Bandai Namco News Articles
YesterdayFri, 5th Jun 2026
News New Elden Ring Footage Seemingly Showcases Switch 2 Performance, And It Looks Good
Nothing tarnished about this
We've gone a whole year with hardly a peep from Bandai Namco and FromSoftware about Switch 2's Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, and then just like that, on a random Thursday, we get a release date and some new footage. What a treat! We now know Elden Ring will be dodge rolling onto the Nintendo hybrid on 28th August, and...
Thursday4th Jun 2026
News Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Will Finally Rise On Switch 2 This August
'Erd(tree) it through the grape vine
After over a year of waiting (and one delay), Bandai Namco has finally given us a release date for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2: 28th August 2026. "Your journey to the Erdtree begins here. Rise, Tarnished," the accompanying caption reads on the announcement's social posts, and rise we shall. For...
Wednesday27th May 2026
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Releasing Multiple Character Packs On Switch 1 & 2 This Week
Update: Releasing alongside a new game update
[Tue 26th May, 2026 03:25 BST]: Although Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO got a release on the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Saiyans on the hybrid platform have had to wait on some paid DLC. In an update, it seems the launch date for the Daima Character Packs 1 & 2 and Shallot Character Pack have now been...
Monday18th May 2026
News Namco's Caught The Suika Game Fever In This Upcoming Puzzler
Can you dig (dug) it?
Suika Game took the world by storm when it first launched back in 2021. The simple gameplay loop of matching pieces of fruit to make bigger fruits has spawned a fair few clones in the years since, and now, Namco's getting in on the hype. Developer BeXide has announced that it is teaming up with Bandai Namco on Namco Legendary...
Wednesday13th May 2026
News Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Reveals August 2026 Kick-Off For Switch
"This is world-class football"
Ahead of the World Cup next month, Bandai Namco has shared an update on Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters. According to the Japanese version of the new story trailer, the title will be released for the Switch in this location on 27th August 2026. Alongside the launch date, Bandai Namco has also revealed details...
Saturday2nd May 2026
News Pac-Man Is Getting A New Animated Short Series, Here's The Official Teaser Trailer
Get ready for an a-mazing adventure!
If May wasn't already busy enough, Bandai Namco is currently celebrating "PAC-MAY" - a month-long birthday celebration of the iconic video game character Pac-Man. The fun has kicked off this week with the first teaser trailer video of the "Pac-Man: Snack Breaks" animated short series, created in partnership with...
Thursday30th Apr 2026
News Tales Of Eternia Remastered Switch Rating Surfaces Online
Bandai Namco isn't slowing down
It looks like the PEGI ratings board may have revealed the return of Tales of Eternia ahead of schedule. A new rating has temporarily appeared on the classification website for "Tales of Eternia Remastered" on the Nintendo Switch. The publisher is listed as Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, and attached to the...
Sunday26th Apr 2026
News Bandai Namco Reveals Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Performance And Resolution
Here's how it compares to the Switch 2 version
Digimon Story Time Stranger is on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this July and Bandai Namco has now updated the official game site with the Switch specifications. As previously confirmed, the Switch 2 version of the title will offer "quality" and "performance" modes. Here's how the Switch version compares...
Wednesday22nd Apr 2026
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Update 1.50 Now Available For Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Goku (SS4, Daima) is out today
Bandai Namco last week confirmed it would be adding Goku (SS4, Daima) to the Dragon Ball FighterZ roster as a paid DLC character on 22nd April 2026. Alongside this character is a new game update, bumping the title upto Version 1.50. It includes multiple balance adjustments tied to the system mechanics and characters...
Monday20th Apr 2026
News Dang, We Got An Elden Ring Movie Release Date Before The Switch 2 Port
Tarnishing cinemas in 2028
Bandai Namco has announced that the A24 movie adaptation Elden Ring will release on 3rd March 2028. It will also be filmed for IMAX, so expect some sweeping landscape shots to feature throughout. This means that, yes, we've received a firm release date for the Alex Garland-directed movie before the upcoming Switch 2 port...
Sunday19th Apr 2026
News Bandai Namco Officially Reveals What's Next For The Dragon Ball Xenoverse Series
Including DLC and a brand new game
At Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 this week, Bandai Namco shared two announcements tied to the future of its Dragon Ball Xenoverse series. Firstly, "the last DLC" for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - officially titled Future Saga Chapter 4 - will launch in Summer 2026. And after rumours and
News Surprise! Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Adding Another Fighter To The Roster In 2026
Update: Goku (SS4, Daima) arrives next week
[Sat 11th Oct, 2025 13:55 BST] At the end of the Dragon Ball FighterZ finals at EVO France, Bandai Namco shared some exciting news. The highlight was the teaser announcement of a new warrior. It's Super Saiyan 4 Goku (Daima), and he's arriving at some point in Spring 2026. Along with this was the...
Thursday9th Apr 2026
News Looks Like 'Elden Ring' Will Be A Pricey Game-Key Card Release On Switch 2
Pre-orders have popped up on Amazon
We know Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is supposedly riding onto Switch 2 sometime in 2026, but not exactly when; nonetheless, pre-orders have opened up on Amazon in the US, giving us an idea of just how much it'll cost to visit The Lands Between on the newest Nintendo console. Spotted by u/mason2393 on...
Thursday2nd Apr 2026
News Little Nightmares II Is Getting An 'Enhanced Edition' On Switch 2
2 Little, 2 Nightmarish
Following on from the release of both Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition and Little Nightmares III in 2025, the series is back once again with Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition for the Switch 2. Launching on 29th May 2026, the release will boast improved resolution and visual effects, taking full advantage of the...
Sunday22nd Mar 2026
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Getting Major DLC In 2027
The game launches on Switch 1 & 2 this July
During Digimon Con 2026 this weekend, Bandai Namco announced it would be releasing a new large-scale expansion DLC for Digimon Story Time Stranger. It's scheduled to arrive at some point in 2027, but no details have been revealed just yet. Here's the official announcement from the Digimon Game social...
Wednesday4th Mar 2026
News Bandai Namco Teases "New RPG" Reveal, Taking Place This Week
Update: A new Sword Art Online game 'Echoes of Aincrad'
If you love role-playing games, you might want to tune into Bandai Namco's "new RPG reveal", taking place this week. This special event will air on 5th March or 6th March, depending on your location. The brief teaser trailer shows what appears to be a fantasy world, and towards the end of the...
Wednesday25th Feb 2026
News Bandai Namco Might Have Accidentally Revealed Its New Dragon Ball Game
You guessed it...
Last month, Bandai Namco announced a new Dragon Ball project titled "Age 1000" which is currently set to arrive in 2027. Fans already had multiple theories about what this new project might actually be, and in an update, it seems it's arguably the most obvious one! Bandai Namco's official Southeast Asia YouTube channel recently...
Thursday19th Feb 2026
News Bandai Namco Unleashes A New Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Update For Switch And Switch 2
And there's more on the way
Bandai Namco's fighting game Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO made its way across to the Switch and Switch 2 late last year, and this week, it receives a new update for these platforms. The Japanese company has outlined what to expect on its official website. This update includes multiple changes and adjustments to game modes...
Thursday12th Feb 2026
News Yes, Elden Ring & The Duskbloods Are Definitely Still Coming To Switch 2 In 2026
At least, according to Kadokawa's latest financial report
If everything goes to plan, FromSoftware is poised to have a big 2026 on the Nintendo Switch 2. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods were announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct in April 2025, but things have been pretty quiet for both games since. However, both titles have...
Sunday8th Feb 2026
News Tales Of Arise - Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Revealed
Here's what to expect
During the Partner Showcase this week, Bandai Namco announced Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition for the Switch 2. The game's official Japanese website has now shared some details about the performance and resolution. Players can expect a resolution of 1080p across both docked and handheld modes, with cutscenes running...
Friday6th Feb 2026
PSA Monster Hunter Stories 3 Switch 2 Trial Demo Now Available, Save Data Carries Over
Start your adventure today!
Capcom featured throughout the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and apart from updates on Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem, it also gave Monster Hunter fans another look at the upcoming Switch 2 release
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Version Includes Free Switch 2 Update
The Switch 2 physical is a Game-Key Card
If you're planning on getting Digimon Story Time Stranger for the original Switch, in case you missed it, there'll be an upgrade similar to what Bandai Namco offered with Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! ZERO. If you boot up the Switch version of the title on the Switch 2, you'll be able to download a free update...
Thursday5th Feb 2026
News Tales Of Arise Comes To Switch 2 In May, Includes Beyond The Dawn DLC
Arisen for a new console
The Tales of series is on a bit of a roll at the moment, and Switch 2 owners have something to celebrate, as Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition is coming to the console on 22nd May 2026. it's getting both a physical and digital release. For those not in the know, Tales of Arise is the most-recent entry in Bandai...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Makes The Leap To Switch 1 & 2 This July
Pre-orders open today!
The legend is true, Digimon fans! After shifting over one million copies since its launch last year, Digimon Story Time Stranger is heading to Switch and Switch 2 later this year on 10th July. This monster-taming RPG sees you transported eight years into the past to solve the mystery of your world's collapse. You'll be...
Sunday25th Jan 2026
News Bandai Namco Announces New Dragon Ball Game Project "AGE 1000"
"Major" DLC also revealed for Sparking! ZERO
The Dragon Ball series is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, and as part of a special 'Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri' event this week, Bandai Namco has shared some video game announcements. First up, there's "breaking news" regarding the latest game in the works. It's the official announcement of...
Friday16th Jan 2026
News The Marvellous 'Ace Combat 7' Has Sold 7 Million Copies In 7 Years
Lucky number 7
Bandai Namco has announced that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has now surpassed 7 million copies sold. Originally launched in January 2019, this coincidentally means that it's sold 7 million in 7 years – how remarkable! The game saw a release on the Switch in 2024, which boosted its sales quite nicely; in January last year, Bandai...
Thursday15th Jan 2026
News Sega Is Adding Playable Bandai Namco Game Gear Titles To Yakuza Kiwami 3
Three more retro offerings
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches for the Switch 2 next month, and in case you missed it, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will be adding a variety of retro games. Our colleagues at Push Square covered one of these reveals in December, and more recently, Sega lifted the lid on the inclusion of Game Gear titles. According...
Sunday11th Jan 2026
News Tales Of Berseria Remastered - Switch Performance And Resolution Detailed
Here's what you can expect
The 2016 action role-playing title Tales of Berseria is getting a remastered released on the Switch next month, and we've got some additional details to share about this version's performance and resolution. As we highlighted in the original announcement last November, the game will target 30fps. Some extra information...
Wednesday24th Dec 2025
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 "Special Selection" DLC Launches Next Month
Following the recent Switch 2 game upgrade
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 originally sailed onto the Switch in 2020 and last month got a Switch 2 Edition upgrade. Now, to bring in the new year, Bandai Namco has unveiled Character Pack 8 "Special Selection" is launching on 22nd January 2026. This paid pack contains the characters Eneru, Z and King...
Friday19th Dec 2025
News Patapon 1+2 Replay Teases New Game Mode, Coming Early Next Week
Pata! Pon! Pon!
We thought developers and publishers would be winding down right before the holidays, but Bandai Namco has dropped a little teaser for Patapon 1+2 Replay, the collection of the two classic PSP games, for some brand new content on 22nd December 2025. Ultimately, the teaser gives us nothing but a cute little animation, before capping...
