The Clash Between Flora and Undead Is Now on Nintendo Switch™ With Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ Complete Edition

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Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has launched Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch, expanding its player base. This edition includes all content from other platforms and is optimized using the Frostbite™ engine for enhanced gameplay and visuals. The game allows offline and online play and features customizable characters and modes for multiplayer sessions. Co-developed by PopCap Vancouver and QLOC S.A., it is priced at $39.99. This launch marks EA's commitment to bringing popular titles to new platforms, catering to fan demand.

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• Launch of Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch enhances market reach.
• Game incorporates all characters and content from other platform editions, increasing value for consumers.
• Optimized use of Frostbite™ engine improves gameplay and visual experience on Switch.

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Time to kick some grass! PopCap Vancouver, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today launched Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch™, bringing Neighborville’s clash between flora and undead in this zany shooter to even more players. Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition features all characters and content from the PlayStation, Xbox and PC standard editions, as well as 12 prize maps and post-launch content, directly through offline or online play. Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition is the first EA title to take advantage of the Frostbite™ engine’s capabilities on Nintendo Switch -- optimizing the visual and audio experience specifically for the platform. The Frostbite engine has also been updated to support Nintendo Switch-specific features like motion controls and touch screen input, creating a completely seamless experience whether in TV Mode, Handheld Mode and Tabletop Mode.

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch™ (Graphic: Business Wire)

“Our fans have been asking for a Plants vs. Zombies game on the Nintendo Switch and we’re happy we’re able to finally deliver that to them with the Complete Edition,” said Melvin Teo, Producer at PopCap Vancouver. "The updates we’ve made to the game and controls makes for a great experience and now Nintendo players can join in on the fun, quirky and humorous gameplay, whether they’re on the go or connected to a big screen. We guarantee that the battle between flora and undead will keep them engaged for hours.”

In Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition, players embark on eccentric missions to defeat epic bosses, collect impressive medals and unlock dangerously superb outfits. Additionally, players can access all 23 fully customizable characters, including a Team Play class for each faction, and all cosmetic items released – now available as in-game unlockables, without any premium store or currency. Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition players can play offline, or vanish opponents, blast gnome bombs and bounce on pink ooze with three friends or in an 8v8 multiplayer session, using the Nintendo Switch motion controls for aiming, with a full range of settings to customize to their playstyle.

Co-developed by PopCap Vancouver and QLOC S.A., Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition is now available for $39.99 on Nintendo Switch. To watch the newest launch trailer, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_0_NmCdP-g

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FAQ

What is the launch price of <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville</i> Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch?

The launch price is $39.99.

What features does the Complete Edition of <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville</i> include?

It includes all characters and content from the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC editions, as well as 12 prize maps and post-launch content.

When was <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville</i> Complete Edition launched?

It was launched on March 19, 2021.

What new features are introduced in the Nintendo Switch version of <i>Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville</i>?

The Switch version features motion controls and touch screen input, specifically optimized for the platform.

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

The game was co-developed by PopCap Vancouver and QLOC S.A.