The remaster of 1996 classic, Duke Nukem 3D, is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch with new content and features. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour first released across PC, PS4, and Xbox One back in 2016 and was a well received update to the original. The Switch port is being handled by SONKA Games and includes motion aiming, HD rumble, and local wireless multiplayer options. An entirely new episode (Episode 5) has also been developed for this release that features 8 new levels from Duke 3D’s original designers Allen Blum III, and Richard “Levelord” Gray. New music from Lee Jackson and dialog from Jon St. John has also been made for this new episode to give it an authentic Duke Nukem feel.
“I joined the Duke Nukem 3D development team in the mid-nineties and am proud to have been a part of the emergence of the 3D First Person video game genre that would enhance the entire video game industry. This project has made it possible for us to reconnect with first person pioneers Allen, Richard, Lee, Jon, Ken, Bobby and others to all be able to come back together to not just be nostalgic, but to have an opportunity to enhance our original work and even bring something new, including an entirely new episode added to the classic game. Today, we are thrilled to have the entire Nintendo Switch family join us on this adventure.”
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour contains:
Nintendo Switch Specific Features – Utilize the Nintendo Switch to its fullest with optional gyroscopic aiming, HD rumble, motion controls, and local wireless multiplayer.
All New Episode Five – Complete an all-new episode containing eight original levels created by the original designers of Duke Nukem 3D, Allen Blum III, and Richard “Levelord” Gray.
New Music and One-liners – Episode Five has original music composed by Lee Jackson, original author of Duke Nukem’s iconic theme “Grabbag” and sound designer for Duke Nukem 3D, along with new one-liners from the voice of Duke himself, Jon St. John.
In-Game Developer Commentary – All-new behind-the-scenes original development team commentary accessible in-game.
Optionally Remastered – Play the game using the Ken Silverman’s original 1996 graphics engine or toggle in real time to play with the original content rendered at high fidelity and enhanced frame rate using Gearbox’s “True3D” graphics engine.
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour launches on the Nintendo Switch June 23 for $9.99. From now until July 7, anyone who purchases the title will receive a 50% discount making this a great way to experience the original Duke Nukem 3D for cheap.
I have been meaning to finally get around to playing through Duke Nukem 3D for a number of years now. With this new Switch port and low cost of entry, the time to do it might have finally arrived. Do you think you will pick up Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour on Switch before July 7th?
