Update #2 [Thu 22nd Aug 2024, 17:15 BST]: Well, that didn't take long at all. Clear River Games has just revealed that it will also be publishing Snow Bros. Wonderland across PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on November 28th — this time in the West.
For the Western release, physical versions will be available for Nintendo Switch and PS5, while the PS4 release will be digital only.
Here's some PR for the game:
"A sequel decades in the making, it’s been nearly 30 years since Nick and Tom, the twin brothers with a heart of cold, first enchanted gamers with their unique blend of addictive platforming action and loveable collection of characters.
Now, it’s time to let the kids in on the action, as Nick Jr. and Tom Jr. take centre stage in a sequel that’s destined to become a stone-cold-classic! Snow Bros. Wonderland sees our bold, cold heroes thrust into an all-new adventure as they’re tasked with defending Snow Land from The Great King of Evil, Atchich."
You can watch the English-language trailer above to get a look at the game in action.
Update #1 [Thu 22nd Aug 2024, 09:30 BST]: Snow Bros. Wonderland will be released on November 28th in Japan, as revealed by Tatsujin (as spotted by Gematsu).
The game will be released both physically and digitally across PS4, PS5, and Switch, and will cost ¥6,380. A limited edition box containing one of the above versions of the game, an art book, and a bonus DVD (featuring two videos, and the background soundtrack) will also be made available for ¥9,680.
Pre-orders go live later this week on August 23rd. The stores that are handling the release have yet to be announced. A new Japanese trailer for the game has also been released to coincide with the announcement, which you can watch above.
Original Article [Thu 14th Sep, 2023 15:30 BST]: If you're a fan of Snow Bros., you must be on cloud nine at the moment, as not only was it revealed earlier this month that the second game in the series is getting a fresh remake from CRT Games, but now it has just been announced that Tatsujin is also working on a new 3D title in the series called Snow Bros. Wonderland.
Snow Bros. Wonderland was revealed earlier today in a press release for Tatsujin's Tokyo Game Show lineup, alongside Truxton Extreme and a mobile collection of classic Toaplan arcade games. It is in development for PS4, PS5 & Nintendo Switch and is expected to release in 2024.
A Japanese trailer was published on Tatsujin's YouTube channel to coincide with the announcement and from what we've seen of the game so far, it looks to be a 3D puzzle-adventure title featuring challenging bosses, freshly designed characters, and voice acting.
The game will be playable at TGS 2023 (taking place from September 21st to September 24th in Japan). You can watch the Japanese trailer above.