Several days after Nintendo concluded E3 2021 with a Direct Presentation, the company introduced a new sale that offers huge discounts on some of its first-party games alongside several titles from third-party developers. The Nintendo eShop's Digital Deals sale is live now and will end on June 21 at 11:59 PM PT.
It is worth noting that Nintendo rarely offers its first-party games on sale, which is perfect given that the company did not announce the rumored Switch Pro console at E3. So now, players looking for great Switch games to play for cheap, here are the best deals at Nintendo eShop's Digital Deals Sale.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - $41.99
Headlining the Nintendo eShop's Digital Deals Sale is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, first released in 2017. The game is currently available for $41.99 from its original price of $59.99, making it a must-buy for those who still haven't experienced Link's latest adventure. Additionally, Nintendo offers a discount for the Expansion Pass Bundle, granting players access to three new treasure chests and two DLC packs.
It is worth remembering that Nintendo did provide players an update on the status of the game's highly-anticipated sequel at E3 2021. Alongside a new gameplay trailer, Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will be released sometime in 2022. Unfortunately, Nintendo did not specify when exactly in 2022 players can expect to see the game. However, the exact release date will likely be revealed in an upcoming Direct Presentation sometime late this year or early 2022.
- Purchase The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for $41.99 at the Nintendo eShop
- Purchase The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild + Expansion Pass for $55.98 ($79.98) at the Nintendo eShop
Fire Emblem: Three Houses - $41.99
Another noteworthy first-party Nintendo game players can get for cheap right now is Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Currently, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is available for $41.99 from $59.99. For the uninitiated, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the sixteenth installment in the tactical RPG series, centering on the continent of Fódlan, divided between three ruling countries. Additionally, Nintendo also offers an Expansion Pass bundle for $59.48, granting players access to additional content.
Purchase Fire Emblem: Three Houses for $41.99 at the Nintendo eShop
- Purchase Fire Emblem: Three Houses + Expansion Pass for $59.48 at the Nintendo eShop
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - $9.99
Nintendo's Digital Deals Sale also offers a huge discount for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, which is available right now for $9.99 from its original price of $59.99. The game features a crossover between Nintendo's Mario and Ubisoft's Raving Rabbids franchises. The game revolves around Mario and friends who find themselves in a middle of an invasion by a group of Rabbids. At E3 2021, it was revealed that the sequel Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope will be released to the Switch in 2022.
- Purchase Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle for $9.99 at the Nintendo eShop
Immortals Fenyx Rising - $29.99
Another Ubisoft game that is currently available at a discount is Immortals Fenyx Rising. The game is currently available for $29.99 from its original price of $59.99, which is a good deal given that Immortals Fenyx Rising was just released last December. Shortly after its release last year, Immortals Fenyx Rising received mostly positive reviews, thanks to its action-filled gameplay and a vast open-world environment heavily inspired by Greek Mythology.
- Purchase Immortals Fenyx Rising for $29.99 at the Nintendo eShop
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - $29.99
The last and the most recent game highlighted in this list is Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. The game serves as the eighth main installment in the Crash Bandicoot series, but it is worth noting that it is set after Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is currently available for $29.99 and sees the return of iconic characters from the franchise, such as the titular Crash Bandicoot, alongside Coco Bandicoot, Doctor Neo Cortex, and many more.
- Purchase Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time for $29.99 at the Nintendo eShop