Idea Factory International announces Dokapon Kingdom: Connect, set to release for Nintendo Switch this Spring

by Adam Vitale on 20 January, 2023

Idea Factory, Compile Heart, and Sting have announced that Dokapon Kingdom: Connect will release for Nintendo Switch on April 13 in Japan and later this Spring in North America and Europe.

Dokapon Kingdom is an RPG / board game hybrid that previously released for PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii in 2008. Connect is a remake featuring new online multiplayer.

An announcement trailer, details, and screenshot set can be found below, via Idea Factory International. The official website is here.

Who will be the NEXT KING OF DOKAPON?! We are excited to announce that the hybrid RPG board game, Dokapon Kingdom: Connect, will be arriving physically and digitally in North America and Europe for the Nintendo Switch this Spring.
Now, you and your frenemies from across the globe can play Dokapon Kingdom: Connect with the help of online play*!
*Nintendo Switch Online is required for online play. Local multiplayer is also available for up to 4 players on the same console.
Pre-order Information
Fans can wishlist Dokapon Kingdom: Connect today on the IFI Online Store today. Retailer preorders will be available at a later date.
Fans who plan on preordering Dokapon Kingdom: Connect on the IFI Online Store will receive an EXCLUSIVE IFI trading card!
About the Game
Everyone in Dokapon Kingdom loves money.
One day in this peaceful land, monsters suddenly appeared and began attacking nearby towns. The economy collapsed, and people were at their lowest. Taxes were no longer being paid, of course.
So that's when the King took action!
He decided to gather the bravest warriors to rescue these towns so he can get paid! In exchange, the one who collects the most shall be rewarded with the Princess' hand in marriage and the throne.
And thus, an adventure for money begins, where absolutely anything goes!
Key Features

RPG & Board Game Lovers Unite... AGAIN! – Originally released for the PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo Wii, the hybrid party board game is now back for the Nintendo Switch! The game is simple: spin the roulette and defeat whoever stands your way!

Connect With Your Best Frenemies Online – Holding a grudge never felt so good! Players can now duke it out against their friends via Nintendo Switch Online!

5 Game Modes & A Massive Game Board! – Plot your revenge and choose from 5 different game modes: Normal, Story, Shopping Race, Kill Race, and Town Race. With a kingdom spanning seven continents, who knows what shenanigans you'll get into!

Outwit Your Foes With 11 Possible Job Classes – Wanna slash your way through the Dokapon Kingdom? Choose the Warrior! Interested in conjuring flashy spells? Pick the Magician! Choose from 11 job classes and earn experience points to level up your character! Purchase or even steal items and use them to your advantage!