The Silver Case 2425 for Switch coming west on July 6
Includes both The Silver Case and The 25th Ward: The Silver Case.
Publishers NIS America and Playism, and developer Grasshopper Manufacture will release The Silver Case 2425 for Switch on July 6 in North America and Europe, the publisher announced.
The Silver Case 2425 includes the remakes of mystery adventure games The Silver Case and The 25th Ward: The Silver Case.
In Japan, The Silver Case 2425 first launched for PlayStation 4 in March 2018, followed by Switch in February 2021. While both The Silver Case and The 25th Ward: The Silver Case were already available on PlayStation 4 worldwide at the time of the PlayStation 4 version’s release, this marks the first time both games will appear on Switch.
Pre-orders for an $89.99 limited edition are now available via the NIS America Online Store, which includes a copy of the game, soundtrack, two comics, a poster, and a collector’s box.
Here is an overview of the collection, via NIS America:
About
From the mind of SUDA51 comes not one but two thrilling takes on crime noir, each brimming with mystery and secrets!
In The Silver Case, a string of mysterious serial killings plagues the city, and the detectives of the 24 Wards Heinous Crimes Unit have their eyes on one man: Kamui Uehara. This legendary serial killer has assassinated a number of government officials 20 years prior in the now-famous “Silver Case.” However, nobody knows who—or what—Kamui really is. Has he really returned? Who is this infamous serial killer?
The 25th Ward: The Silver Case takes place five years after the events of 1999’s The Silver Case, with a new 25th Ward having arisen in the bayside area of Kanto. In a room of the “Bayside Tower Land” apartment complex, a woman is found murdered under mysterious circumstances. This sets off a series of seemingly random events that crosses the paths of several individuals, including detective Morishima Tokio. With all viewpoints assembled, a truly shocking pattern emerges…
Key Features
- Surreal Salvation – Discover two thrilling crime mysteries from the mind of SUDA51. Explore a dystopian world filled with dark twists and turns to uncover the chilling truth.
- A Sensory Masterpiece – Immerse yourself in the world of Kanto with stylish and shocking art as well as music by renowned composer Masafumi Takada (killer7, Danganronpa, No More Heroes).
- Double Crime, Double Time – Experience The Silver Case and The 25th Ward together on the Nintendo Switch™ for the very first time, and unravel dark mysteries on the go.
Watch the announcement trailer below. Visit the official website here.