Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborvilleis officially coming to the Nintendo Switch. The title was one of many announced for the hybrid console as part ofFebruary 17’s Nintendo Direct.
With roots as an early smart phone gaming phenomenon, PopCap Games' endearingly unique tower defense franchisePlants vs. Zombieshas been capturing the hearts and minds of gamers for well over a decade. Bought by EA in 2011, thePlants vs. ZombiesIP has grown from a humble, single app into a multi-genre, multi-platform powerhouse. The first game of the series to be on any Nintendo platform, the news confirms the recent rumors thatPlants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborvilleis coming to Switch.
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Although the third-person shooter title was surprise-launched well over a year ago for Xbox and PlayStation, the incoming Switch version of the game appears to have more to it, titledPlants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition. The “complete” version of the game comes with all post-launch cosmetics, characters, and prizes, attainable through normal gameplay.
The family-friendly shooter is an ideal match for the Switch, with Nintendo’s offerings and general reputation being perceived as “family-friendly” in general. Along with the fact that it’s the first time thePvZfranchise has opened itself up to the Nintendo audience, the game should perform exceedingly well.
Despite fans' dashed hopes of news ofMario Kart 9andBreath of the Wild 2at the Nintendo Direct, many unexpected games likeBattle for Neighborvilleshould still have Nintendo fans excited. 2021 is certainly a great time to own a Switch.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Editionlaunches on Switch Jun 26, 2025.
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