Monster Jam Showdown Switch is the official off-road arcade racer from Milestone, the Italian studio that publishes and develops the game, putting you behind the wheel of real Monster Jam trucks in stadium events and open wilderness tracks. This is the European PAL edition with a PEGI box and the game on a Nintendo Switch cartridge; the game was released on 29/08/2024 and supports TV, tabletop and handheld play.
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Real Monster Jam Trucks in Monster Jam Showdown Switch
The garage mixes three kinds of machines: trucks from the current Monster Jam fleet, historic trucks from the series’ past and fictional trucks inspired by the Monster Jam toy line. Milestone says there are dozens of trucks to unlock and more than 140 liveries to collect, so progress always gives you something new to drive.
Racing uses boost, crashes and environmental damage, and the official site notes that smashing through scenery can feed your power. A dual-steering control option lets you steer the front and rear wheels separately, which is how real monster trucks pull off tight turns.
Freestyle Tricks and Leaderboards
Racing is only half of Monster Jam. In freestyle you chain wheelies, donuts, big air, flips and stunts to build a score, and leaderboards show how your best runs compare with other players. Modes such as Best Trick and Extreme Freestyle are built entirely around this side of the sport.
Showdown Tour Career Mode
The main single-player path is the Showdown Tour, a non-linear career that moves between stadiums and off-road courses. Beating events and bosses unlocks new trucks, liveries and perks, and because the route is not a straight line you can choose which events to attack first.
Wilderness Racing in Monster Jam Showdown Switch
Outside the stadium, the game sends trucks into three large natural settings: the forests of Colorado, the desert of Death Valley and the ice of Alaska. Milestone lists sandstorms, thunderstorms and blizzards as weather conditions that change how a track drives, so the same route can feel very different from one race to the next.
Game Modes and Multiplayer
The official site lists ten modes: Head-to-Head, Freestyle, Treasure Hunting, Circuit Racing, Best Trick, Survivor, Horde, Figure 8 Racing, Extreme Head-to-Head and Extreme Freestyle. Nintendo’s European page lists 1 to 2 players on a single system in split screen and 1 to 6 players online.
Online play requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership and an internet connection. Nintendo also lists the game as supported on Nintendo Switch 2, with behaviour consistent with Nintendo Switch, so this cartridge can be used on either console.
Who This Is Not For
Simulation racing fans: this is an arcade racer with boost and stunts, not a realistic driving sim. Large local groups: split screen on one Switch is limited to 2 players; up to 6 players is online only and needs Nintendo Switch Online. Buyers who want every truck in the box: Nintendo’s European page notes in-game purchases, and extra truck packs and a season pass are sold separately as downloadable content. It is rated PEGI 3, so the content suits all ages.
Buying Monster Jam Showdown Switch from Totot
Orders are delivered to every emirate in no more than 3 business days, and shipping is free when the basket totals AED 300 or more. A defective cartridge or a wrong item can be sent back within 14 days, while any damage from shipping needs to be reported within 48 hours. You can settle the order in cash at the door or split it with Tabby or Tamara.
Browse more Nintendo Switch Games at Totot, or see the official Milestone page for this game.
Technical Specifications
- Title: Monster Jam Showdown
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Switch 2 supported per Nintendo)
- Edition / region: Physical cartridge, European PAL edition (PEGI)
- Publisher: Milestone
- Developer: Milestone S.r.l.
- Genre: Off-road arcade racing
- Players: 1-2 on one system (split screen), 1-6 online
- Modes: 10 modes including Showdown Tour career, Freestyle, Horde and Figure 8 Racing
- Environments: Colorado, Death Valley, Alaska plus stadiums
- Age rating: PEGI 3 (in-game purchases)
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese (per Nintendo)
- Release date: 29/08/2024
- Play modes: TV, tabletop, handheld
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ
Does Monster Jam Showdown Switch have split screen?
Yes. Nintendo lists 1 to 2 players on one system in split screen.
How many players can race online?
6. Nintendo lists 1 to 6 players online, with a Nintendo Switch Online membership required.
Does Monster Jam Showdown Switch work on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Nintendo lists it as supported on Nintendo Switch 2, with behaviour consistent with Nintendo Switch.
How many game modes are there?
10, according to Milestone’s official site, from Head-to-Head and Freestyle to Horde and Figure 8 Racing.
Is there a career mode?
Yes. The Showdown Tour is a non-linear career across stadiums and wilderness courses that unlocks trucks, liveries and perks.
Is this a cartridge or a download code?
No code: this European edition contains the game on a Nintendo Switch cartridge.
No products in the cart.
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