Nintendo Switch 2 News (Page 4)
Friday24th Apr 2026
News Hades II Is Getting Another Update Soon, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Following a Switch 1 & 2 game update last week
Last week, Supergiant Games rolled out a new update for Hades II on the Switch 1 & 2 adding bonus content, fixing multiple issues and making some adjustments. Now, the development team has announced a new hotfix for the title. According to the team's official social media account, it will be coming in...
News Xbox Is Reportedly Having "Very Big Discussions" About Exclusivity
Update: Xbox provides official update
[Wed 15th Apr, 2026 03:55 BST]: Since Asha Sharma took over Phil Spencer's role as Microsoft Gaming CEO, there have been multiple reports about Xbox returning to "exclusives" and how it could potentially impact future releases on other platforms (including Switch 2). As highlighted by our colleagues at
News It's Happening: Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming To Switch 2 This August
Players will require a separate subscription from other platforms
Naoki Yoshida, producer behind the hit MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, has been teasing and wishing for a Nintendo version of the game for a while. And, during today's Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Keynote in Anaheim, Yoshi-P, along wit
Review OPUS: Prism Peak (Switch 2) - A Beautiful Snapshot Of Studio Ghibli-Esque Magic
Shuttered Away
In OPUS: Prism Peak, Eugene blames himself for everything. When he remembers his past, he focuses on his regrets, the big moments. The fights between his parents. His failed photography career. His collapsed marriage. His unsuccessful cafe. In his eyes, all of these letdowns are because of him, and as a result, he’s left aimlessly...
Review Belkin Charging Case Pro For Switch 2 - A Great Upgrade Over The Original
Carrying with power
Shortly after the Switch 2 launched, we reviewed a handful of cases for the new console, one of which was the Belkin Charging Case. At the time, we admired the idea, but unfortunately the execution was a bit lacklustre, earning it a score of 6/10. So now, as we approach the one-year anniversary of the console, Belkin has...
News Looks Like 'Mina The Hollower' Will Be Getting A New Release Date Soon
The mouse has gone gold
Yacht Club Games has been pretty tight-lipped about its upcoming Game Boy-inspired, Zelda-style adventure Mina the Hollower, which is due to launch in spring 2026. But the developer has revealed today that the game has finally gone Gold. So while we're approaching the end of that spring 2026 window, it sounds like we'll be...
News Resident Evil Requiem Keeps On Selling And No One Can Stop It
7 million strong
Resident Evil Requiem, the latest mainline entry in Capcom's iconic survival horror franchise, is an absolute juggernaut. Released on 27th February 2026, the game has now gone on to sell more than 7 million copies. It's comfortably the fastest-selling entry in the series, and at this rate, it's entirely possible that it could go on...
Celebrate with a huge discount
The roguelike brawler Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, which we described as a fun and approachable 'Hades-like' when it arrived on the Switch in 2024, has this week hit a new sales milestone. In an announcement on social media, the developer Super Evil Megacorp has revealed the game has now surpassed a...
Poll Do You Think Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Will Sail Onto Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
Since the launch of the Switch 2 last June, Ubisoft has supported Nintendo's new hybrid platform with Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows. While many fans of Edward Kenway were hoping to see him sail onto the Switch 2 this July, there was no sign of a Nintendo release during yesterday's showcase for Assassin's Creed Black...
News Pokémon Pokopia 'Sableye's Gem Hunt' Event Has Finally Been Officially Announced
Kicking off next week
We've known about an upcoming Sableye event in Pokémon Pokopia for a good while now (thanks to the joys of time jumping), but The Pokémon Company has today made it official. The 'Sableye's Gem Hunt' event kicks off next week on 29th April at 5am and will run until 14th May at 4:59am (local time). As the name suggests, this...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Snaps Up Photo Mode In New Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Watch the birdie
Those who enjoy a bit of in-game pic snapping, rejoice! Koei Tecmo has released the second Dynasty Warriors: Origins Switch 2 update of the year, and an all-new Photo Mode is one of the additions. The ver. 1.0.6 update was released yesterday for Switch 2. While the chance to snap up pictures of your warriors in battle is...
Thursday23rd Apr 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.0.4, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here are the full patch notes
The relaxing life simulation Pokémon Pokopia has today received a new update, bumping the Switch 2 exclusive up to Version 1.0.4. As you can see, this latest update includes improvements and fixes. Players now have the ability to relocate Pokémon Centers during in-game events and there are all sorts of fixes to...
News Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Joins The Battle In May 2026
Update: Here's the official gameplay trailer
The character roster in Street Fighter 6 is about to get even bigger, with Capcom confirming Ingrid will be returning as a paid DLC character in "late Spring" 2026. Ingrid made her debut in the 2004/05 release Capcom Fighting Evolution, which was also part of the recent Capcom Fighting Collection 2. She...
Review Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition (Switch 2) - A Solid Port, But An Imperfect Organism
Anytime, anywhere
The Alien series has had a surprisingly decent streak on consoles since the release of Isolation back in 2014. I can only imagine the sheer disaster of Colonial Marines gave the higher-ups at 20th Century Studios the kick up the bum they sorely needed, but fans have been treated to some pretty enjoyable titles recently. Fireteam...
News Annapurna Reveals Even More Switch 2 Games, Including A Cosy Critical Darling
All in on Switch 2
Publisher Annapurna Interactive has revealed that it will be bringing even more titles to the Switch 2 in 2026. As a reminder (as they appeared on the Japanese eShop yesterday), both Sayonara Wild Hearts and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes are out now, priced at
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pragmata?
Eight/10?
Capcom recently rolled out an easy GOTY contender with Resident Evil Requiem, but that apparently wasn't enough for the Japanese publisher. It's now unleashed Pragmata, a futuristic action-adventure that blends fast-paced shooting with intricate puzzle-solving mechanics. We thought it was pretty great, too. In our 9/10 review, Ken Talbot...
Japanese Charts Tomodachi Life's Huge Start Crushes The Competition
Living the dream indeed
We've got our latest look at the Japanese charts, thanks to Famitsu, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has left the competition in the dust. Nintendo's latest life sim has got off to a staggering start, shifting a sweet 565,405 copies in its debut week. That leaves this week's silver medallist, Pragmata, with quite the...
News Dive Into The Pages Of Yoshi And The Mysterious Book In This New Overview Trailer
Creature comforts
We are quickly approaching Nintendo's next first-party release, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book! We shared our hands-on thoughts yesterday, and today, we've got a brand-new overview trailer. Initially shared on Nintendo Today!, the trailer goes into Yoshi's central gameplay, explaining the creature discovery mechanics and running...
Video 007 First Light's New Trailer Highlights Q Branch, Tactical Simulation Mode, Outfits And More
Understanding the "rules of spycraft"
007 First Light is on its way to the Switch 2 "later this summer" and ahead of the release, IO Interactive has released a brand-new video showcasing the "rules of spycraft" and what it takes to succeed in the 00 programme. Not only does it show a range of different ways players will be able to approach each...
Guide Best Fake OS Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
It's a faaaake!
We recently had some material drop in our inbox about InterfaceX, a developer-led drive on Steam to bring a whole bunch of games under one genre banner: 'Fake OS'. Having struggled ourselves to succinctly categorise games which simulate navigating a computer, phone screen, or another device/workstation as a significant part of their...
News New Orbitals Gameplay Trailer Makes Us Even More Excited For The Anime Co-Op Adventure
Holding space
We loved the look of Orbitals when we first locked eyes on it at The Game Awards 2025. We liked it even more when it cropped up at the February 2026 Nintendo Direct. And now, strangely enough, we're even more hooked on the idea thanks to today's new gameplay trailer.
News Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up Another Small Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixing the fever
Mario Tennis Fever launched in a pretty solid state on Switch 2 earlier this year, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo from going in and tweaking the format with an update or two. Well, what do you know, now we've got another one. The latest Fever patch launched yesterday, bumping things up to ver. 1.0.3, but keep those expectations...
News Geometry Wars-Inspired Hit 'Sektori' Officially Announced For Switch 2
Update: Launching next month
Late last year, a critically-acclaimed arcade game titled Sektori launched on PC and PS5, and now it looks like it's heading to the Switch. Developed by an ex-Housemarque employee, Sektori is heavily inspired by Geometry Wars, with a mix of twin-stick gameplay, hordes of colourful enemies, and levels that morph at will...
Wednesday22nd Apr 2026
News Ecco The Dolphin: Complete Announced, Includes Remasters & A Brand New Game
Making a splash
Ecco The Dolphin's return is official, as Ecco the Dolphin: Complete has officially been announced by A&R Atelier, and it contains a bundle of games — every version of the first two Ecco titles plus a brand new game (Thanks, Wario64!). Platforms and a release date haven't been announced, but this news was teased almost a year ago...
Preview 'Yoshi And The Mysterious Book' Is More Than Just A Pretty Face
Goodbye, Mr. E
I thought I knew what to expect from Yoshi and the Mysterious Book when Nintendo invited me to a recent hands-on preview ahead of the game's launch next month. I had played a good chunk of Crafted World and Woolly World (still waiting on that Switch port, Nintendo) in years gone by, and the trailers for the latest adventure had clued...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book
Gearing for the Booker Prize?
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is mleming its way to its 21st May 2026 release date, and we have a bunch of previews to showcase to see how it's holding up so far. Our own Jim Norman recently went hands-on with the latest Nintendo title and came away feeling pretty optimistic, stating: "It'll be interesting to see how...
News Hyper Light Drifter Dev's Gorgeous Metroidvania Jumps To Switch 2 Next Week
Will Possessor(s) possess you?
Late last year, Heart Machine — the team behind Hyper Light Drifter, Solar Ash, and Hyper Light Breaker — released its latest gorgeous action game, Possessor(s) on PS5 and PC. And now publisher Devolver Digital has announced that it's bringing the stylish Metroidvania to Switch 2 in just a week. That's right,...
News Two U.S. Gamers Are Suing Nintendo Over Tariff Refunds
Here we go...
If you thought Nintendo suing the U.S. government over tariffs was bad enough, two gamers have now reportedly filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo over the tariff refunds. Strewth. As reported by Stephen Totilo at Game File, California-based Gregory Hoffert and Washington-based Prashant Sharan have alleged that Nintendo will...
News Ratatan Is Getting A Proper Physical Release On Switch 2, Pre-Orders Live
The rhythm game's Switch version was cancelled
Although the rhythm roguelike Ratatan was cancelled for the Switch earlier this month, it's still arriving on the Switch 2 this July. As part of this release, developer Ratata Arts has announced a physical version of the game will be available for $39.99 / £39.99 and pre-orders are now available at...
News Two Of Annapurna's Finest Indies Are Seemingly Getting Switch 2 Editions Very Soon
The eShop never Loreleis
Back at the end of last year, Simogo celebrated its 15th anniversary by making several announcements on upcoming releases. Alongside the reveal of the wonderful Simogo Legacy Collection and a Lost in Cult book, the studio announced Switch 2 Editions of the brilliant Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and Say
Reminder Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors Out Now For Switch 1 & 2
Transforming the "original hit" into a tactical deckbuilder
If you loved Vampire Survivors and want to dive back into this universe, here's your reminder that Poncle's newest game is now available for Switch 1 & 2. It's officially titled Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors and it turns the "snowballing thrill of Survivors"...
News Bubsy 4D Gets A Free Demo, Available Now On Switch 1 & 2
Get rolling
Bubsy 4D is out in exactly one month, so what better way to build up excitement than by downloading the free demo, which Atari and Fabraz have just dropped on the eShop today. Available to try on both Switch 1 and Switch 2, the demo will allow you to explore the first three levels of the game. And you'll be able to try out some of...
News D-topia Is A Subversive Cozy Puzzler About Making People Happy, Coming To Switch 1 & 2
Happiness makes the world go around...?
Annapurna Interactive seems to always be busy bringing plenty of games to Switch 1 and/or Switch 2, and the publisher has just given us a release date for another — D-topia, which comes to both hybrid consoles on 14th July 2026. Developed by Marumittu Games, D-topia might sell itself as a bit of a cosy...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Splatoon Raiders For Nintendo Switch 2, Plus The New amiibo
Raiders of the lost cart
Splatoon is returning soon, this time on Switch 2 and in a single-player focused form we haven't seen before. Spin-off title Splatoon Raiders does have multiplayer, but as Nintendo is at pains to point out pre-release, the solo adventure is the focus here. Scheduled for launch on 23rd July — and a Switch 2 exclusive, no...
Tuesday21st Apr 2026
News Splatoon Raiders Is Alive, And It's Out This Summer On Switch 2
"A single-player-focused Splatoon game"
After months of silence, Nintendo has finally remembered that Splatoon Raiders exists. Showcasing a brand new trailer on Nintendo Today!, we now know the game is coming to Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026 and will cost £41.99 / $49.99 digitally. In the US, the physical version is £49.99 / $59.99. You'll be...
News Splatoon Raiders' Switch 2 Price And Box Art Have Been Revealed
Unidentified Fryeing Object
After months of radio silence on the Splatoon Raiders front, Nintendo has opened the floodgates today. We now know the release date (23rd July), we've seen the tie-in amiibo, and look, here's the price and box art too! We'll start with that all-important price tag. Splatoon Raiders will set you back £41.99 / $49.99 digi
News Surprise! Alien: Rogue Incursion Has Shadow-Dropped On Switch 2
MU/TH/UR may I?
Ahead of this year's 'Alien Day' (26th April, a play on the in-universe moon LV-426), developer Survios has shadow-dropped Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part I: Evolved Edition on Switch 2. A PS4 release is also in the works for a later date. Originally intended for VR, Rogue Incursion was reworked for traditional consoles and sees you...
News THQ Nordic Website Lists Multiple Unannounced Projects For Switch 2
Following a handful of announcements last month
Switch 2 has already received some love from THQ Nordic, but the publisher and developer looks like it could have even more games in the pipeline for Nintendo's new hybrid platform. The third-party company's official website has reportedly been updated, and under the 'Switch 2' section, there are...
News Sanrio Party Land Announced For Switch 1 & 2, More Sanrio Games Teased
There are plans for "around 10 titles" in three years
Sanrio Games, a newly launched self-published game brand, has today announced Sanrio Party Land for the Switch 1 & 2. This new party title, starring famous Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll and many other Sanrio characters, will be launching at some point in fall 2026. It's set in a town filled...
Talking Point So, What Are Your First Impressions Of Splatoon Raiders?
Raiders of the lost Shark
Splatoon Raiders has made a big splash today thanks to a big release date trailer. It's our first proper look at the upcoming Splatoon game, which swaps the focus from online multiplayer to single-player, and it's swimming onto Switch 2 on 23rd July 2026. And, amazingly, this is the first time we've seen more of the game...
News A Trio Of New Splatoon amiibo Are On The Way
Launching this summer
Well, this is a nice surprise! Keen to make sure that nobody has forgotten about Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo has today revealed its release date. What's more, it'll have a trio of new amiibo in tow. The new Shiver, Frye and Big Man (Splatoon Raiders Edition) amiibo will launch alongside the game on 23rd July. The figures see...
News Ball X Pit's Second Free Content Update Arrives Next Week, Here's What's Included
Out of the shadows
If you're anything like us, then BALL x PIT gobbled up a fair amount of your time last year with its super addictive Breakout-meets-roguelike gameplay. Well, it looks like Kenny Sun and Devolver Digital are back for more. The team has revealed our first look at the upcoming 'Shadow Update', which is set to bounce onto Switch 1...
Video Overwatch Official Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 1 & 2)
Spot the difference
Blizzard's free-to-play team-based shooter Overwatch (previously known as Overwatch 2) made its debut on the Switch 2 last week, and while it didn't exactly get off to a smooth start, Blizzard was quick to respond with an update. Now that the title is up and running on the Switch 2, Blizzard has shared a brief side-by-side...
News Toei Company Establishes New Gaming Publishing Brand
Say hello to 'Toei Games'
Toei Company, the Japanese juggernaut known primarily for its work in the film and television industry, has announced the establishment of a new gaming publishing brand: Toei Games. Originally founded in 1951, Toei Company describes the establishment as a "new challenge" and aims to release games first on Steam before...
Monday20th Apr 2026
UK Charts Tomodachi Life Is Living The Dream In Its Debut Week
Mii, myself and I
We had to give our eyes a little rub and pull a double-take as we opened this week's UK charts data this morning. Is that... Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream in the top spot? Yes, despite the series selling rather well on 3DS, there was a part of us that thought the gap until Living the Dream might have dampened enthusiasm a...
News Pragmata Has Already Shot Past Its First Major Sales Milestone
From Sad Dad to Rad Dad
Capcom's latest sci-fi adventure, Pragmata, launched to high praise last week, but as an original IP with no recognisable faces to its name, would audiences be quick to latch onto it? Yes, yes they would. The studio has today announced that Pragmata's worldwide sales have already surpassed one million units sold — and...
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 Metroid Prime Remastered Studio 'Iron Galaxy' Announces More Layoffs
It released Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 last year
Iron Galaxy, an American developer known in the Nintendo space for assisting Retro Studios with Metroid Prime Remastered and the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 last year, has this week announced more layoffs. The studio confirmed this in a post on LinkedIn, revealing "a number of teammate
Saturday18th Apr 2026
Community 31 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Part 12 - Öoo, look at you
Welcome back to our 'Games We Missed' series, where Nintendo Life readers send in their picks of great games we weren't able to cover with a review. We're up to Part 12 of this twice-yearly round up, and once again you've come up with some great-looking recommendations that have us scurrying to the eShop. This time we've...
News Resident Evil Requiem Datamine Has Fans Of Mercenaries Mode Excited
Capcom previously teased a minigame update
When Resident Evil Requiem arrived on Switch 2 in February, one thing we noticed missing was Mercenaries Mode. The game director Koshi Nakanishi recently teased a minigame update for May, and ahead of this, a dataminer has made an interesting discovery. 'MasyaSYRKOV' on social media has been digging...
