Level-5 dropped a surprise announcement this week: Snack World: Reloaded is officially in development, and it's a full remake of Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold.
According to Level-5, the remake targets the Nintendo Switch 2 as its primary platform. No release date has been confirmed yet, but the announcement came alongside a first trailer that gives players a solid look at what's been rebuilt.
From 3DS to a full remake
The original Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold has a history worth understanding. The game first launched on Nintendo 3DS in 2017, but it was a Japan-only release at the time. Western players didn't get access until the Switch version arrived in 2020, which brought the dungeon-crawling RPG to a global audience for the first time. Snack World: Reloaded takes that foundation and rebuilds it from the ground up rather than just porting the existing version to newer hardware.
Here's the lowdown on what Level-5 says has changed: the visuals have been completely overhauled to give the world what the developer describes as a "beautifully crafted diorama" look. If the trailer is any indication, the art style leans hard into that toy-box aesthetic the series has always had, but with noticeably sharper detail and lighting that the 3DS and original Switch versions simply couldn't pull off.
Refined controls and a new protagonist mode
The visual upgrade isn't the only thing on the table. Level-5 confirmed that gameplay and controls have been refined, though the studio hasn't published a detailed breakdown of what that means mechanically. What most players will find interesting is the confirmed addition of a brand-new mode that puts you in the role of Chup, the protagonist from the Snack World anime series.
That's a meaningful addition. The original game centered on a customizable player character, so a dedicated story mode built around Chup represents genuinely new content rather than just a coat of paint. Level-5 hasn't said how long or substantial this mode will be, but its existence signals that Reloaded is aiming to offer something beyond what returning players already experienced.
What the original game was
For anyone coming in fresh, Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold is a dungeon-crawling RPG with a comedic tone and a weapon system built around collectible "Jaras," essentially randomized loot drops that keep runs feeling different each time. The humor skews younger, but the dungeon mechanics have enough depth to hold up for dedicated players. The Switch version added content over the original 3DS release, and Reloaded appears to be building on that Gold edition specifically.
info
Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold originally launched on Nintendo 3DS in Japan in 2017 before reaching worldwide audiences on Nintendo Switch in 2020. Reloaded is a remake, not a port.
Platforms and what comes next
Level-5 has confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 as the target platform for Snack World: Reloaded. The topic headline also references PS5 and PC as planned platforms, which would mark a significant expansion for the series that has previously lived exclusively on Nintendo hardware. No pricing or release window has been announced.
The key here is that Level-5 is clearly treating this as more than a quick cash-in on Switch 2 launch momentum. A rebuilt visual style, refined controls, and an entirely new story mode suggest the studio is putting real development resources behind it. Whether that translates to a strong launch window title or a later release in the Switch 2's lifecycle remains to be seen as more details surface.
For players who missed the original run or want a reason to revisit it, keep an eye on Level-5's upcoming announcements. You can also browse the latest gaming news and reviews for more coverage as the Snack World: Reloaded release picture becomes clearer. Make sure to check out more:
