The New Denpa Men is coming (back) to iOS and Android, bringing bizarre RPG action to mobile

The New Denpa Men is returning to mobile devices! This quirky creature-collecting RPG, a 3DS favorite that later graced the Nintendo Switch, is set for a mobile comeback on March 10th, launching on iOS and Android. Could this mark a global release?

Given Nintendo's recent mobile expansion, a Switch-to-smartphone port was inevitable. However, few anticipated it would be the wonderfully weird The New Denpa Men! Gematsu reports the iOS and Android launch date of March 10th. The original game pioneered AR use via the 3DS camera, a feature reportedly returning in this release.

For the uninitiated, The Denpa Men is an early 3DS title. This AR-based RPG involves collecting the titular Denpa Men (radio wave beings) from the real world and battling them in dungeons.

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While not a household name like Mario or Zelda, The Denpa Men franchise has a history on Nintendo platforms. Developer Genius Sonority previously released the original New Denpa Men on mobile before its Switch remaster. This upcoming release is, therefore, a mobile re-release of a Switch remaster of a mobile game.

Interestingly, the original New Denpa Men was Japan-only. The Switch version saw a global release, raising hopes for a worldwide launch of this new mobile iteration.

Speaking of Nintendo, our top 25 best Nintendo Switch RPGs list is constantly updated. With the Switch 2 on the horizon, its future alongside mobile in our coverage remains to be seen. Stay tuned!