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http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...irthplus_to_europe_as_a_switch_retail_release

Whenever we cover release details for Nicalis titles, in particular anything going to retail such as The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Cave Story+, 'in North America' should be an assumed add-on. The logistical challenges and realities of retail distribution has meant that early efforts from the publisher on Switch have skipped the PAL territories.

Unfortunately that's meant those hoping to get Afterbirth+ in Europe and Australia without messing about with eShop accounts have missed out - in good news, though, Headup Games is stepping in. It's a publisher familiar for releases such as Typoman, but it's also prolific across a lot of titles on various systems. Now it's teaming up with Nicalis to release The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ at retail in Europe and Australia, with the Euro price set to be €39.99. It's due in Q2, which is within the next 2-3 months, and in the press release Nicalis President Tyrone Rodriguez outlines plans for the partnership to continue with other releases.

Nicalis has sought a partner that can take good care of our European fanbase. And with Headup Games, we've found it. They're going to do their best to ensure our games get into the hands of European players.

It's good news for those particularly keen on these retail releases - undoubtedly there's a market of eager Switch owners interested in having titles like these in cartridge form.

 

[purseowner]

If it's going to take that long, I'll stick with my US Amazon order, thanks.

And no digital option in EU?

 

[Evilmaus]

Not thrilled about the wait, but I'm glad we've got a timeframe now.

Hoping for £29.99 in the UK but have a feeling it will be more.

 

[NewDust]

Nicalis has sought a partner that can take good care of our European fanbase.

Let's hope they can deliver... Nicalis releases in PAL territories are the worst.

 

[Robin64]

If it's going to take that long, I'll stick with my US Amazon order, thanks.

And no digital option in EU?

Digital will be up at the same time it comes out in stores.

 

[jonno394]

Not thrilled about the wait, but I'm glad we've got a timeframe now.

Hoping for £29.99 in the UK but have a feeling it will be more.

Looking at the PPT price, it was €39.99/£34.99, so I'd expect £34.99.

 

[Mask]

They really needed to get it out quicker than 2-3 months after the US release. I already got the digital game from the US eShop, and by the time it releases, we'll have Mario Kart 8 and possibly Splatoon 2 and ARMs, along with a whole lot of eShop indies.

It'll still do good, but they possibly missed out on some spontaneous sales from bored switch owners.

 

[LordKano]

Seems like it's coming on June 28th, at 34.99€ (which is a bit cheaper than in the US ? Maybe it's just that store) :
https://www.auchan.fr/the-binding-o...paign=generique&utm_content=0&utm_term=325843