Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash heads to Switch on Aug. 30th, 2024

Publisher Cygames and developer Arc System Works have announced that the party action game Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash will see Switch release worldwide on Aug. 30th, 2024.

In Japan, there will be a standard physical release for 4,840 yen, which includes a copy of the game, a “Hachauma” sticker, and a voucher for a special item set for the mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby. There’s also a Deluxe Box for 14,800 yen that includes all of the content from the standard edition, as well as the downloadable content “Team Bundle,” a “Hachauma” block figure set, a “Hachauma” special pouch, and a “Hachauma” art book. Finally, a merchandise-only version of the Deluxe Box will be sold via the CyStore for 8,800 yen.

Worldwide, the game will see a digital release that nets you a copy of the game and a voucher for a special item set for the mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby in Japan. There’s also Special Digital Edition that includes all of the content from the standard edition, as well as the DLC “Team Bundle.” The DLC “Team Bundle” includes three additional team packs—“DLC Vol. 1: Team ???,” “DLC Vol. 2: Team ???,” and “DLC Vol. 3: Team ???”—as well as a special in-game title. Each team pack includes five characters.

The academy’s time-honored Spring Fan Fest will play host to a very special event this time. Behold, the Slapdash Grand Prix! Which team will conquer all four events and prove victorious?!

The Tracen Academy Fan Fest’s newest attraction features four events: Hurtling Hurdles, Blazing Baskets, Dodgeball Demolition, and Gourmet Gauntlet. In each event, Umamusume from each team will vie for victory. And on their road to the top, players will have the chance to pick from a star-studded cast of Umamusume to play as.

Four Exhilarating Events

• Hurtling Hurdles – A sprawling obstacle course race that runs through the academy, shops, and even homes. Players will jump, climb, and fly over the heaps of hurdles planted throughout the track to fight for first.
• Blazing Baskets – On this court, everyone is a rival and trick shots are the way to go. Obstacles and items will shake up the court, so players must adapt to their surroundings—and fast.
• Dodgeball Demolition – In this dodgeball battle royale, the only victor is the last one standing. Players will have to sling some savage shots should they wish to survive.
• Gourmet Gauntlet – A gourmet race favoring the pair with the quickest feet and the largest stomachs. Players will choose between serving dishes at lightning speed and munching through dishes like there’s no tomorrow.