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Ubisoft Switch Games Announced
London, UK - January 13, in the year of our Lord 2017
— Today, Ubisoft® announced that Just Dance® 2017,
Rayman® Legends Definitive Edition and Steep™ will be part of
the line-up for Nintendo Switch™.
Ubisoft has been at the forefront of the constantly morphing
video game industry, leading development of exciting games for
each new platform launch. For years, Ubisoft and Nintendo have
been partnering to deliver original, creative and memorable
entertainment gaming experiences.
Nintendo Switch combines the best of two worlds: mobile handheld
and traditional at-home console gaming. This new console brings
Ubisoft and its teams new opportunities to express their
creativity, develop fresh ways to play and push the industry
boundaries once again.
“Ubisoft is bringing Just Dance 2017, Rayman Legends Definitive
Edition and Steep to the Nintendo Switch. We’re proud to be
working closely with Nintendo on this new console, making sure
players can enjoy great games on a device that shares the same
philosophy as these games: great accessibility and the ability
to bring people together”, said Xavier Poix, Managing Director,
Ubisoft’s French Studios. “These three games are just the
beginning; we will share more about other exciting projects for
Nintendo Switch at a later date.”
Just Dance 2017 – Dancing with anyone – anywhere, anytime
Just Dance 2017 will be the first Ubisoft game released for
Nintendo Switch at launch. The chart-topping dance track, “How
Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples, will be
available as an exclusive track for Nintendo Switch owners via
Just Dance Unlimited.* This hit song joins 40 tracks already
available in the game, including “Sorry” by Justin Bieber, “Lean
On” by Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake, brand-new hits like “Don’t
Wanna Know” by Maroon 5, party favourites like “Single Ladies
(Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé and classics like “Don’t Stop Me
Now” by Queen. Nintendo Switch players will also have three
months of free access to Just Dance Unlimited, the
dance-on-demand subscription streaming service, which offers
more than 200 additional songs and access to exclusive tracks,
with new hit songs added all the time.
More accessible than ever, Just Dance 2017 can now be played
anywhere, with up to six players at the same time using a
Joy-Con™ controller, or by using the Just Dance Controller app
(which turns your smartphone into a controller).
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition – Exploring Rayman’s legendary
worlds
Players’ all-time favourite, Rayman, is back in the game thanks
to Rayman Legends Definitive Edition, the ultimate version of
the critically acclaimed Rayman Legends created by Michel Ancel.
This edition includes all the game’s traditional features, such
as Kung Foot, plus some brand-new surprises. Nintendo’s history
has included the Rayman brand since the franchise’s beginning,
with titles such as Rayman® Advance for Game Boy Advance,
Rayman® 2 The Great Escape for Nintendo 64 and Rayman Raving
Rabbids® for the launch of Wii™.
Rayman, Globox and the Teensies are off wandering through an
enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled
with a series of captivating paintings. As they look closer,
they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a different
mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a
medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting,
entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run,
jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and
discover the secrets of every legendary painting.
Steep – Experiencing action sports in the beautiful open-world
of the Alps
In Steep, players drop in to the Alps and ski, snowboard,
wingsuit and paraglide through the game’s massive open-world
playground, filled with exhilarating activities and breathtaking
views. Developed by Ubisoft Annecy, Steep is designed for a
culture that’s all about sharing experiences with the world.
Steep features seamless multiplayer, populating the world with
players as they naturally explore the Alps. Players and friends
across the globe can take on challenges together or compete with
each other to snag the top spot on the leaderboard. The
open-world of Steep will be further enriched by the majestic
slopes of Alaska in a free update available this year.
*“How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples is
available through Just Dance Unlimited and can be accessed
either via the free trial or by subscribing. The track will be
available for all platforms later this year.