Calling all Princess Peach fans! After a 20-year hiatus, she’s finally starring in her own game again – Princess Peach: Showtime! Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know before the curtain rises:
Release Date & Times
Mark your calendars! Princess Peach: Showtime! arrives on March 22nd. Nintendo hasn’t confirmed an exact release time, but major Switch titles like this typically unlock digitally at 9 pm Pacific Time the day before release (March 21st). So, depending on your location:
- East Coast:Midnight on March 22nd
- West Coast:Potentially a few hours earlier on March 22nd (subject to confirmation)
If it’s not available by then, it might unlock at midnight Pacific on release day, similar to some third-party games.
File Size
Good news! Princess Peach: Showtime! won’t eat up a huge chunk of space on your Switch. At only 4.6 GB, it’s slightly smaller than Super Mario Odyssey but a bit bigger than Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Pre-Order Bonuses
The wait doesn’t have to be pure anticipation! Here’s how to get a taste of the action beforehand:
- Pre-Order:Pre-orders for the digital version are already open on the Switch eShop. Pre-ordering allows you to preload the game, so you can download it in advance and be ready to play the moment it unlocks.
- Physical Pre-Order:Physical pre-orders are available at retailers, but not directly from the eShop. There are no exclusive bonuses for pre-ordering from Nintendo itself, but some retailers might offer incentives. For instance, pre-ordering at Walmart gets you a pack of hair scrunchies!
Demo
Want a taste of the action before launch? A free demo for Princess Peach: Showtime! is available now. It features two full levels from the game’s early stages, offering around 30 minutes of playtime. While your progress won’t carry over to the full game, it’s a great way to sample the gameplay without a big time commitment.
So, grab your best outfit and get ready to step into the spotlight with Princess Peach: Showtime! on March 22nd!