Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has just announced that Ace Angler Fishing Spirit will be releasing on 27th October 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, along with Encyclopedia of Unfortunate Creatures (“Zannen na Ikimono Jiten”, Takahashi Shoten).

Along with the announcement, Ace Angler Fishing Spirits will also be available for pre-orders starting today.

About

This title, set in an aquarium-themed amusement park, represents a sequel to the global hit, Ace Angler, which was released in 2019 and had sold over 800,00 copies worldwide. Apart from being able to play the famous Ace Angler arcade game in the comfort of your homes in Medal Mode, the title also includes a wide array of other fun features.

Follow the quest to clean the world’s oceans for a sustainable future in Story Mode, play aquatic-themed medal pusher games, enjoy multiplayer games like Gator Panic and Goldfish Scooping in Party Mode, and even wage online battles for the first time in the series!

Collect Medals in each of these games and aim to complete your aquarium by gathering over 250 types of fish that are available in the title.

Available Editions

Package versions:

• Standard Edition
• Rod Controller Bundled Edition

Early purchase bonus / Download version pre-order bonus:

• “Urashima Taro Set” (usable in-game)

Officially-licensed Rod Controller confirmed for sale

The weight and sound of a genuine fishing reel have been recreated for the ultimate real feel. The “Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits” Rod Controller provides the most enjoyable fishing experience in a home console game yet.

Combined with a single Joy-Con, the Rod Controller is easy to hold and operate. Compatible with both the left and right Joy-Con, it can be easily used by multiple players. As a special bonus, every Rod Controller purchase comes with a download code allowing you to acquire the “Pirate Outfit Set” to be used in-game.

Limited Edition Rod Controller Bundle Edition

The release of the limited-edition “Rod Controller Bundled Edition” has also been confirmed, combining the main game with the Rod Controller provides the ultimate realistic fishing experience.

Rod Controller Bundled Edition Contents 

• Main game: standard package edition
• One Rod Controller (one main body + one reel)
• Rod Controller purchase bonus: “Pirate Outfit Set” (usable in-game)

Encyclopedia of Unfortunate Creatures Collaboration

Ace Angler Fishing Spirits features a collaboration with the popular “Encyclopedia of Unfortunate Creatures” series. Some of the creatures from the “Encyclopedia of Unfortunate Creatures” have escaped into the game. By catching them, not only will you learn a range of fascinating facts about their ecology, you will also get to compete in a special fishing competition featuring the illustrations from the series.

Ace Angler +

A request has arrived from the “Encyclopedia of Unfortunate Creatures”. By catching certain creatures in “Ace Angler +”, you can unlock a range of fascinating information about unfortunate creatures.

Competition Mode

The Unfortunate Animal Competition is a fishing contest in which the goal is to catch “unfortunate creatures” living in the sea! Catch as many as you can, and claim the crown!

Fish facts overseen by the “Prince of Fish”, Karibu Suzuki

The fun fish facts and quizzes which can be found throughout the title have all been included under the careful supervision of Karibu Suzuki, famous in Japan as the Fish Prince. More than just fun, this title teaches its users all about marine life.

For more information on Ace Angler Fishing Spirit and future updates, do check out the official website here.