WayForward has today announced that Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse will be available on December 25 for the Wii U via eShop. The game was originally released for the 3DS on October 23 to critical acclaim. Priced at $19.99, the Wii U version of the game features the following:

• HD character portraits by Mega Man developer IntiCreates!

• Off-TV play

• Classic Controller Pro and Wii U Pro Controller support

• Unlockable Pirate-Mode

• Multiple endings

• Epic original soundtrack by Jake “Virt” Kaufman

Check out screenshots below: