EA Announces Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville™ Complete Edition Blasts Onto The Nintendo Switch™ March 19

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PopCap Vancouver, a studio of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), announced the launch of Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville™ Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch on March 19. This edition allows players to unlock all characters from previous editions and post-launch content, whether playing online or offline. Priced at $39.99, it features 23 customizable characters, multiplayer modes, and motion controls. The game is co-developed with QLOC S.A. and is the first on the Frostbite™ engine for Switch, expanding EA's offerings on the platform.

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• Launch of Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville™ Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch on March 19 expands EA's market reach.
• Players can unlock all content from previous editions and enjoy a full range of gameplay options.
• Game priced competitively at $39.99, appealing to a broad audience.

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Ready the juice cannons and prepare for battle! PopCap Vancouver, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today announced that its zaniest shooter will debut on Nintendo Switch™ on March 19 with the Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville™ Complete Edition. Introducing new players to Neighborville, a suburban region where the clash between flora and undead is always flourishing, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition will give players the opportunity to unlock all characters and content from the PlayStation, Xbox and PC Standard Editions, as well as post-launch content, directly through offline or online play.

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville™ Complete Edition (Graphic: Business Wire)

In Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition, players can tackle hilarious missions and defeat epic bosses to collect medals and unlock dangerously superb outfits. In addition, players will have access to 23 fully customizable characters, including a Team Play class for each faction, and all cosmetic items ever released - all available as in-game unlockables, without any premium store or currency. Players can play offline, party with up to three friends or dive into some 8v8 multiplayer - vanquishing opponents, blasting gnome bombs, and bouncing on pink ooze using motion controls for aiming, with a full range of settings to customize to players’ preference.

“We are excited to bring everyone’s favorite Plants vs. Zombies™ characters to Nintendo Switch for the first time, giving players the ability to play in their homes or on the go, however they choose,” said Melvin Teo, Producer at PopCap Vancouver. “The Switch’s motion controls allow us to try a fresh new take on Neighborville, and with its docked and portable play, we have the ability to bring the game and its characters to life in ways that weren’t possible before.”

Co-developed with QLOC S.A., Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition will be available on the Nintendo Switch for $39.99 on March 19 and is the first game developed on the Frostbite™ engine to be released on the platform. To watch the Nintendo Switch trailer, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBYW0p6jGZY

For Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition assets, visit: EAPressPortal.com.

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FAQ

When is the release date for <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville</i> on Nintendo Switch?

The game will be released on March 19.

What is the price of <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville</i> Complete Edition?

The game is priced at $39.99.

What content is included in <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville</i> Complete Edition?

The complete edition includes all characters and content from previous editions and post-launch content.

What features are available in <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville</i> on Switch?

The game features multiplayer modes, customizable characters, and motion control aiming.

Who co-developed <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville</i> Complete Edition?

The game was co-developed with QLOC S.A.