Yo-kai Watch 3 coming to 3DS in North America on February 8, 2019

Fans of the Yo-Kai Watch games for the Nintendo 3DS will be pleased to find out that Yo-Kai Watch 3 will be coming to North America on February 8, 2019 exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. The game is said to feature new locales, new characters, and a new battle system.

In addition, Nintendo also released today a free “Moon Rabbit Crew” update for both Yo-Kai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corps and Yo-Kai Watch Blasters: White Dog Squad. The new update adds more missions, areas to explore, and Big Bosses to befriend. Fans who link their save data from either game will also be able to get a special in-game bonuses.

Here’s an overview of Yo-Kai Watch Blasters:

Take down enemy Yo-kai and Big Bosses using skills and Soultimate Moves with up to 3 other friends*. As you tackle missions, befriend new Yo-kai to amplify your team’s awesomeness.

Train with Sgt. Burly to become the strongest Blasters team there is! As you complete missions, gather Oni Orbs and items to level up or forge equipment to power up your team. Some missions, bosses, and Yo-kai are exclusive to each version. Trade Yo-kai between versions to collect them all! You can befriend all friend Yo-kai from all versions of the YO-KAI WATCH 2 game, boss Yo-kai, plus the all-new Usapyon, Blizzie, and more. Link save data with a version of YO-KAI WATCH 2 to befriend special Yo-kai. Uncover new sides to the story as well as new Yo-kai, bosses, and missions with a post-launch software update!

• Team up for action-packed local and online** multiplayer for up to 4 players*
• Strategize with different battle roles: Attacker, Healer, Ranger, and Tank Yo-kai
• Embark on a journey with more than 400 new and returning Yo-kai to discover and befriend
• Complete missions for items and Oni Orbs to forge equipment and level up
• Experience different Yo-kai, missions, and bosses depending on the version you play
• Get one of three special Yo-kai by linking data with a version of the YO-KAI WATCH 2 games: Befriend Jibanyan S with YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits, Komasan S with YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls, or Komajiro S with YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters.
• Unlock the two new Oni Crank-a-kai and Lucky Crank-a-kai for even more chances to get hard-to-find Yo-kai or items. QR Code® patterns and Passwords will offer you in-game coins that you can use on the Crank-a-kai.

For those with a Nintendo Switch, a new Yo-Kai game will be released later this year in Japan, with no announcement whatsoever if it will arrive in North America at some point.

Check out the short trailer for below: