With the prevalence of digital distribution platforms on every major console and gaming platform on the market, any independent developer has the option to forgo costly physical manufacturing costs and instead release their newest creation as a digital-exclusive. While in most contexts this is a fantastic option, how does one appease their mega fans who would love something to showcase on their shelf? Or perhaps would much rather have a disc in their hands rather than a digital download? Limited Run Games is one such publisher which makes this possible, by arranging limited print runs of games that might only be available digitally otherwise.
During a livestream earlier today, the Limited Run Games team confirmed that over thirty video games across the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation Vita and *gasp* Gameboy Color are planned for the coming months. Some of these, such as the ones for Kunai and Ys Origin can be pre-ordered right now, while others should be expected over the coming days, weeks and months.
A full list of announced games can be found below. Do note that this list covers a mixture of titles that Limited Run Games are managing through their distribution line on behalf of publishers, while others will form part of the more limited numbered release line.
A Boy and His Blob (PS4) — September 2020
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 (Switch, PS4) —TBD
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Switch, PS4) — TBD
Carrion (Switch) — TBD
Castlevania Anniversary Collection (Switch, PS4) — Q3 2020
Demon Turf (Switch) — TBD
Garou: Mark of the Wolves (PS4) — July 2020
Grandia HD Collection (Switch) — August 7, 2020
GRIS (Switch) — TBD
Katana Zero (Switch) — November 2020
Kunai (Switch) — July 8, 2020
MegaDimension Neptunia VII (Switch) — July 28, 2020
Mighty Gunvolt Burst (Switch, PS4) — August 28, 2020
My Friend Pedro (PS4) — TBD
Observer (Switch) — TBD
Papers, Please (Vita) — July 24, 2020
PixelJunk Eden 2 (Switch) — TBD
Return of the Obra Dinn (Switch, PS4) — July 24, 2020
More River City Girls — Details TBD
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time (Switch, PS4) — TBD
Shantae (Switch, GameBoy Color) — September 2020
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge (Switch) — September 2020
Space Channel 5 VR: Kinda Funky News Flash! (PSVR) — July 31, 2020
Star Wars Episode I: Racer (Switch, PS4, PC) — July 10, 2020
Super Meat Boy Forever (Switch, PS4) — TBD
The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa (Switch) — July 21, 2020
The Mummy Demastered (Switch, PS4) — July 31, 2020
The Secret of Monkey Island 30th Anniversary Anthology (PC) — October 2020
To The Moon (Switch) — Q4 2020
TowerFall Ascension (Switch) — Q3 2020
Trover Saves the Universe (Switch) — Q4 2020
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine (Switch) — TBD
Xtreme Sports (Switch, GameBoy Color) — October 2020
Ys Origin (Switch) — July 8, 2020
Developers and publishers have also been excited to announce their new and classic games will be released by Limited Run Games:
Preorder Megadimension Neptunia™ VII for the Nintendo Switch™ physically through @LimitedRunGames on 7/28!https://t.co/doGJ87uBCL
— Idea Factory Intl (@IdeaFactoryIntl) July 8, 2020
Megadimension Neptunia VII launches digitally for the Nintendo eShop on 7/28 with a THREE weeklong 20% launch discount.https://t.co/uph9w431V7 pic.twitter.com/IHDQgNate7
Heck yeah, it's true! We've partnered up with @LimitedRunGames to bring you Demon Turf physically to the #NintendoSwitch! How cool is that?! Check out the new trailer too! 💜 https://t.co/ICzO5XA85H pic.twitter.com/7WjbW9QcG7
— Fabraz (@Fabrazz) July 8, 2020
Castlevania: Anniversary Collection gets a Limited Run for PS4 and Switch this Fall! #LRG3 #Castlevania @LimitedRunGames pic.twitter.com/4qDwTmQxLP
— Konami (@Konami) July 8, 2020
You asked for it, you got it! The original GBC Shantae will be returning as a reproduction cart from @LimitedRunGames, available to preorder this September! Additionally, the game will be coming to Switch both physically and digitally! pic.twitter.com/AlMc3nga9R
— WayForward (@WayForward) July 8, 2020
Ys Origin fans in North America can choose between standard and collector editions by @LimitedRunGames which include:
— Dotemu #SOR4 (@Dotemu) July 7, 2020
– A beautiful Ys Origin poster
– A physical copy of the official OST
– A unique collector's box
Pre-orders open tomorrow at 12pm ET! pic.twitter.com/9e4nskLnjC
Mighty Gunvolt Burst is coming to Switch and PS4 in glorious physical form from @LimitedRunGames on August 28th!
— Inti Creates (@IntiCreatesEN) July 9, 2020
This classic-style 2D action game comes with ALL 9 playable characters from the Azure Striker Gunvolt, Gal*Gun, and Mighty No. 9 franchises! https://t.co/mmhHBq42Jx pic.twitter.com/I14FNAmy6L
