# Limited Edition Retro Games Cuphead Launches a New Limited Edition Version for Nintendo Switch By Kanesa D | Published 2023-05-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuphead-1 References: [gonintendo](https://gonintendo.com/contents/19841-new-limited-edition-of-cuphead-now-available-for-pre-order) & [cuphead.iam8bit](https://cuphead.iam8bit.com/en)  Cuphead, the run-and-gun action game, has received a new limited edition version that is available for pre-order on a dedicated website. The limited edition version includes extras for die-hard fans, including the Exclusive Ms. Chalice Fall Down Figure, the Delicious Last Course DLC Expansion, six Collectible Cuphead Funnies Cards, a Cuphead Club Membership Card, and exclusive interior art by [Studio MDHR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seeed-studio-reterminal-sticky). Cuphead features 30s-style graphics, visuals, and audio with an emphasis on boss battles. The retro game has gained over 12 million sales worldwide and has also earned its own [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellfire-club-game) series. The limited edition version will only be made for the [Nintendo Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stanley-parable) platform, and it will officially launch on June 20 at global retailers. Image Credit: Cuphead ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited Edition Gaming Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to create exclusive collectibles and merchandise for popular video game franchises. - **Retro Aesthetic in Video Games:** Potential for game developers to create games with 30s-style graphics, visuals, and audio, attracting gamers who appreciate vintage aesthetics. - **Platform-limited Game Releases:** Companies can create limited releases of their games for specific platforms, generating hype and excitement among fans of those platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies to create and sell exclusive collectibles and merchandise for popular video game franchises, including limited edition versions. - **Video Game Development:** Trend towards creating games with 30s-style graphics, visuals, and audio, attracting gamers who appreciate vintage aesthetics and providing an opportunity for game developers to tap into this market. - **Video Game Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to generate hype and excitement among fans of specific platforms by stocking limited edition releases of popular games, potentially increasing sales and customer loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuphead-hot-sauce.md) - [Expanded Digital Game Distributions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-run-games.md) - [Collectible Game Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tears-of-the-kingdom-collectors.md) - [Speed Completion Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-world-championships-nes-edition.md) - [Retro-Forward Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-6-the-triangle-stars.md) - [Re-Imagined Deluxe Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stanley-parable.md) - [Detective Game Physical Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frog-detective-the-entire-mystery.md) - [Paint-Splattered Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-oled-model-splatoon-3-edition.md) - [Comic Anniversary Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkd-hellboy.md)