Nintendo Switch 2 News (Page 10)
Friday27th Feb 2026
News Pokémon XD: Gale Of Darkness Comes To Switch 2 GameCube NSO In March
Shadowy
At last, we're getting another Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch Online! And it's the cult favourite RPG Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness on GameCube. Coming to the GameCube Nintendo Classics library — meaning it's exclusive to the Switch 2 — in March 2026, XD: Gale of Darkness is the second of two RPG-style spin-offs that released on the...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The First Official Artwork From Pokémon Winds & Waves
It comes in waves
Gen 10 is official! Earlier today at the end of the Pokémon Presents broadcast, The Pokémon Company finally lifted the lid on the next mainline entries in the monster-catching super-series: Pokémon Winds & Waves. Coming to Switch 2 sometime in "2027", we got our first look via a trailer, and the makers have rele
The "core visual identity" has been preserved
It's a huge week for the Resident Evil series with the arrival of the latest entry Resident Evil Requiem. For Switch 2 owners, this is one of the first major third-party releases to hit the platform alongside other versions, so how does it hold up? The talented team at Digital Foundry has now taken a...
News Resident Evil Requiem Day One Patch And amiibo Release Date Confirmed
The new amiibo launch later this year
Resident Evil Requiem is out today on the Switch 2, and if you're planning on jumping in, there's a day one patch. This information comes from Nintendo's official Japanese website. According to the notes, Version 1.1.0 contains "several fixes". It doesn't go into any specific details, but mentions how this...
Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tangle & Whisper Free DLC Pack Out Now
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:...
PSA Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Preloads Are Now Officially Live
The wait is almost over
Timed in with Pokémon's 30th anniversary is the release of Pokémon Pokopia, arriving exclusively on the Switch 2 next week. Following a Nintendo Treehouse segment for the title earlier this week, preloads for this "relaxing life simulation game" have now gone live on the Switch eShop. If you have already pre-ordered the...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: How To Open The Organ Transport Box
Breaking in
Progressing through the Rhodes Hill Care Center in Resident Evil Requiem requires the collection of a whole bunch of items. One of these is a curious Organ Transport Box, located in the garage section of the facility. The artificial lungs held within are vital to eventually obtaining a Level 2 Wristband to access new areas, but how on...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC Welcomes A Ferocious New Mega Evolution Today
Chomp down
Looking for a new Mega Evolution to add to your Pokémon Legends: Z-A team? Well, there's a brand new Mystery Gift Event for you, then. From today, players can get Mega Garchomp Z, a brand new Mega Evolution for a Gen 4 favourite Garchomp. However, this is exclusive for those who own the Mega Dimension DLC. Yes, they already have a Mega...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: Mr. Raccoon Statue Locations
Shoot 'em!
Resident Evil Requiem, like all modern titles in the survival horror series, include optional collectibles in the form of Mr. Raccoon statues. Hidden throughout the environment, these can be smashed by either a well-aimed shot or a quick whack with a knife/hatchet. Unlike the Antique Coins, which are limited to Rhodes Hill Care Center,...
Gallery Check Out These Close-Up Shots Of The Resident Evil Switch 2 Controller
Whaddayabuyin'?
If you've had your eye on a Switch 2 Pro Controller but haven't yet pulled the trigger (they're not cheap, granted), you've probably also had your eyes on the new Resident Evil-themed one. Well, Nintendo kindly sent one over to Nintendo Life Towers and we can confirm that it is indeed a Switch 2 Pro Controller — a pad we...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Collectibles, Locations, Tips & Tricks
Need some h-elpis?
Welcome to our Resident Evil Requiem Guide hub! Here, we'll take you through some of the key collectibles in the game alongside the tricky puzzles you'll come across while exploring the eerie Rhodes Hill Care Center. If you're curious about how long Requiem takes to beat, we'll also spill the beans there. Puzzle Solutions:...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: How To Open The Puzzle Boxes In Rhodes Hill
What's in the box?
The biggest task ahead of you in the Rhodes Hill Care Center in Resident Evil Requiem is locating three quartz to unlock a door in the Central Hall. All three are locked behind Puzzle Boxes located throughout the care center, and we're here to explain exactly how to unlock each one. The first two are relatively straightforward,...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: Antique Coin Locations
Mmm, money money money
You'll find a whole bunch of Antique Coins in Resident Evil Requiem as you make your way around Rhodes Hill Care Center, all of which can be spent in the Parlor for permanent upgrades to Grace's health, inventory, blood collector, and more. Finding them is the tricky part. You may come across a few naturally as you explore,...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Move gracefully
If you're familiar with Resident Evil games, then chances are you already have an idea of how long Resident Evil Requiem is on the Switch 2. With two playable protagonists, you might be under the impression that Requiem takes much longer to beat than its immediate predecessors, but it's actually pretty close. How long it takes very...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: Hip Pouch Upgrade Locations - How To Expand Your Inventory
Gonna need a bigger coat
Grace Ashcroft's gameplay in Resident Evil Requiem is the quintessential survival horror experience, and that means limited resources, so you may be wondering how to get more inventory space. Along your journey, you can expand your inventory with optional Hip Pouches, which add two extra slots each. There are 4 Hip Pouches...
Thursday26th Feb 2026
News Stardew Valley Is Celebrating 10 Years With A Special Anniversary Broadcast
New marriage candidates, pre-release footage and more
The indie success story Stardew Valley is today celebrating its 10th anniversary. As part of this, the game's creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has announced a special video broadcast. It will apparently run for "about 23 minutes", and fans can expect to see some "pre-release footage" as well...
News Fallout 4 On Switch 2 Is Getting DLSS Support And Stability Improvements
New update incoming
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is now officially available on the Switch 2, and it seems Bethesda won't be wasting any time when it comes to updates. In a confirmation via social media, it has revealed it will bolster the post-apocalyptic experience with support for DLSS and by also providing "additional stability improvements"...
News Stardew Valley's Two New Marriage Candidates Have Been Revealed
Coming in update 1.7
In case you missed it, Stardew Valley turns ten years old today and to celebrate, the game's creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone held a special broadcast on YouTube looking back at the farming sim's development and update history. But the big draw was the reveal of two new marriage candidates, who will be eligible for holy...
Rumour Sony Apparently Has Gran Turismo Running On Switch 2, Just Don't Expect To See It
But why?
PlayStation's Gran Turismo 7 has apparently been linked to the Switch 2 in a wild new rumour, but it doesn't necessarily mean what you might be thinking. This information comes from video game journalist Jeff Grubb, who recently responded to a fan on his show, asking a question about "the real driving simulator" and the possibility of it...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP - Switch 2 Edition And Upgrade Delayed Again
Update: You'll have to wait a few extra months
[Tue 24th Feb, 2026 05:25 GMT]: 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
News Disgaea Returns To Switch 1 & 2 This Summer With An Action RPG Twist
Ta ra, turn-based
We've grown used to the Disgaea series' tried-and-tested tactical gameplay on Nintendo consoles over the last ~20 years, but the next game promises something a little different. In Disgaea Mayhem, it's all about the action. NIS America has today announced that this action RPG spin-off (which launched in Japan as 'Kyouran Makaism'...
Japanese Charts Mario Tennis Fever Rallies Back To Take The Second Set
Bouncing back
Famitsu has shared the latest look at the Japanese gaming charts, and after falling to Kiryu & co. last week, Mario Tennis Fever has rallied back with a vengeance. Nintendo's latest finds itself at the top of the pile in its second week, with an extra 14,577 sales pushing it past the 50k mark. Last week's champ, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark...
Wednesday25th Feb 2026
Review Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) - Action And Horror Combine In A Series Highlight
Blood, blood, gallons of the stuff
There’s a moment during Resident Evil Requiem — actually, no, several moments — in which I laid the controller on my lap and just stared at the screen in awe. Over the last decade, the series has reclaimed its throne as the king of the survival horror genre, but Requiem pushes the quality bar higher than...
Review The Disney Afternoon Collection (Switch 2) - A Delightful Yet Difficult '90s Throwback
Good afternoon
It’s been a long time coming — almost nine years, in fact — but Capcom’s The Disney Afternoon Collection is now finally heading to the Switch and Switch 2 under the stewardship of Atari and developer Digital Eclipse. Not to rub it in the faces of PlayStation and Xbox owners (except that’s exactly what I'm doing), but it’s...
News Balatro's Back To Steal All Your Spare Time In New Switch 2 Version
Card life
Just when we thought we had managed to shake Jimbo and his super-addictive poker roguelike, LocalThunk has gone and released Balatro in an all-new Switch 2 edition. Oh boy, here we go again... The new version is now live on the Switch eShop for £12.79 / $14.99 (with a sweet NA sale bringing it down to $11.99), or as a free upgrade for...
News Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New amiibo support and more!
Alongside an update to Donkey Kong Bananza, a new update for Kirby Air Riders has also been released today. This particular update adds support for three more amiibo. This includes the Meta Knight, King Dedede and Chef Kawasaki figures. As previously confirmed, these amiibo are due to arrive on 5th March 2026. Apart...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 3.2.0
A tiny patch addressing "several issues"
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 new update follows on from Version 3.1.0 (which added Polish as a...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Resident Evil Requiem
Another Re9uiem out of RequiTEN?
Capcom is truly treating us Switch 2 owners this week, as it releases not only Resident Evil Biohazard and Village on the new hardware, but also the brand new Requiem. Yep, that's on the same day as other platforms! All of these launch on 27th February (a Pokémon Day surprise, if we've ever seen one), and today,...
Video We've Played Fallout 4 On Switch 2 - Here's 12 Minutes Of Gameplay
Okey dokey
Well, folks, after it was briefly teased at the end of last year, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition has finally arrived on Switch 2. Yep, just in case you haven't picked this one up in the last decade, you now have another chance to do so (or an opportunity to simply pick it up again, we won't judge). The Anniversary Edition throws in all...
News 'Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection' Announced For Switch 2 And Switch
The Switch 2 Edition includes 4K and 120fps modes
Inti Creates is kicking off the new year with the announcement of Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection for the Switch 2, Switch and multiple other platforms. This "director's cut" will arrive on 9th July 2026 and comes loaded with Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX and
Tuesday24th Feb 2026
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...
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 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,...
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...
Monday23rd Feb 2026
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...
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...
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...
