Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Heads to Nintendo Switch in March

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 22, 2021

News: Switch gamers will now have a chance to play another big RPG wherever they go on Nintendo’s portable platform.

THQ has confirmed that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch in March. This release will mark the handheld debut of the RPG franchise long coveted for gameplay that combines might, finesse and sorcery. The game comes with three DLC’s: The Teeth of Naros, Legend of Dead Kel and Weapons and Armor bundles.

In addition, THQ Nordic confirmed plans for the adventures in Amalur to continue later this year with the brand new Kingdoms of Amalur expansion: Fatesworn.

For those who might not be familiar with Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, a brief description is below:

“From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world. Uncover the secrets of Amalur, from the vibrant city of Rathir to the vast region of Dalentarth to the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns. Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death.”

Build the ideal character for the most intense combat, choosing from a countless combinations of skills, abilities, weapons and pieces of armor

The revolutionary Destiny system allows you to continuously evolve your character class to your style of play

Seamlessly integrate magical and melee attacks as you take on scores of enemies in grand fight sequences and finish them off with brutal Fateshift kills

Extend your experience in Amalur with all DLC from the original release, from Teeth of Naros to Legend of Dead Kel and more!

Hundreds of hours of RPG play await! Travel from the vibrant city of Rathir, to the vast region of Dalentarth, and the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns as you uncover the secrets of Amalur!

Explore deep levels of lore in a universe steeped in 10,000 years of fiction created by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore

Enjoy countless side quests rich in political intrigue, romance, sinister magic, and even whimsy - all central to the primary mission

Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death

Explore a sprawling game world hailed as having "more content than any single-player game deserves!"

Improved graphical fidelity in Re-Reckoning

Check out the announcement trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on Nintendo Switch so you can play it anywhere?