Nintendo Switch 2 News (Page 3)
Tuesday5th May 2026
News Donkey Kong Bananza's Latest DLC Event Kicks Off Next Week
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Nintendo has announced that Donkey Kong Bananza's next DLC event will begin next week. Titled 'Rattlin' Snake Bananza', this one starts on 12th May 2026 and is scheduled to run until 19th May 2026. You'll have the chance to grab two new in-game statues: Snake Bananza and Rattly the Rattesnake. Here's a look at the precise times the...
News Open-World Survival 'Smalland: Survive The Wilds' Announced For Switch 2
Update: New trailer confirms May release
[Tue 10th Mar, 2026 04:55 GMT]: The open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds, which was compared to Grounded when it was originally revealed, will be making its way to the Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This version promises to include all of the "post-launch updates already released on other...
Feature Reviving Kanto - My Mental Health Journey Through Pokémon Pokopia
A Pokémon Center for my brain
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. Continuing Pokémon's 30th-anniversary year and following on from the March release of Pokémon Pokopia, today Tim shares his personal journey with the Switch 2 spin-off... If you consider yourself a Pokémon fan, I wager that what keeps you riding with the series is a...
News Two 'Trails' Games Are Getting Switch 2 Releases This Fall
From Zero to Azure
NIS America is bringing two of Falcom's best Trails games to Switch 2 later this year. The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure will be getting Switch 2 releases in Fall 2026. Both of these rereleases will feature 4K resolution, 120fps, and Mouse Mode support. You'll be able to buy both games separately or as a...
News R-Type Dimensions III Switch 1 & 2 Physical Release Hit With Delay
The digital release is still coming in two weeks
R-Type Dimensions III's physical release has been hit with a delay, just two weeks before the game's launch on Switch 1 & 2, publisher ININ Games has announced. The upcoming remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning is still launching on 19th May 2026 on the eShop, but the physical versio
Monday4th May 2026
News It Sounds Like Capcom Has Another Huge IP On Its Hands With Pragmata
The future's bright
Pragmata, Capcom's latest flagship game, has already proven to be a pretty huge success. In an age where publishers are becoming more and more risk-averse, the brand-new IP managed to sell over 1 million copies in its first two days on sale – and that's before the Switch 2 version launched in Japan. So with that in mind, it...
UK Charts Tomodachi Life Beats Saros To Reclaim Number One
We're really living the dream
The latest UK physical charts data is here, and despite competition from a few new releases, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has reclaimed the top spot. Last week, the zany life sim was pushed to one side by Capcom's brand new IP Pragmata, but the third-person adventure shooter has slipped all the way down to tenth...
Talking Point Will These Upcoming Star Wars Games Make The Hyperspace Jump To Switch 2?
Jar Jar Thinks
The two suns have risen on yet another Star Wars Day — May the Fourth be with you, my fellow Rebels — so my thoughts have naturally drifted to what we can expect to see from Switch 2 in the coming years, as far as a galaxy far, far away is concerned. The console has been treated to just the one Star Wars game thus far (I won't...
News We Might Never See The Conclusion To Alien: Rogue Incursion
Developer Survios to be "essentially shuttered"
If you've played through Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part 1: Evolved Edition since its Switch 2 launch on 21st April, then you may well be eager to see how things pan out in Part 2. Well, unfortunately, that may never happen. According to a report from Game Developer, several messages from Survios team...
Gallery 8BitDo Improves Upon Its Stellar Arcade Controller For Switch 1 & 2
Enjoy the silence
8BitDo makes some killer accessories, producing high-quality yet surprisingly affordable controllers that many consider to be better than first-party offerings. Its Arcade Controller, the leverless alternative to its earlier Arcade Stick, is one of the most affordable options on the market, and a great entry-point for those...
Random One Tomodachi Life Fan Is Living The Dream With A 3D-Printed Switch Dock Cover
Looking Fresh
We've seen a fair few snazzy fan-made Switch dock covers in our time, but few have appealed to our current obsession with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream quite like this one. Instagram creator rocketlab_design recently popped up on our Reels feed with a Switch dock cover that takes 'the Dream' to the extreme. You see, this dock is an...
Sunday3rd May 2026
Round Up The Previews Are In For 007: First Light
Arriving "later this summer" on Switch 2
The famous fictional spy James Bond will embark on a new mission later this month. Although it's been shaken by a delay on the Switch 2, the latest round of previews for other platforms still has us excited. If you haven't already seen it, we've got a full debrief about 007: First Light from our colleagues...
ICYMI Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Estimated Switch 2 File Size Revealed
Make some space
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes its debut on the Switch 2 later this month, and in case you missed it, the estimated file size has been revealed. If you plan to embark on this new adventure (which takes place between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade), according to the official Nintendo eShop...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (April 2026)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in April
Four months into 2026, and it feels like things aren't going to be slowing down anytime soon, does it? It also means that it's time for eShop Selects once again, and we're looking back at April 2026, a time where many of us have been Living the Dream. Now, despite what we just said, this...
Saturday2nd May 2026
Video 15 Exciting Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In May 2026
Indiana Jones, Yoshi, and more!
May is somehow here already, and holy flippity-flop, is it a busy one for Switch and Switch 2 games! The big first-party headliner this month is Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, but we've also got Indiana Jones and the Great Circle excavating its way onto the Switch 2. Later, Atari's Bubsy 4D will make its debut, while...
Opinion My Pokopia Towns Look Terrible, But That's Okay
Embracing the Muk
Around the 35-hour mark, I finally rolled credits on Pokémon Pokopia. As anyone who's made it to the end will tell you, it's a bittersweet experience. I watched those closing animations play out with a tear in my eye, thinking about how far I'd come, how much my Ditto had grown, and how much my towns had evolved since I first set...
News Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced For Switch 1 & 2, Out "Early 2027"
"Type Lumina is back and better than ever"
At EVO Japan this weekend, developer French Bread and publisher Aniplex lifted the lid on Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina with a special teaser trailer. It's currently locked in for an "early 2027" release and will be available for the Switch and Switch 2. Here's some official PR, which notes how the existing 2D...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Goin' shopping
Greetings, humans. Well, it's been a slightly quieter week, mostly likely due to the fact that it's Golden Week over in Japan, so many folks will be taking a much-needed break. Still, there have been some interesting stories, so let's go through a few of them here. First up, it seems the streaming release date for The Super Mario...
News EA Sports Madden NFL 27 Is On Its Way To Switch 2
"Coming soon"
A game page for a Switch 2 version of EA Sports Madden NFL 27 has appeared on the eShop and Nintendo website. The official description reveals it's "coming this August", with the eShop listing seemingly narrowing down the estimated release date to 14th August 2026. The same listing estimates the file size on the hybrid platform to be...
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...
Friday1st May 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Director Has Already Completed "Over 40 Full Playthroughs" Of The Third Game
Completed it, mate
Final Fantasy VII fans are eagerly awaiting news on the upcoming final instalment in the remake trilogy, but if you're worried or anxious about the status of its development, then a recent comment from director Naoki Hamaguchi might bring you peace of mind. We recently interviewed Hamaguchi-san and asked how the third game is...
News New Strategy RPG 'Brigandine: Abyss' Is Coming To Switch 2 This August
Update: It appears to be getting a proper physical release
[Sun 15th Feb, 2026 05:55 GMT]: The Switch 2 is getting another strategy RPG, with NIS America this week announcing it's teamed up with Happinet to publish Brigandine: Abyss - a "brand-new entry" in the storied franchise. It's due out at some point in 2026 and features a completely...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Switch 2)
Here's what the critics think
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is arguably the best Indiana Jones adventure in years, and if you missed the original release, you'll soon have a chance to pick it up on the Switch 2. Ahead of Indy's return this month, the previews for the Nintendo version of MachineGames are now rolling in. If you haven't already...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For May & June 2026
May oui
As we slide into the middle of the year, James Bond might have slipped from his May release on Switch 2, but we've got both Indiana Jones and T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas whipping their way to us this month, plus a bevvy of physical releases, large and small, across Switches 1 and 2. Square Enix has a double helping of games to follow in June,...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Internal Resolution Detailed For Switch 2
DLSS doing some heavy lifting
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is storming toward its 3rd June 2026 release date for the Switch 2, and if you want to sample the game ahead of time, there's a free demo available on the eShop right now. Chances are, then, that you've already seen how the game holds up from a visual and performance point of view, either from...
"Rebirth is significantly different"
Mere months after the launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, Square Enix is following up with a port of its sequel, Rebirth, in June. It's an impressive accomplishment given that the development team is also knee-deep in producing the third and final entry in the trilogy. The...
News Resident Evil Requiem Director Breaks Down Players' Camera Preferences
First or third, make your choice
Resident Evil Requiem is quite unique in that it allows players to choose whether they experience the game in first or third-person. In fact, you can experiment quite a bit with it, utilising different perspectives depending on whether you're playing as Leon Kennedy or Grace Ashcroft. According to developer Koshi...
And a "sneak peek" of The Mandalorian and Grogu
The annual Star Wars Day celebrations are almost here, and to join in on the fun, Epic's free-to-play Fortnite will be dropping all sorts of themed content throughout the month of May. "Starting May 1, hundreds of these islands will go live and Fortnite will be the only place where you can come...
News New 'BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!' Rating Spotted In Taiwan
But is it for a Switch 2 version?
The ratings board is at it again, and this time it's for a Nintendo-published title. But there's a little bit of confusion as to what it actually means. Resetera user --R has spotted a rating for Hal Laboratory's BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! in Taiwan (via Knoebel on Bl
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Confirms Mouse And Keyboard Support For Switch 2 Version
Joy-Con 2 mouse controls also confirmed
Final Fantasy XIV Online was finally announced for the Switch 2 last week, and if you want to experience this popular MMORPG with mouse and keyboard controls on Nintendo's new hybrid platform, you can! Game director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) confirmed this during a recent chat with the press at this year's...
Thursday30th Apr 2026
News Super Mario Galaxy 2 Updated To Version 1.4.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new story has been added
Following a patch in February, Nintendo has today rolled out a new update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Switch. Surprisingly, this patch includes not just fixes but also a "new story" for the game's storybook. You can see how to access it in the official patch notes below. Here's the full rundown of Version 1.4.0 via...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Updated To Version 3.0.3, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
Animal Crossing: New Horizons received a special Animal Crossing anniversary update earlier this month, adding a leaf statue to the game. Now, Nintendo has released Version 3.0.3, which makes this same item available for purchase from the Nook Shopping furniture catalog. It means even if you didn't already have it, you can now see...
"We haven't scaled back or cut content"
The Switch 2 has already had its fair share of ports that would have felt impossible on the previous console, and next month, another is joining the ranks. After launching on Xbox back in 2024 before whipping up a PS5 release the following year, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is bringing fortune and glory...
News Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Will the hero return?
Ahead of Dragon Quest Day next month, it looks like another entry in the series could be on the way to the Switch 2. A new classification for a Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition has popped up on the classification board in Taiwan. This 'S' version of the title made its debut...
News Dbrand Claims Its New Joy-Con Holder Is More Comfortable Than A Pro Controller
Well, we appreciate the enthusiasm
Accessory manufacturer dbrand has launched a new controller holder for Switch 2 that it claims is more comfortable than a Pro Controller. It's essentially a plastic case in which to fit your Joy-Con 2 controllers, kinda like the 'JoyVerse' grip from JSAUX, except this one seems to have some sort of hinge to allow...
Random Gamer Buys Dodgy Copy Of Pragmata And Breaks Their Switch 2
Be careful, folks
If you're in the market for a new game – specifically a brand-new release, mind you – and fancy bagging yourself a cheeky discount, just be careful. A gamer over on ResetEra by the username 'jokkir' unfortunately found out the hard way by purchasing Pragmata via a Warehouse Deal on Amazon. After inserting the cartridge into...
Preview Indy's Still In Whip-Cracking Shape As MachineGames Squeezes Mileage From Switch 2
Indy world
Despite being a huge fan of the Indiana Jones film trilogy (what a relief that they stopped after three and never made another Indy film again), I missed The Great Circle when it first launched on Xbox in 2024 and then on PS5 in 2025. So yes, I was more than a little excited when Bethesda and MachineGames popped up at last year's Gamescom...
PSA Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Another Free Character To The Roster
Update: Captain Majima has arrived
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been adding new characters to the roster on a regular basis, and this week sees the arrival of Captain Majima. This free DLC character, as seen in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii, will be made available on 29th April 2026. Starting 30th April 2026, there'll also be a festival,...
News Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes Vs. Villains Brings A Galactic Showdown To Switch 1 & 2 This June
Update: Gameplay trailer released
[Wed 18th Mar, 2026 05:55 GMT]: If you like Monopoly and also happen to be a fan of Star Wars, you might want to be on the lookout for this new Ubisoft-published title, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. This new crossover will be arriving for the Switch 1 and 2 on 11th June 2026 (as well as multiple other...
Japanese Charts No Amount Of Sci-Fi Shooting Can Trouble Tomodachi Life
Hughdunnit?
This week's Japanese charts are in from Famitsu, and despite some newbies on the scene, nothing has been able to shake Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Yep, Nintendo's weird little life sim is still comfortably ahead of the competition, adding another 178,533 copies to its name in the region. Pokopia sneaks into second, leaving the...
Wednesday29th Apr 2026
Ah, thanks?
In case you missed it when it was announced in February, Bethesda has this week released "physical" versions of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for Switch 2. The catch is they're not actually proper physical releases. In fact, they're not even being distributed as game-key cards...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Switch 2 Port
Here's what the critics think
As we get closer to June, Square Enix is gearing up for the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Switch 2. The previews, which were limited to handheld mode, have now gone live alongside the demo release. As many already know what to expect from the game, the focus here is mostly on how the title runs on...
News Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Krossplay is here!"
When the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection arrived last October, one feature missing was cross-platform online play. Now, in a new update today, Digital Eclipse has added Krossplay. It will be "off" by default, but can be activated in the online options. Due to technical limitations, Mortal Kombat Trilogy isn't available for...
News Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Director Says Part 3's Development Is "On Time And On Schedule"
"We know many fans are eagerly waiting"
Although the focus this week is on the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix has also been busy with the third entry. We heard earlier this year how Part 3 now has an official title, and more recently, director Naoki Hamaguchi spoke about how this chapter was progressing very smoothly...
Mini Review Total Chaos (Switch 2) - Performance Woes Tarnish Fort Oasis
Chaotic frame rates
Released on other platforms in November 2025, Total Chaos is an intriguing first-person survival horror in which you explore the mysterious island of Fort Oasis. Once a bustling community of industry, it’s since fallen into ruin, and it’s your job to explore the environment, piece together fragments of the past, and...
Tuesday28th Apr 2026
Guide Last Chance To Grab These 69 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's 'Spotlight Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Just a reminder that the North American eShop sale wraps up tomorrow (Wednesday), so you've still got time to grab a bargain. Carry on! Another month, another eShop sale... Yes, Nintendo is back with another wave of discounts on its North American storefront in the all-new 'Spotlight...
Hands On Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Switch 2 Port The Most Ambitious Yet?
Grin and Barret
I'm in a slightly strange camp when it comes to Final Fantasy VII, though I'd wager it's one that at least some of you will be part of too. You see, Remake's Switch 2 port was my first time playing this story — remade or otherwise. I know everything there is to know about the original FFVII (yes, even that bit), but at no point...
Video Here's How 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Looks & Runs On Switch 2
Stay Kalm
In case you missed it, you can now try out Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 thanks to a free demo. If you loved Remake Intergrade earlier this year, then it's well worth a shot — because you can transfer your save data from the demo to the main game when it launches on 3rd June 2026. For those of you who don't have time to check...
News A Demo For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Now Available On Switch 2
Materi-awesome
In case you haven't seen, we recently went hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 ahead of its full release on 3rd June 2026. We came away feeling pretty positive about the whole thing, noting that while there were certainly some visual drawbacks, it nevertheless proves to be a worthy follow-up to Remake and a solid...
News Resident Evil Requiem's 'Minigame' Update May Be Just Around The Corner
T[ease]-virus
Capcom isn't done with Resident Evil Requiem just yet, with director Koshi Nakanishi confirming that both a minigame and a story expansion will be added as post-launch DLC. While the latter is still very much under wraps for the time being, the minigame is seemingly just around the corner. According to an interview with Denfaminico...
