Gaming fans and 90s kids, rejoice! A beloved retro game compilation that has lived in gaming history for nearly a decade may finally be making its way to Nintendo’s current systems — the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Thanks to a fresh ESRB rating and new publishing listing, it seems The Disney Afternoon Collection will officially be playable on both systems — bringing classic Disney adventures back into our hands once more.
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The Disney Afternoon: Collection Is Coming to Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2
Disney Afternoon Collection retro game compilation rated for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing beloved classic titles to new consoles.
What Is The Disney Afternoon Collection?
Originally released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, The Disney Afternoon Collection is a compilation of six classic NES games based on the iconic Disney Afternoon animated series.
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These upgraded versions feature:
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Improved visuals
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Retro-style filtering options
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Gameplay enhancements like “Rewind,” Boss Rush, and Time Attack modes
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A Museum section with concept art, music, and nostalgic extras (on prior versions)
Beloved Games Included
The collection brings all six classic titles together in one bundle:
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Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers
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Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2
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DuckTales
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DuckTales 2
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Darkwing Duck
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TaleSpin
Each game lets you relive adventurous moments — whether you’re treasure-hunting with Scrooge McDuck or taking down Fat Cat with Chip & Dale.
Release Details & Publisher
So far, The Disney Afternoon Collection has been rated by the ESRB for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 — a strong indicator that a release is coming soon — but no official launch date has been announced yet.
Interestingly, this upcoming version lists Atari (parent company of Digital Eclipse, the collection’s developer) as the publisher — a change from the original Capcom publishing from 2017.
Why This Is Exciting for Gamers
For Nintendo fans who grew up with these characters and games on the NES, this marks a long-awaited chance to finally play them on Nintendo hardware. Many Nintendo Switch owners were surprised that the original 2017 release skipped their platform, despite the games’ origins on a Nintendo console.
Whether you’re a nostalgic gamer or introducing these classics to a new generation, this collection is shaping up to be a fun throwback that still feels fresh — especially with quality-of-life features like rewind and online leaderboards.
*Source: Video Games Chronicle (VGC)
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