Nintendo Switch 2 News (Page 5)
Sunday24th May 2026
News Star Fox On Switch 2 Is Getting A Day One Update
Required to access certain online features
Ahead of the release of Star Fox on the Switch 2 next month, Nintendo's Japanese website has revealed an update will be required to unlock certain features. As spotted by Nintendo Everything, the update will allow you to participate in the online Battle Mode, which supports 4-vs-4 multiplayer dogfights...
News Rocket League Announces "New Era" Alongside Unreal Engine 6 Reveal
"New era, new engine"
At the Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major this weekend, the game's developer Psyonix has officially announced a "new era" of the popular multiplayer game alongside the reveal of Unreal Engine 6. The free-to-play title, powered by UE3, will shift to Epic Games' new engine in the future. Fortnite was also featured in...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Yoshi And The Mysterious Book?
Sweet little mystery?
The latest adventure of T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas hit Switch 2 earlier this week, and we're sure the biggest Yoshi fans among you have been spending this weekend with it. It seems to have gone down well with plenty of critics, currently flutter-jumping with an impressive 81 on Metacritic. In our review of Yoshi and the...
News My Nintendo Store Adds A New Yoshi Reward (North America)
Fancy a Yoshi Egg Zipper Pouch?
Yoshi returned this week in the new Switch 2 title Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and to celebrate, Nintendo is now offering a new reward on the My Nintendo Store in North America. It's a 'Super Mario - Yoshi Egg Zipper Pouch' and will set you back 800 Platinum Points. Here's a look, along with the official...
Saturday23rd May 2026
Guide Best Switch 2 Ports - The Most Impressive Third-Party Games On Nintendo Switch 2
It takes all ports
Updated with new entries, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which gets great mileage out of Switch 2. Enjoy! Since launch, Switch 2 has quickly followed in its predecessor's footsteps, attracting impressive ports from other consoles which belie the modest power of its mobile chipset. It's a massive jump up from...
News Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes Vs. Villains Brings A Galactic Showdown To Switch 1 & 2 This June
Update: There's been a slight delay
[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...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd May)
A new challenger approaches
Welcome to the weekend! No megaton announcements over the past seven days, but plenty going on. Nintendo revealed a new mobile game and released a Switch 2 exclusive, The Pokémon Company is looking to use government ID to combat TCG scalping in Japan,
Friday22nd May 2026
News Survival Horror 'The Florist' Looks Like Classic Resident Evil In All The Right Ways
Update: Switch 2 2026 release confirmed
Capcom doesn't seem to be in any rush to put its classic Resident Evil games on the Switch or Switch 2. And when we say 'classic', we're primarily talking about the original PS1 trilogy, maybe Code: Veronica, Outbreak, Survivor, etc... With that in mind, developer Unclear Games is looking to fill the gap with
News Devil May Cry 5 'Devil Hunter Edition' Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Update: Retailer listing spotted online
[Fri 27th Mar, 2026 00:55 GMT]: Classification boards around the globe often reveal game announcements ahead of schedule, and it looks like it might have happened again this week. If you were a fan of Dante's older adventures on the Switch, according to a new rating from the Taiwan Digital Game Rating...
News Inti Creates Announces New Spin-Off Game And Switch 2 Edition Trilogy
That's a lot of Gunvolt!
Inti Creates has today surprised Nintendo fans with not one, but two game announcements (and more) for the Switch 2. First up is Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3. This is the third entry in the 2D action spin-off series. It will be arriving at some point in 2027. Here's a bit about the game's story, which will be...
Random Nintendo's New Yoshi Game Contains A Galactic Easter Egg
Warning: Spoilers lie within
Ever since the original release of Super Mario Galaxy 2 back in 2010, many fans have been speculating as to whether Nintendo would eventually return for a third entry. This speculation arguably reached fever pitch when The Super Mario Galaxy Movie released earlier this year, yet there's not been a whiff of a new 3D Mario...
News Blue Prince's Accessibility Update Is Finally Live On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Here it is!
Those who have been keeping up with Tonda Ross and his Dogubomb Blue Prince updates might have seen a massive patch labelled the 'Accessibility Update' land on PC late last month. Xbox, PlayStation and mobile caught up a couple of weeks ago, and today, with the latest hotfix rolling out, the dev has confirmed that Switch 2 will...
News Nintendo Reportedly Producing 20 Million Switch 2 Consoles In FY2027
A big step above its 16.5 million sales forecast
Nintendo is looking to produce a whopping 20 million Switch 2 consoles during fiscal year 2027, according to a report from Bloomberg. This number is significantly higher than the 16.5 million unit sales forecast it delivered during its end-of-year financial report. After the company succeeded in...
News Warhammer And Dotemu Reveal Brutal Action Platformer 'Deathmaster' For Switch 2
Warhammer Survivors also got a new trailer
During the Warhammer Skulls Showcase this week, Dotemu lifted the lid on its new action platformer Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Deathmaster for the Switch 2. It will be arriving at some point in 2027 and requires you to stalk prey from the shadows as a "sneaky and brutal assassin" in what's apparently the...
Thursday21st May 2026
Review Bubsy 4D (Switch 2) - A Maligned Mascot Finally Gets A Good Game
No cat-astrophe here
Reputation matters, and few video game characters have spent longer trapped beneath the weight of their own than Bubsy. The wisecracking bobcat arrived in 1993 as Accolade's answer to the '90s mascot-platformer boom and promptly became notorious for clumsy design and punishing controls. Yet, the bobcat kept clawing his way back...
Review Bluey's Quest For The Gold Pen (Switch 2) - An Enjoyable Collectathon That Kids Will Love
For real life!
When Bluey: The Videogame launched toward the end of 2023, I found it a faithful yet soulless adaptation of the cartoon phenomenon from developer Artax Games, cramming some of the show’s most iconic locations into a repetitive one-to-two-hour game. It wasn’t great. Fast forward to 2026, and Halfbrick, the studio most famous for...
Japanese Charts Switch 2 Sales Continue To Spike Ahead Of Price Increase
Gotta save those ichiendama
Famitsu has published its top ten boxed charts for the week of 11th - 17th May in Japan, and would you believe it, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is once again back at the top with another 98,092 sales. Not only that, but with a further 22,758 sales to its name, Pokémon Pokopia has now crossed the 1 million mark – a...
Rumour Genshin Impact's 'HoYoverse' Account System Supposedly Adds Switch Support
You know what it could mean, right?
There's still no sign of the open-world action RPG adventure Genshin Impact on the Switch, and although there are no official developments on this front, a new discovery has apparently reignited hopes that the popular title might one day get a Nintendo release. As highlighted by Universo Nintendo editor Felipe...
News McDonald's Japan Appears To Be Teasing Another Capcom Collab
Update: The Mega Man collab is now underway
A while ago, Capcom teamed up with McDonald's Japan to offer a special Street Fighter-themed burger menu. In an update today, it seems this partnership will continue with the fast food giant's social media account seemingly teasing a new Mega Man collab. As you can see, there's an 8-bit silhouette image...
Gallery We Unbox The 'Pawsome Edition' Of Bubsy 4D On Switch 2
Manual! Art Book! Poster!
Can you believe it's 2026 and we're about to embark on a brand-new, mainline Bubsy adventure? Ridiculous, right? And yet here we are, just one day out from the release of Bubsy 4D at the time of writing. What a time to be alive. If that wasn't enough, publisher Atari has also seen fit to release a physical edition of Bubsy...
Wednesday20th May 2026
Review Tales Of Arise - Beyond The Dawn Edition (Switch 2) - Solid Game, Solid Port, Goes On A Bit
A new dawn breaks
Though the Tales series goes back all the way to the days of the Super Famicom, it feels like it’s always been one of the lower-budget ‘B-tier’ RPG franchises that only the most dedicated genre fans engage with regularly. To counter this and try to bring the series to a bigger audience, the developers decided to go for a...
Round Up The Reviews For Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Are In
How does it hold up on other platforms?
In case you forgot, Warner Bros. Games is still planning on releasing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on the Switch 2 – we just don't have a date yet. It's sad that we're slipping into unfortunate yet familiar territory with Nintendo's new(ish) console when it comes to some third-party games, but if...
News Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Update Adds "TressFX"
No more bad hair days
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition got a surprise release on the Nintendo eShop last year, and since then, Aspyr has been releasing updates to improve the experience in all sorts of ways. In a new update this week, it has rolled out TressFX for the Switch 2 version of the game. The technology is designed to "simulate and render...
News Amazon Pre-Order Listing Puts Pokémon Winds & Waves At €80
€10 increase on Z-A
A listing for Pokémon Winds and Waves has gone live on Amazon Germany, with the retailer pinning a €79.99 price tag on pre-orders. Scheduled for release in "2027", this pair of Switch 2 exclusives has the standard "31st Dec 2027" placeholder date when the exact launch date is unknown, but it's the cost which has Pocket...
Round Up The Final Previews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
It's almost here
Square Enix's brand new action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is out next month and the final previews have now arrived. First up, if you haven't already seen it, we've got our Nintendo Life hands on. The good news is we've enjoyed what we've played so far, and can confirm the title's classic Zelda-style formula...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Projected As The Best-Selling Game In April (US)
And Switch 2 is the best-selling console
The delightfully bizarre first-party life sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has been projected to be the best-selling game of April in the US, thanks to Circana's Mat Piscatella. The new release beats the likes of Pragmata, Crimson Desert, Pokémon Pokopia, and
Tuesday19th May 2026
Review Yoshi And The Mysterious Book (Switch 2) - Charming Enough, But Ultimately Lacklustre
Why so Glub?
The Yoshi series has cemented itself as one of the most approachable in Nintendo’s arsenal, providing experiences that younger gamers in particular can enjoy without too much friction. Woolly World and Crafted World offer light-hearted platforming fun while still retaining some of the spirit of the SNES original, and both come...
Review Mobapad M12-HD Controllers For Switch 2 - A Clear Step Above Nintendo's Joy-Con 2
Handheld fans rejoice
As much as the Switch 2 improved upon its predecessor in terms of design and comfort, it’s still plagued by Joy-Con controllers that, for me at least, feel far too dinky when held. It might be my age talking, but using the console in handheld mode has caused occasional pain in my palms and wrists that makes it difficult for...
News Shock, The Developer For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Is Exactly Who You Think
How you feelin'?
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book hits store shelves in just a couple of days, but in true Nintendo fashion, the company has not explicitly revealed who actually developed the ruddy thing. So we'll do it instead – how's that? It shouldn't come as a huge surprise to learn that Mysterious Book was developed by none other than...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book
No longer a mystery
Grab your specs and settle down for a cosy little read, as reviews have dropped for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book two days ahead of the game's launch. Mario's dinosaur companion has been stealing the spotlight in 2026 with a big role in the Super Mario Galaxy Move, and now he's getting his own Switch 2-exclusive. Not even Mario...
News First Silksong, Now Mina The Hollower Is Causing Other Indie Devs To Delay Their Games
Make way for Mina!
Just a few weeks ago, we learned that Devolver's throwback fantasy dungeon-scroller, Dark Scrolls, would be launching on Switch on 28th May. Well, it was later announced that another hotly anticipated retro-inspired indie would be launching the very same week, so Devolver and Doinksoft have decided to duck out of the way. In an...
News The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales New 'Prologue Demo' Released
The full game arrives next month
Following the new round of previews for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, Square Enix has today announced a 'Prologue Demo' for Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. You'll once again be able to carry your save data to the full version of the game when it's released. In this prologue, players will...
News Street Fighter 6's Next Update Is Adding New Avatar Game Modes
Releasing alongside the next DLC fighter
Ahead of the release of Ingrid in Street Fighter 6 next week, Capcom has announced new modes for the title. This includes a new Avatar Random Match and Avatar Arcade Mode, with both modes releasing alongside the new paid DLC character on 28th May 2026. Here's a bit more about what to expect, and you can...
News SWERY & SUDA51's 'Hotel Barcelona' Is Coming To Switch 1 & 2 "Soon"
You can never leave
While announcing the release of the Late Check-Out DLC for 2025’s Hotel Barcelona, SWERY’s White Owls Inc. has confirmed that releases for Nintendo’s consoles are in the works and “coming soon”. With Eden Industries on publishing duties, the Switch 1 and 2 versions will be “a complete package” for $34.99, including...
News Sektori's Switch 2 Launch Has Proven A Huge Success For Its Solo Developer
"I've pretty much recouped a living salary"
Sektori, the ridiculously good spiritual successor to Geometry Wars, has now launched on the Switch 2, and according to its solo developer Kimmo Lahtinen, the port has proven to be a big success. As reported by Eurogamer, Sektori's Switch 2 launch has essentially granted Lahtinen a living wage, with total...
Monday18th May 2026
Hands On The Classic Zelda Formula Is In Safe Hands With 'The Adventures Of Elliot'
Missing Link
The "classic" Zelda format has been on hiatus for a little while now. Echoes of Wisdom certainly tapped into a nostalgic vibe, but for a new top-down Zelda, you've got to go all the way back to 2013's A Link Between Worlds to get your typical set-up of unlockable dungeons, Sage collecting, and puzzles with clearly-designed solutions...
News Using GameChat Will Actually Boost Pragmata's Performance On Switch 2
But why?
If you've played Pragmata on the Switch 2, then you'll know by now that it's a pretty solid port from Capcom. Visuals look nice, it performs well, and it's just a damn good game through and through. But what if you could push the performance even further? Well, as demonstrated by the chaps over at Digital Foundry, you can, and it's all...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC Adds Two New Fighters Today
With another wave incoming
We assumed that Marvel Cosmic Invasion might land some DLC at some point, and what do you know, here it is! Dotemu and Tribute Games have today released a surprise expansion for the superhero beat 'em up, adding two new fighters to the roster. Priced at $3.99, the DLC adds both Scott Summers' Cyclops and Ben Grimm's The...
News It's Official, Nintendo Is Heading To Gamescom This Year
But what will it have to show?
After putting together a staggering on-floor presence last year, Nintendo has announced that it'll be returning to Cologne this summer for Gamescom 2026. The news was shared by the Nintendo DE X account, confirming that the company will be in attendance throughout the whole event from 26th - 30th August. Naturally,...
UK Charts Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2
But Tomodachi Life claims the top spot
Good morning, everyone! It's a new week, which means it's time to see what's going on in the world of boxed game sales in the UK. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launched on the Switch 2, and so finds itself at number 2 in the top 40. Platform split indicates that the new release vastly outsold other...
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...
Sunday17th May 2026
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Yoshi And The Mysterious Book For Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
Yoshi is just days away from returning in the new Switch 2 exclusive Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. After all of the news, previews and other information and footage surfacing online, we're wondering who will be checking it out on release. If you haven't already taken a look at our preview here on Nintendo Life, below is a brief...
News Hamster Wants To Release Hundreds Of Games For Its Console Archives Series
"We feel like 800 titles should just be a point we pass"
Hamster Corporation launched its new retro series Console Archives for the Switch 2 earlier this year, and it apparently wants this library to be even bigger than its Arcade Archives collection. During a chat with Famitsu recently, Hamster's
Saturday16th May 2026
Joys and Cons
Canadian peripherals company Dbrand has built its brand around an irreverent, sarcastic social media presence that's landed it in hot water on several occasions. But despite multiple missteps and apologies in recent years, it's still producing quality skins and accessories for consumer tech - and still raising eyebrows with its...
News Elden Ring And The Duskbloods Still "Expected" To Release On Switch 2 In 2026
Another update from Kadokawa
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and The Duskbloods are meant to be arriving on the Switch 2 this year, and we've now got another update. FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa, has released its latest earnings report this week, and the plan remains unchanged - both of these games are still expected to release in 2026...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th May)
What treasures await?
Ahoy! You've made it to the weekend; give yourself a pat on the back. It's been a little quieter this week after Nintendo's recent financial report and Star Fox announcement, but there are still a few things worth highlighting. First up, a new limited 'Choose Your Game' Switch 2 bundle was announced for the US, which should...
Video IO Interactive Chats With The Star Of Its New Game '007 First Light'
The name's Gibson. Patrick Gibson.
IO Interactive's marketing of 007 First Light is now in full swing ahead of Bond's anticipated return on other platforms later this month. To help build some excitement, the studio is now showcasing its "amazing" ensemble cast, and it's got this underway with a brief chat with Irish actor Patrick Gibson - aka the...
Friday15th May 2026
News 'Yoshi And The Mysterious Book' Game Engine Seemingly Revealed
Unreal news
Yoshi is back next week in his new Switch 2 exclusive, and ahead of release, some new information about the title has reportedly surfaced. The back of the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book box art already seemed to confirm the new entry was powered by Epic's Unreal Engine, and now another detail appears to have been uncovered. According to...
News Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Charms And Delights With New Trailer
The egg hatches in less than a week
We're just six days away from Yoshi and the Mysterious Book's arrival on Switch 2, so of course, today is the perfect day to drop an adorable new trailer, right? That's exactly what Nintendo has done, and while the footage doesn't show us too much new stuff, it's another excuse for us to indulge in the lovely art...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Indiana Jones And The Great Circle?
Decent mileage?
Noted archaeologist and obtainer of rare antiquities Henry Jones. Jr. returned to a Nintendo system earlier this week in a new adventure, the Bethesda-published Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Well, new to Switch 2 owners, at least. Xbox gamers got this chapter in Indy's Nazi-punching escapades in 2024, with PS5 players...
