The Switch version of HEART of CROWN is now available via Nintendo eShop in the west at a 10 percent-off discount price of $26.99, publisher PLAYISM and developers illuCalab. and FLIPFLOPs announced. The price will change to $29.99 on January 29.
The western release follows the game’s Japanese release on December 18, 2025. The PC version, known as HEART of CROWN Online, also left Early Access and launched via Steam on the same date worldwide.
Here is an overview of the game, via PLAYISM:
About the Game
With the sudden death of the great emperor, you must now build your deck to enthrone the princess of your choice!
Your role is to support the princess. Get ready for this exemplary deck-building game based on a succession battle!
Expand your domain and gather powerful supporters to seize the throne!Indie game studio illuCalab, creator of titles such as Gensou SkyDrift and A Magical High School Girl, based HEART of CROWN on the physical card game of the same name, which was produced and published by FLIPFLOPs.
Gameplay
In this four-player turn-based card game, you’ll compete to get your princess on the throne vacated by the great emperor!
To get ahead in the game, use the money from your territories to purchase even more territories and action cards.
Once you have enough resources, it’s time to back a princess!
Each princess has a powerful ability, so you’ll want to be first to pick!
Make allies of senators, dukes and other power brokers, and once you hit 20 succession points, the coronation ceremony will begin. Victory and the throne will be yours.
Steam online is supported, and ranked matches and room matches are available.
With a scenario mode as well as a host of talented voice actors, this game can be enjoyed by both single and multiple players.
Experience beautiful animations and interfaces in this digital incarnation of HEART of CROWN!Story
In a wild time when swords and magic still ruled the world, an empire had united the entire continent and ended a long war. However, before the peace could be solidified, the great emperor fell ill, without a successor in place…
If this continues, we could be back to a war-torn world! You are one of the most powerful people in the empire. You must quickly establish the emperor’s throne and ensure the unity and peace of the continent. The emperor had no male children, but fortunately, he had seven candidates to succeed him, including two princesses of direct descent.
Now, let’s get the princess of your dreams to ascend to the throne!
Switch Physical Edition Now Available
The physical edition for the Nintendo Switch is also available now! Don’t miss out on limited time bonuses like the set of 8 princess hologram cards that can be used in the physical card game.
*For players in North America and Europe: The physical version is only available on the PLAYISM Official Store and will include the Japanese merchandise version but have full in-game language support.
Original Soundtrack Now Available on Steam
To celebrate the game’s full release, the original soundtrack featuring a total of 25 tracks is now available on Steam! Either grab it standalone or get it for 10 percent off with the base game plus original soundtrack bundle! The soundtrack includes selected tracks from the previous title, HEART of CROWN PC.