 2, which was made public by Nintendo of America on January 30, 2024, to receive a preview of the game’s appearance.
The game’s vibrant and whimsical visuals, along with its action-packed gameplay features like jumping, shooting, swimming and transforming, are all displayed in the trailer.
The co-op option of the game, which allows players to explore Ufouria with friends or random online users is also highlighted in the trailer. Have a look at the trailer provided below:
Ufouria: The Saga 2 is coming to #NintendoSwitch on March 1st!
📺 →https://t.co/LAUFMEf57J pic.twitter.com/yl4ehQXKZt
— Nintendo Switch 📺 (@SynthByte) January 31, 2024
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