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The Disney Afternoon Collection Returns – Updated Physical Edition Coming Exclusively to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on 29th May

Atari and Digital Eclipse Reunite Eight Disney-Themed NES and SNES Classics with Nintendo Consoles for the First Time in Over 30 Years

Get ready to travel back to the ‘90s with your favourite Disney toons! Atari and Digital Eclipse announced that The Disney Afternoon Collection will launch physically on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 29^th May. The updated collection, exclusive to Switch and Switch 2, adds two new titles, bringing a total of eight Disney-themed classic games to Nintendo consoles for the first time since their original NES and SNES releases in the 80s and 90s.

The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2 introduces two SNES classics – Bonkers and Goof Troop – returning for the first time since their debut, alongside timeless favourites, including DuckTales, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, and more.

Players can relive the magic of the Disney Afternoon cartoons with a suite of modern upgrades, including the ability to Rewind to correct mistakes and Save your progress anywhere. The collection also features a Gallery, a virtual museum curated by Digital Eclipse historians, featuring behind-the-scenes materials, archival content from the Disney vault, and a Music Player where fans can enjoy the original soundtracks from all eight games. The six NES games feature Time Attack and Boss Rush speed-running modes with online leaderboards.

The full lineup includes:

• Goof Troop (SNES): Team up with Goofy and Max in one of Shinji Mikami’s earliest titles, solving puzzles together to rescue friends from a pirate island.
• Bonkers (SNES): Navigate six wacky platforming levels in Toontown filled with Easter eggs for Disney fans.
• DuckTales & DuckTales 2 (NES): One of Capcom’s biggest hits, play as Scrooge McDuck with a cane that doubles as a weapon and a pogo stick. Explore multi-path levels packed with secrets, surprises and a memorable soundtrack. The sequel is just as fun!
• Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers & Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 (NES): In this early 8-bit co-op platformer starring loveable chipmunk detectives, players work together to navigate levels, collecting acorns, boxes and other items to throw at enemies.
• TaleSpin (NES): Fly through the skies as Baloo in his plane, The Seaduck, in this side-scrolling shooter. Use quick reflexes and ace piloting skills to dodge enemies and bosses.
• Darkwing Duck (NES): Fight crime as the winged terror himself, Darkwing Duck, and battle a variety of enemies with a gas gun.

Disney Afternoon Collection fans old and new can pre-order the physical editions via major retailers. The physical Switch and Switch 2 editions – featuring game cartridge, sticker sheets, postcards, milk caps and a reversible cover – will be available on 29th May.