Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce the release of a free update for the Nintendo Switch™ title, Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, today.

This update contains new missions featuring fish from 11 collaborating real-life aquariums, as well as a new Phantom Stage, showcasing the popular White Armored Orca from the arcade version of the title.

A “Cobalt Blue Edition” of the Rod Controller will also be released on 14 August 2023 to make players’ fishing experience more immersive than ever.

Missions featuring the aquarium collaborations will be added within Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, showcasing famous fish from each aquarium, and you can also read the introductions of the fishes from the staff members of each aquarium.

Catching each new fish will also allow players to acquire outfits for their avatars, which spot designs based on each aquarium. Catch them all to unlock a new Aquarium Stage!

The Phantom Stage, called the Seabed Temple, will be added to the game, where players can attempt to catch the Phantom Class creature, the White Armored Orca, which is already popular among users of the arcade version of the title.

Save up your Medals and get ready to meet the mighty White Armored Orca!

A new “Cobalt Blue Edition” of the Rod Controller for Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, representing the beautiful ocean depths, will be released on 14 August 2023.

This is an adaptation of the Rod Controller installed in the Ace Angler fishing experience arcade medal game, developed for home console use on the Nintendo Switch™. The Rod Controller works by attaching the reel gadget to the Joy-Con™, allowing players to cast it and reel in fish like an actual fishing rod.

In addition to the already popular Red Rod Controller, this new “Cobalt Blue Edition” will offer users a new way to enjoy Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits!

For more information on the Rod Controller, please visit: https://toy.bandai.co.jp/series/saocon/*

*This site is provided in Japanese. *An internet connection is required to download bonus items. *Bonus content and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. *This product is only for use with the Nintendo Switch™ title, Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, which is sold separately. This product does not contain any software. *Please see the product’s official website for details. New Summer Trailer Unveiled

Today also marks the release of a new summer-themed trailer containing details of the latest update for Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits.

It contains gameplay footage of the new aquarium collaboration fish being caught, as well as the White Armored Orca wreaking havoc in the Seabed Temple, so please check them out!

Ace Angler is a popular fishing simulation game available in arcades all over the globe, where players are to use their rod controllers to catch the fish swimming on the giant monitor in front of them. The game features a wide array of fish species, including adorable clownfish, box fish, mighty anglerfish, great white sharks, and giant squid. 

The game also allows players to spend Medals to choose a rod. Players can win more Medals by catching fish – the bigger the catch, the more Medals they would be able to win. Its simple and elegant game design, together with its accessible and intuitive controls, have made it a smash arcade hit for 10 years since its launch. 

Apart from being able to play the famous Ace Angler arcade game in the comfort of your homes in Medal Mode, the title also includes a wide array of other fun features. Follow the quest to clean the world’s oceans for a sustainable future in Story Mode, play aquatic-themed medal pusher games, enjoy multiplayer games like Gator Panic and Goldfish Scooping in Party Mode, and even wage online battles for the first time in the series!  The goal is to complete an aquarium with over 250 species of fish using medals collected from each game.  What is Ace Angler Fishing Spirits M?

Ace Angler Fishing Spirits M is a new app that allows users to experience the thrills of Ace Angler, a game long popular in both the arcades and on Nintendo Switch™, on their smartphones for free. A variety of fun ways to play await – catch as many fish as you can to complete the encyclopedia or compare your online ranking against players from around the world.

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