{"id":9642,"date":"2022-02-16T17:01:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T08:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=9642"},"modified":"2022-02-16T17:01:19","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T08:01:19","slug":"20220216-9642","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/20220216-9642\/","title":{"rendered":"PUZZLE &#038; DRAGONS Nintendo Switch Edition launching February 19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Written by. Nick Mosier based on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20220216-192333\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original Japanese article<\/a>\u00a0(original article&#8217;s publication date: 2022-02-16 14:51 JST)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that <em><strong>PUZZLE &amp; DRAGONS Nintendo Switch Edition<\/strong><\/em> will be launching on February 19. The game will be priced at $4.37 and support both English and Japanese. The game also marks the 10<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the <em>PUZZLE &amp; DRAGONS<\/em> series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u300ePUZZLE &amp; DRAGONS Nintendo Switch Edition\u300fTrailer\" width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eBYHXFm7O6g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>PUZZLE &amp; DRAGONS Nintendo Switch Edition<\/em> is the latest title in the <em>PUZZLE &amp; DRAGONS<\/em> series and a match-three puzzle game where players defeat monsters in dungeons by connecting drops of the same color. The game will contain 3 different modes starting with Quest Mode, which can be played solo or with up to 4 players and has players venturing into dungeons to battle monsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also PvP Mode which is an online mode where up to 8 players battle for the highest score. Players can enjoy either World Matches against players from around the world or Friend Matches for lobby-based battles with friends. There are also Computer Matches for brushing up your skills against the AI.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"http:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-001-747x420.jpg 747w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"http:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-002-747x420.jpg 747w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>And then there\u2019s Custom Mode. This mode lets players create their own original dungeons by choosing the enemies, backgrounds, battle rules, and music. Custom dungeons can be shared with other players and other players\u2019 dungeons from all over the world can be downloaded and played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an achievement system in the game as well whereby meeting certain conditions, players will earn items for custom dungeons, avatars, and gacha pulls as rewards.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"http:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-003-747x420.jpg 747w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"http:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20220216-192333-004-747x420.jpg 747w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The game\u2019s gacha pulls (called Egg Machines) can be earned through achievements as mentioned above, but are also available for purchase on the eShop. Gacha pulls will net players avatars and each one comes with a bonus item such as a team, awakening badge, or background. There are separate Egg Machines divided by avatar theme and there is no chance of pulling duplicates until you\u2019ve pulled all the available items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To coincide with the launch, there will be a limited-time PvP dungeon event called the <a href=\"https:\/\/pad-switch.com\/en\/dungeon-en\/echidnacup_en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Echidna Cup<\/a>. This event will run from February 19, 4:00 p.m. until March 15, 3:59 p.m. PST. During the course of the event, completing achievements will net players a Crown, one Godfest Egg Machine pull, and the Crimson Lotus Warrior Echidna \u2013 Sara custom item and avatar. After the event, it will also be possible to obtain the custom item and avatar via Friend and Computer Matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pad-switch.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>PUZZLE &amp; DRAGONS Nintendo Switch Edition<\/em><\/a> is scheduled to launch for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/puzzle-and-dragons-nintendo-switch-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nintendo Switch<\/a> on February 19.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PUZZLE &#038; DRAGONS Nintendo Switch Edition launching February 19. 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