Samba de Amigo: Party Central is out now for Switch

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Press release:
IRVINE, Calif. – August 29, 2023.
SEGA are today very happy and excited to announce that their motion-based rhythm game “Samba de Amigo: Party Central“, is now available for the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Eshop.

“Samba de Amigo: Party Central” will get classic fans, rhythm game aficionados, and family-friendly partiers alike grooving to a playlist featuring 40 hits from some of the world’s most popular genres including EDM, pop, Latin, and more.

Plus, with a wide variety of minigames and challenges to enjoy; a ton of unique costumes and accessories to unlock and wear; and new online features for the series – including a multiplayer World Party mode, the party never has to stop!

Details on Samba de Amigo: Party Central Game Editions Available to Order for Nintendo Switch
Digital Deluxe Edition (€49.99)

Those who purchase the jam-packed Samba de Amigo: Party Central Digital Deluxe Edition (€49.99) on the Nintendo eShop will receive the following:

The Standard Edition of the game
Sonic the Hedgehog™️ Music Pack
“Open Your Heart” from Sonic Adventure™
“Reach For The Stars (Re-Colors)” from Sonic Colors™: Ultimate
“I’m Here” from Sonic Frontiers™️
SEGA Music Pack (available September 27)
“Baka Mitai (Taxi Driver Edition)” from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
“Go Go Cheer Girl!” from Space Channel 5™: Part 2
“Rhythm Thief Theme” from Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure™
Sonic the Hedgehog Costume & Accessories Pack
Tails Costume & Accessories Pack
Super Monkey Ball™️ Costume & Accessories Pack
Puyo Puyo™️ Accessories Pack
Space Channel 5 Costume & Accessories Pack

A Digital Standard Edition and a Physical Standard Edition (both $39.99 MSRP) are also now available. In addition, the following downloadable content can be individually purchased starting today on the Nintendo eShop:

Deluxe Upgrade Bundle (€11.99)
Includes the bonus items the Digital Deluxe Edition provides over the Standard Edition.
Sonic the Hedgehog Music Pack (€4.99)
Japanese Music Pack (€4.99 )
“Kaikai Kitan” by Eve
“MATSUKEN SAMBA II” by Ken Matsudaira
“KING” by GUMI
Plus more DLC to be announced!

For more information, including where players can purchase the game and see the plans for even more post-launch DLC, be sure to visit the official website at sambadeamigo.sega.com.

Please note a Day 1 patch* is available for Samba de Amigo: Party Central that includes the following:

Additional music tracks from Pitbull
“Let’s Take a Shot”
“Shake Senora (feat. T-Pain and Sean Paul)”
Improved stability and usability enhancements.
Minor bug fixes

*An internet connection is required to download and install the Day 1 patch.
“Let’s Take a Shot” is set to be released as a single for Pitbull’s upcoming album, Trackhouse. With the album confirmed for release on October 6, Samba de Amigo: Party Central will debut the new track in-game and in-trailer at launch on August 29th!

About Samba de Amigo: Party Central
Get up and shake it center stage in this vibrant and colorful rhythm action game with smooth Joy-Con controls that make the game fun for everyone.
Groove to 40 hit songs from the world’s most popular genres including EDM, pop, and Latin, with more arriving as post-launch DLC!
Test your technique in a variety of minigames and challenges.
Strut that style by customizing your character with unique costumes and accessories.
Hit the dance floor with up to 7 other players online in World Party mode.
Show the world what you’ve got by competing on the online leaderboards.

Samba de Amigo: Party Central is now available on Nintendo Switch.
Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go™️ is also available now for Apple Arcade subscribers.
Samba de Amigo: Virtual Party™️ is scheduled to launch on Meta Quest this fall.

About SEGA of America
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes and develops innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball, and Crazy Taxi™, along with Atlus’ Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become an entertainment icon featured in several dozen games, TV series, movies, merchandise and more. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.
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