No More Heroes 3 is coming this month — here’s everything you need to know!

Travis returns in an all-new hack and slash adventure.

The No More Heroes series is responsible for some of the best action games on the Nintendo Switch, so it’s no surprise that many Nintendo Switch owners are stoked about the latest entry in the series. No More Heroes 3 is the upcoming hack and slash adventure by fan-favorite game designer, Suda 51, and puts Travis Touchdown in the hero role for once — well, maybe. Here’s everything you need to know about No More Heroes 3.

What’s new with No More Heroes 3?

Update Aug. 2, 2021: A new trailer showcases the aliens to beat in No More Heroes 3

A new trailer showcases the alien assassins that Travis will have to contend with in No More Heroes 3. Led by the alien Prince FU, Six of the alien baddies get introductions, including Gold Joe, Black Night Direction, Vanishing Point, Velvet Chair Girl, and Midori Midorikawa.

Update June. 15, 2021: No More Heroes 3 makes a surprise appearance at the Nintendo Treehouse during E3

Nintendo’s E3 was stacked with heavy hitters, including Metroid Dread, Shin Megami Tensai V, and Breath of the Wild 2, but No More Heroes 3 was missing from the showcase.

Luckily for us, No More Heroes 3 made an appearance at the Nintendo Treehouse, along with a 25 min demo showcasing all of the game’s stylish and bloody glory.

Update Feb. 17, 2021: February’s Nintendo Direct finally gave us a release date for No More Heroes 3

Fans of Travis Touchdown’s homicidal antics finally have a release date. During February’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo confirmed that the No More Heroes 3 will arrive on Nintendo Switch on August 17th. We also received a brand new trailer, as well as a look at some of the new gameplay mechanics.

What is the plot of No More Heroes 3?

Aliens have destroyed a major city and have made themselves comfortable on earth. With no one to oppose them, the aliens decide to host an Intergalactic Superhero Ranking Tournament to decide earth’s fate. Travis must wield his beam katana once more and fight his way to the top to save the world.

In a Game Informer interview, Suda-51 explains the game will take place two years after Travis Strikes Again in Santa Destroy, Travis Touchdown’s hometown. We do know that Sylvia will be in this new game, but her role will be quite a bit different than it was in No More Heroes 2. Apparently, she won’t be involved with the world of assassins.

What will gameplay be like?

We know now that Travis is going to take part in the tournament to save the world, but he just can’t for the tournament. No, that would be easy. Instead, Travis will be forced to take on odd jobs around time in order to pay for the entry fee. Afterward, you’ll have to fight in various challenges that are based on many different videogame genres.

Travis will regularly use the Death Glove from Travis Strikes Again as a way to upgrade and customize his move set. We can expect a lot of over-the-top action aside ordinary real-life activities to the brilliantly absurd scenarios the No More Heroes series is known for.

Will there be motion controls?

Fans of the original No More Heroes and its sequel No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle are well acquainted with the game’s motion controls. Well, you’ll be happy to know that motion controls will be available in No More Heroes 3. Use the Joy-Cons to hack, slash, suplex, and mow the grass. Technology is sick!

What characters can we expect to appear in No More Heroes 3?

Shortly after the latest trailer debuted, Suda 51 took to Twitter and revealed some new artwork, new characters, and the voice actors bringing them to life.

The wait is almost over! 8/27 release confirmed! Check out the first voice actor lineup announcement for No More Heroes 3!#NMH3 pic.twitter.com/kN6nOCgsXK

— SUDA51/須田剛一 (@suda_51) February 17, 2021

Suda 51 went on to highlight two new characters. One of them is Travis’s twin brother and rival, Henry Cooldown. The other is Mr. Blackhole, a character who appeared in Travis Strikes Again but in another form.

Do I need to play the previous No More Heroes games?

No More Heroes 3 is the third installment in the main series (and fourth in the series overall), but do you have to play the previous games in the series to fully appreciate No More Heroes 3? Well, yes and no. While the story does follow the exploits of Travis Touchdown after the events of the previous games, the plots of each game are standalone pretty well. However, there are plenty of characters from previous games that do appear, and Travis Strikes Again does expand the No More Heroes lore in a huge way, so if you don’t want to miss any detail in No More Heroes 3, you’ll want to play the previous titles.

Luckily for you, No More Heroes, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, and Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes are all available to download on the Nintendo eShop now.

When will No More Heroes 3 release?

No More Heroes 3 will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on August 17, 2021. Originally slated to release last year, No More Heroes 3 was originally slated for a 2020 release but was knocked out of its release window due to the impact of COVID-19 on the game’s development.

How much will No More Heroes 3 cost?

You can preorder No More Heroes 3 now for $60, or you can hunt down the Deluxe and Collector’s editions of the game.

Announced by publisher Pix’n Love, The Collector’s Edition will include a cardboard box with silver pantone, the physical game, a 96-page artbook, 4 lithographs, and a numbered certificate of authenticity. It would seem that the Collector’s Edition will only be limited to 2,500 copies. The Deluxe Edition will be even harder to get your hands on. Limited to 500 copies, the Deluxe Edition includes a “large format” box, the physical game, a vinyl soundtrack, a 96-page artbook, 4 large-format lithographs, and a certificate of authenticity signed by Suda51.

The two editions are only available on Pix’n Love’s website for a limited time, so act now if you’re interested! If you grab a copy of the game from Pix’n Love, know that your purchase is region-free, it’ll work on any Nintendo Switch from any part of the world.

Homicidal protagonist

No More Heroes 3

$60 pre-order at Best Buy
$60 pre-order at Amazon
$60 pre-order at Walmart

Return to another hack and slash adventure

As Travis Touchdown, take on alien forces and engage in epic battles as you hack and slash your way through this new game.

A real prize

No More Heroes 3 (Collector’s Edition)

$100 pre-order at Pix’n Love (Collector’s Edition)

Moe to the max!

The No More Heroes 3 Collector’s Edition will set you back about 80 euros, or about 100 US dollars. It’s a limited edition prize, so get it before it’s gone!.

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