Guide Nintendo Switch 2: All Confirmed Games & Release Dates
Every confirmed Switch 2 game
Guide 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games To Look Forward To In 2026
The very best Switch 1 & 2 games coming soon
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Walkthrough + Star-Crossed World Guide
Updated with Star-Crossed World on Switch 2
Guide The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
The best Switch 2 games to play right now
So that puts it at an M, right?
Nintendo Switch 2 News
TodayWed, 25th Feb 2026
News Donkey Kong Bananza On Switch 2 Has Been Updated To Version 3.2.0
Just don't expect much!
Nintendo has already released an update for the Switch 2 exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza this year, and it has now rolled out another one. So, if you like staying on top of your game updates, consider this a PSA and get downloading! This latest update follows on from Version 3.1.0 (which added Polish as a supported language)...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tangle & Whisper DLC Pack Launches For Free This Week
The IDW duo is here
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds continues to release regular character updates, and following the release of the Monkey Ball character AiAi earlier this month, the next free DLC character pack is out this week. This particular update contains the IDW comic book duo Tangle & Whisper. They'll also be joined by their very own festival:...
YesterdayTue, 24th Feb 2026
Watch Nintendo Treehouse February 2026 - Live!
80 minutes of Mario Wonder and Pokopia
You might think that we've already seen all there is to see about upcoming Switch 2 titles Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park and Pokémon Pokopia, but you'd be mistaken. Here to show even more in the gameplay department for both games is a brand new Nintendo...
News Fallout 4 Switch 2 Launch Trailer Gives Us A Better Glimpse At The Wasteland
Derelict in the best way
Bethesda has released a new launch trailer for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on Switch 2, celebrating the release of what might be the ultimate version of the post-apocalyptic RPG. It gives us a proper good look at some of the characters and locations you'll see on your journey through The Wasteland, and while the recent...
News TMNT: Splintered Fate's New DLC Adds Another Fighter To The Roguelike Action
Alo there
Super Evil Megacorp has continued to support its Hades-inspired roguelike, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, ever since it first arrived on Switch back in 2024. We've already seen new fighters and game modes get in on the action since launch, and today, the team has revealed that it has even more in store for 2026. Splintered...
News Resident Evil Requiem 'Creator's Voice' Video Dives Into The Switch 2 Release
"I feel like GameChat was made just for Resident Evil'
Nintendo has released a new Creator's Voice video, this time focused on Koshi Nakanishi, the director of Resident Evil Requiem. With the game launching later this week on 27th February 2026, the video focuses on providing an introduction to the story along with the wider franchise itself. It...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition And Upgrade Delayed Again
No lollipop for you
In some other game delay news this week, Dragami Games has announced Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition (and its upgrade pack) will no longer arrive on 26th March 2026. In a post on social media, the team has revealed how "significant updates" for both the Switch 2 and Swit
News Switch 2 Noir-Fueled Detective FPS 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Has Been Slightly Delayed
April is the new March
The noir-style cartoon detective FPS Mouse: P.I. for Hire was scheduled to arrive on Switch 2 next month, but it seems there's been a slight delay. Instead of its 19th March 2026 release, this title will launch for Nintendo's new hybrid system (and other platforms) on 16th April 2026. In a new notice on social media, Fumi...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Team Consistently Aiming For 30fps On Switch 2 "Wherever Possible"
It's a more "challenging production process"
Earlier this month, Square Enix confirmed it would be bringing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to the Switch 2 in June 2026. Compared to the first entry, part two is a significantly larger game with small but intricately detailed open-world zones. Despite this, the target goal apparently remains the same,...
Monday23rd Feb 2026
News Fans Are Asking Nintendo To Refund Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 Upgrade
Potential upscaling issues are being called out
Colour us surprised, and delighted, when Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition dropped last week. Silky smooth 60fps with updated textures and resolutions? Count us in. And while, initially, we were in awe of how Mira looked on the newest Nintendo console, as time has...
Mini Review Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (Switch 2) - A Solid First-Person Follow Up
Lady D-ecent
With Resident Evil Village, Capcom wisely leaned into the success of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, presenting a direct sequel that continues the story of protagonist Ethan Winters. This time, he winds up in a rural village overlooked by a vast, elegant castle as he strives to locate his kidnapped daughter, Rose. It’s no secret that...
Go tell Aunt Rhody
Just in case you need yet another reminder of how old you’re getting, Capcom first revealed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard all the way back in June 2016 – almost a decade ago. Following its release in 2017 and a rather unsavoury cloud port on the Switch in 2021, Nintendo fans can finally experience Capcom’s soft reboot on Switch...
News Resident Evil Requiem Leakers Deserve "A Thousand Deaths", Says Hideki Kamiya
Bit extreme, don't you think?
Resident Evil Requiem has, unfortunately, leaked ahead of its release later this week on 27th February 2026. Capcom itself has already posted a message on social media urging fans to refrain from sharing any potential spoilers, but now game developer Hideki Kamiya has also offered his own two cents
News Nintendo Treehouse Returns This Week With A Pair Of Gameplay Showcases
Mario Wonder and Pokopia return
Another week, another Nintendo surprise. Okay, perhaps this one isn't quite as big as those in recent memory, but Nintendo has announced that it's bringing back its Treehouse showcase this week with gameplay presentations for the catchily-titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel...
UK Charts Mario Tennis Fever Gets Lobbed By Old Favourites
Serve and turf
Our latest look at the UK charts has arrived, and Nintendo's latest has taken a bit of a tumble since its silver-medal debut last week. Yes, Mario Tennis Fever now finds itself down in seventh after two weeks on the market, overtaken by the likes of EA SPORTS FC 26, Mario Kart World, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Minecraft — come on,...
Sunday22nd Feb 2026
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Link Statue Officially Revealed, Here's A Look
Pre-orders open next week
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda series celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and it appears First 4 Figures will be joining in on the fun. In a new announcement this week, the statue maker has given its followers on social media and YouTube a "sneak peek" of a new Tears of the Kingdom - Link statue. If it looks familiar,...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Places Second In January 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
It also made the "Top 10 Best-Selling Games" of last month
It's a new year, and following new releases in January 2026, Circana's Mat Piscatella has now shared chart data for the "Top 10 Best-Selling Premium Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month. As you can see, Square Enix's latest Switch 2 release Final Fantasy VII Remake...
Video Capcom Releases New Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Trailer
Alongside a 13-minute dev walkthrough
Capcom is gearing up for the release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on the Switch 2 next month, and today, it has released a brand new trailer. It's officially titled "Go Forth" and gives hunters another look at what's on the way when the game arrives on 13th March 2026. "There’s something...
Saturday21st Feb 2026
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st February)
X-tra work
Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! What a week, eh? Clearly not content with just the one surprise announcement this week, Nintendo delivered two almighty news drops to our door. First, we got an out-of-the-blue shadow drop for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (which looks
"Our legal department will continue to issue takedowns"
We're fast approaching the release of Resident Evil Requiem on the Switch 2, and ahead of what might just be one of the most-anticipated games of 2026, Capcom has issued a special notice to the "Resident Evil community" about spoilers and leaks. In a message on social media, it asks fans to...
Friday20th Feb 2026
News DOOM's Compatibility Issue On Switch 2 Has Been Resolved
Bethesda confirms
[Wed 28th Jan, 2026 03:45 GMT]: Since the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo and developers have been working to make as many Switch games as possible compatible with the new system. One of the many titles that has experienced issues on this hybrid device is Bethesda's DOOM reboot, which launched in 2016 and eventually made its way...
Review Virtual Boy For Switch 1 & 2 - Is It Really Worth Revisting Nintendo's Greatest Folly?
Virtual insanity?
Only Nintendo could get its fans excited about a re-release of one of its most dramatic commercial flops, and, as somebody who is old and grey enough to recall the disaster that was the Virtual Boy the first time around, I find it endlessly amusing that its resurrection as a Switch accessory has caused such interest. But then...
ICYMI Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch Icons Have Returned
Don't miss them!
Nintendo has this week surprised Xenoblade fans with a Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. There is also a paid upgrade for existing owners. To celebrate the Switch 2 version, Nintendo has also revived the game's themed icons for Switch Online members. Yes, in case you missed it, there are four waves...
News Pokémon Unite Is Adding The Original Legendary Bird Trio As Playable Pokémon
Celebrating 30 years of Pokémon
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the annual celebration Pokémon Day, the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has revealed the next trio of playable Pokémon coming to the competitive multiplayer game. It's the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, which featured in the original Pokédex. Zapdos...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Third Major Free Update Kicks Off This Month
Here's the official trailer
Level-5 has been updating Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road on a regular basis since it arrived on the Switch and Switch 2 last November, and it's now announced the game's third major (and free) update. It's officially titled 'Orion & Lumen DLC' and will be launching next week on 25th February 2026. Here's the announcement,...
Thursday19th Feb 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Sped Through Development Thanks To Some Good Old Collaboration
Omega Force used Helping Hand!
We weren't the only ones to draw the Dragon Quest Builders link when Pokopia was first unveiled last year, and it was with good reason. As it turns out, we have Builders dev Omega Force to thank for the game's speedy development time. That is according to Pokopia producer Kanako Murata, who, in a new interview with...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade, Out Now
60fps and 4K for a small fee
Hey, who's enjoying their Thursday? And who's looking forward to playing Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition later today? Yep, you read that correctly — Nintendo has just dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, which landed on Switch in...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.1 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Bug Fixes & Adjustments
Here are the full details
Following the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Switch 2 Edition last month, Nintendo has now released its second update for the title this year. It addresses multiple issues and makes some adjustments on both the Switch and Switch 2. There are also some updates specific to the Switch 2 version of the game. This...
Hands On Xenoblade Chronicles X & Mira Are Even More Magnificent On Switch 2
Update: Now with additional handheld impressions
Sometimes, I don't realise how much I'm missing out on something until it's right in front of me. That's not to say I never wanted or expected a 60fps upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition — it was apparently right there in the code, after all — but I've already put the time in...
Video Skyrim Switch 2 Update 1.2 - Side-By-Side Comparison (Visual Vs Performance Mode)
You can download this new update now
Bethesda has surprised Skyrim fans on the Switch 2 this week with a new update, which adds a "60Hz mode" and allows players to prioritise either the game's visuals or performance. The frame rate has also been locked to 30Hz in the visual mode, and the patch improves other aspects, such as the FPS performance...
News Stardew Valley's New Update For Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now Live
This "bug fix patch" is available now in America
At the end of last year, the popular farming and lifestyle sim Stardew Valley got released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US. The creator ConcernedApe has now rolled out the first major update for the title in 2026. It's a bug fix patch addressing multiple issues, including some improvements to...
Video Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Shines On Switch 2 In This Side-By-Side Comparison
Mira, Mira, on the wall
Well this is a nice surprise! Nintendo popped up out of the blue today to announce Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The real treat? It's available right now. Yes, you can now head over to the eShop and pick up the latest addition to the 'Switch 2 Edition' roster for £54.99 / $64.99 (or...
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...
News New Fantasy Life i Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bye, bugs
Level-5 has been maintaining the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time support at a decent cadence ever since launch last year, and today, it has released yet another new update. The ver. 2.1.2 patch is now live on Switch and Switch 2. This one doesn't come with any added content, as we have seen from previous updates, but the dev has...
Japanese Charts Yakuza Kiwami 3 Brings The Fight To Mario Tennis
It's-a (Kiwa)Mi
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu, and it has been quite the week for Kiryu and co. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties has punched its way to the top of the pile on PS5, shifting 58,171 copies in its debut week. The PS4 and Switch 2 versions grab fifth and sixth places, too, giving the game almost 94,000 units to its name...
Rumour A Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Port Is Coming, A Fresh Datamine Suggests
We are hunters
Rumours that Monster Hunter Wilds is Switch 2-bound have been circling like an aggroed Rathalos for a while now, and datamining late last year suggested a Nintendo version of the 2025 game isn't far off, with more recent efforts uncovering evidence of docked and handheld mode performance presets.
News EA Sports FC Revealed To Use AI For Some Commentator Voiceover
With permission - "it's always a collaboration"
Match of the Day commentator Guy Mowbray has been a staple voice in various football (soccer) games over the years. Having worked on the iconic BBC show for over 20 years, he's become one of the defining voices of the sport for a thousands. But commentating real football game on live TV is very...
Wednesday18th Feb 2026
General fixes, additional language support and more
Nintendo is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Zelda series in 2026, and this week it has released new updates for Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild for Switch and Switch 2. These updates aren't major ones, but they do include some general fixes for both titles and there's
News Ori Dev Shows 'No Rest For The Wicked' Running On Switch 2
Update: A first look following reports of a Switch 2 release
Nintendo formally announced the Switch 2 last week and while some developers appear to have already locked in their support, other studios are still gauging whether or not to release certain titles on the Switch's successor. One of these developers happens to be Moon Studios, with the CEO...
News Bethesda Releases Skyrim Update 1.2 For Switch 2, Includes "60Hz Mode" And Much More
Now might be a good time to revisit Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition didn't exactly launch in the best state when it arrived on the Switch 2 at the end of last year, but Bethesda is now rolling out patches for the title to improve the overalle experience. This week sees the arrival of Update 1.2 for the Switch 2 version of the...
News Missed Potential Or A Campy Classic? Switch 2 Exclusive 'Tokyo Scramble' Hasn't Been A Hit
A dino crisis
Cast your minds back to the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase earlier this month. One of the most surprising games featured during the presentation was Tokyo Scramble, a stealth-horror hybrid where you have to escape from dinosaur-esque creatures. And you can do so alone or with the help of friends via GameChat and GameShare. Not only...
PSA Subnautica And Subnautica: Below Zero Switch 2 Upgrades Now Available
Dive in today
[Tue 10th Feb, 2026 18:30 GMT]: Unknown Worlds Entertainment is bringing both critically-acclaimed underwater horror games Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero to Switch 2 next week, according to Nintendo Everything and Nintenduo. On 17th February 2026
News This Switch 2 Grip Might Be The Ultimate Way To Play GameCube Games In Handheld
Get a grip
Nintendo launched its dedicated GameCube NSO pad alongside the Switch 2 last year, undoubtedly providing the best experience for docked play. However, much like the N64 pad before it, the controller doesn't do much to help with handheld play, where the Joy-Con 2 button layouts simply can't capture the feel of the original hardware. Enter...
News Hamster's Next 'Console Archives' Game Is Coming Later This Week
Dezaemon breaks free from the Famicom
Hamster has revealed the next game in its Console Archives line-up, and it's coming out tomorrow, 19th February 2026 (thanks Gematsu!). The next game coming to the Switch 2's eShop is Dezaemon, Ath
News Heartwarming 2025 Gem 'Goodnight Universe' Finally Gets Switch 2 Camera Support
Blink and you'll miss it
We really liked Goodnight Universe, Nice Dream's follow-up to GoodbyeWorld's award-winning Before Your Eyes. But for the Switch 2 version, there was one big thing absent that players on Steam had — camera support. Eye-tracking and facial recognition is a big part of the game, but with the feature missing at launch on the...
Tuesday17th Feb 2026
The bomb
One of the most pleasant surprises of this month’s Partner Direct was the reveal and shadow drop of the Super Bomberman Collection, a compilation of some of the eponymous hero’s earliest games with some extra goodies thrown in. Though it’s ultimately little more than the sum of its parts, Super Bomberman Collection does a great job of...
News Mewgenics Console Release Is In The Works, And Switch 2 Is "The Frontrunner"
Binding of Isaac co-creator's long-awaited game is a hit on Steam
14 years after it was first revealed (yes, 14 years), The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy co-creator Edmund McMillen finally launched Mewgenics last week. This turn-based tactical roguelike where you breed cats has been a huge hit on Steam, selling over 500,000 copies [edit: now...
UK Charts Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Decent Debut
But it's not enough to take the trophy
We are back with an updated look at the UK physical gaming charts, and once again, there are a few newcomers sprinkled into the mix this week! The biggest news for us Switch fans is Mario Tennis Fever, which has put up a strong performance in its debut week and finds itself in second — just one place behind...
Jump in!
We briefly mentioned this one in yesterday's release date reveal for the Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji expansion, but the game's latest title update arrives on Switch 2 today, so we've got a new list of patch notes to share. The ver. 1.1.8 patch will drop later on today, weighing in at 2.91 GB on Switch 2. Fortunately, it looks...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mario Tennis Fever?
15, LOVE
It has felt like a long old wait since Mario's last sports outing, but last week, Mario Tennis Fever finally arrived on the Switch 2 court. It's tennis, again, but with a Fever Racket gimmick that gives the whole thing a fun party twist. With a 38-character roster — the biggest in series history to date, no less — and 30 different...
