Datsugoku Gokko Nintendo Switch Edition, the Nintendo Switch adaptation of the popular mobile title, has reached No. 1 on the Nintendo eShop "Download-Only Software Ranking" just days after its April 28, 2026 launch. The title also ranked 5th on the broader "Nintendo Switch Software Download Ranking," which covers all Nintendo Switch software.
Ranking Highlights Just Days After Release
The Nintendo Switch version brings the Datsugoku Gokko experience to console, and it wasted no time climbing the charts. As of 11:00 PM on April 29, 2026, the game had secured the following rankings:
- Nintendo Switch Download-Only Software Ranking: No. 1
- Nintendo Switch Software Download Ranking: No. 5
Key Features of Datsugoku Gokko Nintendo Switch Edition
1. Fan-Favorite Character "Rascal" Joins the Roster
Rascal, one of the most beloved collaboration characters in the series, is available as a level-up reward. Players can unlock adorable skins and nostalgic accessories without any additional purchases.
2. Three Distinct Game Modes
- Datsugoku Gokko: The standard mode, where 3 citizens attempt to escape while 1 werewolf tries to stop them
- Keidoro: An expanded version with 6 citizens versus 2 werewolves in a larger brawl
- Hoshitori: A free-for-all scramble mode where 8 players compete to be the one holding a star when they escape
3. Five Brand-New Maps
Five completely new maps have been introduced, featuring unique gimmicks set in locations such as a UFO, a shark-infested sea, and a ninja mansion. Players can enjoy a variety of game modes across these imaginative new environments.
4. Extensive Level-Up Rewards
Through level-up rewards — including those available from the start — players can access more than 80 types of accessories (hand accessories and backpacks combined) and approximately 50 types of emotes.
Limited-Time 10% Off Sale
To celebrate the launch, the game is on sale at a 10% discount for a limited time.
- Sale period: Until 11:59 PM on Monday, May 11, 2026
- Sale price: ¥891 (tax included) — Regular price: ¥990
- My Nintendo Store: https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000097316
About Datsugoku Gokko
Datsugoku Gokko is an asymmetric multiplayer action game for iOS and Android that incorporates social deduction game elements. The series has surpassed a cumulative 11 million downloads and celebrated its 3rd anniversary on November 17, 2025. In addition to the popular Datsugoku Gokko and Battle Royale modes, the game has expanded with "Kangoku Kakurenbo" — a hide-and-seek mode supervised by the official ambassador "Colorful Peach" — along with a 1vs1 "Duel Mode," and the creative mode "Datsu-Kura," which launched on December 19, 2025 and allows free map-building and housing-style gameplay.
