Nintendo Switch 2 News (Page 8)
Tuesday23rd Jun 2026
News Sega Shadow-Drops Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition On Switch 2
Get it? SHADOW-drops! Come on
Well folks, it was one of the worst-kept secrets of 2026, and now it's official: Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition is out now on Switch 2. The new version boasts improved visuals along with a host of additional content previously offered separately as DLC. This includes 'The Final Horizon' story campaign, 'Sonic's...
News Sega Says Sonic Racing And Shinobi Sales Have "Fallen Short" Of Expectations
"Despite strong title evaluations"
It was revealed earlier this year that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds had failed to meet Sega's sales expectations and in the latest Sega Sammy financial report for June 2026, it has revisted the game's sales performance. In a slide focused on the "Challenges in sales capabilities", it highlights Sonic's latest racing...
Review Wanderstop (Switch 2) – Relax With This Cosy Exploration Of The Importance Of Relaxing
Tea, cosy
Cosy games and tea are a perfect pairing: think curling up under a blanket, Switch in hand, cup by your side. It’s no wonder, then, that the concept for Wanderstop came about. The debut from new (and now sadly defunct) studio Ivy Road — co-founded by Davey Wreden, of The Stanley Parable fame — blends management-sim gameplay with a...
News Capcom Spotlight Announced For This Week, Here's A Teaser Trailer
Expect "roughly 30-minutes" of news and updates
It's been an action-packed year for Capcom so far, and it's got even more on the way. Following a bunch of announcements earlier this month at other events, it's now announced its own showcase. This next Capcom Spotlight, scheduled to take place later this week on 25th June 2026, will be a "roughly...
Hands On RayNeo Air 4 Pro - Be The Batman With These Switch 2-Compatible XR Glasses
Or the Joker, if you'd prefer
The arrival of lightweight, high-resolution monitors has led to a high volume of 'AR' glasses designed to give users a big-screen experience without, well, the big screen. We've already sampled the likes of the Viture XR glasses and Viture Beast XR glasses, with the latter costing more than a Switch 2 console. A
News Sonic Frontiers "Definitive Edition" Has Been Rated For Switch 2 (Again)
Sonic celebrates his 35th birthday this week
Ahead of Sonic's 35th anniversary celebrations this week, another Sonic Frontiers game rating has appeared online. Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Switch 2 has now been rated by PEGI. The title was previously rated in South Korea, and last week, physical copies began appearing on shelves. S
PSA Splatoon Raiders' Daily Prologue Comics Start Rolling Out Today
Welcome to Deep Cut's Island Misadventures
We've still got Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove to come, but Nintendo's marketing for its next big July release has stepped up a gear today with the arrival of the first 'Deep Cut's Island Misadventures' comic, the Splatoon Raiders prologue. These were initially announced in the June Direct and tell the...
Monday22nd Jun 2026
No deal breaker
Capcom has become one of the most prolific and consistent publishers in recent years, putting out banger after banger with no signs of slowing down. This renaissance began in 2017 with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, but it was arguably the one-two punch of Resident Evil 2 and Devil May Cry 5 in 2019 that cemented its enviable status...
ICYMI Nintendo Releases An Awesome Movie-Inspired Star Fox Poster
Not long now
The Star Fox remake for Switch 2 is just around the corner, and Nintendo is expecedly in full marketing mode. So in case you missed it, the company recently put out a ridiculously cool movie-inspired poster for the game that you simply have to see. It showcases the Great Fox airship orbiting an ominous red planet in the background...
UK Charts The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The Podium
Adventure time
We are back with another look at the UK charts, and after a relatively uneventful one last week, we're excited to see a couple of new releases worm their way into the top 10 this time. The big one for us Switch fans is The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, which lands in sixth for its debut, with a majority 57% of sales...
Sunday21st Jun 2026
Gallery Nintendo Shares Multiple Screenshots Of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
100 Pin Bowling returns
This October, Wuhu Island is returning in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. This new game for the Switch 2 features 12 different sports and "intuitive motion controls", where you'll make use of the Joy-Con 2 as bows, paddles and more. The 12 sports include Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball,...
News Diablo 4: Lord Of Hatred Has Been Rated For Switch 2 In Taiwan
Hell yeah!
In April, a Nintendo rating for Blizzard's action-RPG Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred surfaced on the Indonesian rating board. Now, in an update, a Switch 2 classification for the expansion has been discovered on the Taiwan rating board. It appears this rating also surfaced in April, but it wasn't spotted at the time. Notably, this is for the...
News Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2
Arriving this September
Bandai Namco this week announced it would be releasing a Switch 2 version of MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice. The Nintendo release of this 3D battle action title, based on the "Final War" of the series, will arrive later this year on 4th September 2026. The game was previously released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam...
Saturday20th Jun 2026
Video Switch 2 Sizzle Reel Highlights Multiple Third-Party Games On The Way
Final Fantasy, Turok and more
The Switch 2 is now a year into its lifespan, and it's already played host to major third-party series such as Final Fantasy and Resident Evil. The recent Nintendo Direct highlighted even more upcoming releases, and to top it off, another sizzle reel trailer has now been released showcasing what else is on the way to...
News Star Fox Soft Toy Line Now Available On The Nintendo Store (Europe)
Created for "play and decoration"
Ahead of the return of Star Fox next week, Nintendo has made its Star Fox "soft toy" line by San-Ei available on the Nintendo Stores in the UK and Europe. These plush, created for "play and decoration", were originally released in Japan and will hopefully continue to be made available in more locations around the...
News Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection "Coming Soon" To Switch 2
And a free 'Dave the Diver' update for Two Point Museum is now live
Two Point Studios is currently celebrating 10 years since it opened its doors, and as part of this, it's returning to its past with the announcement of the Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection. This "bumper package" for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms will include...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th June)
Be there or be Square
After last week's showcase shenanigans, we've welcomed a slightly quieter one here at Nintendo Life. We started the Ocarina of Time remake sleuthing as a new description appeared online, and ran through some of the game's funniest moments that we can't wait to revisit. Switch 1 & 2 got
News Switch Online's June Game Trial Kicks Off With EA Sports FC 26
Cup fever
Nintendo is joining in on the World Cup celebrations this month with a new game trial for Switch 2 and Switch systems. It's for EA Sports FC 26, allowing Switch Online members to put their "dream squad" to the test in local and online multiplayer. You can also lead your team through challenges based on real-world scenarios or develop a...
Friday19th Jun 2026
Guide Last Chance To Grab These 32 Games In Nintendo's Multiplayer eShop Sale (Europe)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
Hello there, sale fans! Nintendo's 'Multiplayer Sale' is wrapping up this Sunday (21st June), so this is your friendly reminder to make the most of the following discounted delights before they return to full price. Nintendo is back with another European eShop sale, and this one is all about multiplayer. Yes,...
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Patch Notes
Includes small but welcome fixes
Following yesterday's event announcement, Pokémon Pokopia for the Switch 2 has been updated to Version 1.1.1. This latest version resolves some issues with the title to improve the overall experience. This includes a small problem with Ditto's facial expression during photos, and there's also a fix for "placed...
Review Brook Wingman P5S - Use (Almost) Any Controller On Switch 2
Yes, even the Steam Controller
There’s a good chance you’ve never considered the possibility of using first-party controllers on other platforms. Generally, you use the pad that comes with the console, and that's it. But what if you could break down boundaries and have total freedom of which controller to use? The Brook Wingman P5S may be the...
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Switch 2 Release This September
Deluxe Edition pre-orders now live
If you've been eager to see SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance make a next-gen leap to Nintendo's new hybrid platform, Sega's got some excellent news today. It's announced Joe Musashi will be slashing his way onto the Switch 2 later this year on 24th September 2026. This version of the game will come with "updated...
News This Blue Prince Physical Collection Might Help You Crack Some Of Its Toughest Puzzles
Note that down
Dogubomb and Raw Fury's masterful puzzler Blue Prince was one of our favourite games of 2025 when it arrived on PC and PS5. This year's stellar Switch 2 port means it might just make the list all over again in 2026, and iam8bit is launching a new collection to celebrate. The star of the show is the Switch 2 physical, naturally, which...
News Pragmata's Latest Update Includes An Adorable New Suit, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New do for Hugh
Well, this is a lovely little surprise! Capcom has today released a new update for Pragmata, and while it's a pretty small one, it does include an adorable new look for Hugh. As shared on the studio's social media accounts, the update adds the 'Scribble Suit' (the one found in the game's 'Sketchbook' demo) to the main game. From...
News Nintendo Music Adds Switch 2 Hyrule Warriors Soundtrack In Latest Update
Here's every song included
After adding more "Free Roam" songs from the Mario Kart World soundtrack to Nintendo Music earlier this week, Nintendo has now released a second update. This time it has added 69 tracks from the Switch 2 exclusive Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. All up, it offers 3 hours and 35 minutes of music. This game launched...
Thursday18th Jun 2026
Round Up The Reviews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Here's what the critics had to say
Square Enix's new HD-2D title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is finally out this week, and after two demos and a player survey, the reviews have now gone live. If you haven't already taken a look at our own review here on Nintendo Life, we're impressed with not on
News Epic's Unreal Engine Rolls Out Major Update, Lumen Lite Mode Now Available For Switch 2
And it's "twice as fast"
Following its recent announcement of a "new era" of Rocket League alongside the reveal of Unreal Engine 6, Epic Games has today released Unreal Engine 5.8. As part of this, lumen dynamic global illumination now offers a "Lumen Lite" mode. As Epic explains, this comes with benefits for games running on Switch 2: "Lumen...
Preview Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Feels Right At Home On Switch 2
Ragnar rocks
The Granblue Fantasy series has never particularly appealed to me. Perhaps the likes of Persona, Xenoblade, and Fire Emblem are to blame — my ‘beautiful anime people in big fights’ cup overfloweth — making the thought of taking on another big anime-flavoured RPG a little too intimidating. Well, after 45 minutes with action-RPG...
Feature Seven Hilarious Ocarina Of Time Moments I Can't Wait To See In The Zelda Remake
WHOOOOAH!
Since the announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2, the desire to go back and experience the original in preparation has proven overwhelming for some of us. It didn't take long until I booted the NSO version up again, N64 pad grasped in my mitts, ready to step out of Kokiri Forest once again. The game is...
News Pokémon Pokopia "Wish Upon A Jirachi" Event Starts Next Week
Befriend the Wish Pokémon
Following yesterday's announcement the Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 bundle would be coming to Europe this July, The Pokémon Company has now revealed its new event for the relaxing life simulation. This event gets underway next week on 23rd June 2026 and the spotlight is on Jirachi. Until 8th July 2026 you can befriend...
Japanese Charts Tomodachi Life Finally Slips From The Top Spot
And it's all thanks to Baseball
The latest sales data from Japan is in thanks to Famitsu, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has finally been knocked from its perch by none other than Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2026. The latest Konami entry is a big hit over in Japan, shifting a total of 100,976 units in its debut week. Tomodachi Life, meanwhile,...
News Sonic-Themed Fortnite Collab Teased, Coming Soon
And more "new partners" are on the way
It's Sonic's 35th birthday this month, and during Epic's 'State of Unreal' showcase this week, a new collaboration was teased with the ever-expanding free-to-play universe Fortnite. While no specifics have been shared, based on the slide featured during the presentation, it's a partnership specifically with...
Video Street Fighter 6 Gameplay Shows Off New DLC Fighter, Out August
Don't mess with Yasmine
It seems Street Fighter 6 fans won't have to wait too long for the next batch of DLC fighters, with Capcom confirming the new character Yasmine will be arriving on 3rd August 2026. Alongside this news is a first-look gameplay trailer. This character will be available in the "Year 4" Character Pass, or she can be purchased...
Get to the drop ship
System Era Softworks’ Astroneer launched nearly 10 years ago, and its charming galactic sandbox remains a gem of the survival genre. With its accessible, cartoony spin on freeform adventure, Astroneer invited you to explore colourful worlds, uncover secrets, and hoover up resources while reshaping the environment around you...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch Sports Resort For Switch 2
Last Resort
The latest entry in Nintendo's Sports series arrives as a Switch 2 exclusive on 22nd October 2026. A follow-up to 2022's Nintendo Switch Sports, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort riffs on the Wii Sports successor, Wii Sports Resort, by returning to Wuhu Island and making some new controller tech its standout feature. Rather than the...
Wednesday17th Jun 2026
Witness the Millennium
Square Enix’s HD-2D art style has done wonders for its games. From creating new IPs like Triangle Strategy and Octopath Traveler, to tasteful remakes like the Dragon Quest Erdrick trilogy and Live a Live, the charming presentation has been able to deliver modern gam
Here are the full patch notes
Square Enix has today updated the excellent Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for the Switch 1 & 2. It adds New Game+, which allows you to carry over your levels, item data and more from the previously completed playthrough. In addition to this, it's now got a Zodiac Compatibility function. There are also...
News Dispatch's Free 'HR Violations Pack' DLC Removes Some Censorship On Switch
Yes, "some"
One of the biggest talking points out of Dispatch's Switch 1 & 2 launch earlier this year was its lack of censorship options. Today, developer AdHoc Studios is releasing a free DLC to address some of that. And yes, we mean some. While other platforms came with a Visual Censorship toggle — which let you choose whether to see in-game...
News Multiple Xbox Studios Reportedly In Active Negotiations With Microsoft To Avoid Closure
Update: Ninja Theory's future was "planned" before Senua's reveal
[Tue 16th Jun, 2026 04:45 BST]: Reports this week have revealed multiple studios under the Xbox division are currently in "active negotiations" with Microsoft about their future. This supposedly includes Compulsion Games, which released its new action-adventure South of Midnight on...
Don't miss it
If you're looking to get a little extra out of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, Nintendo is currently offering a free bonus month. This offer applies to Switch 1 & 2 users in the US when purchasing or redeeming a 12-month individual or family membership of the premium tier before 28th July 2026. Existing Switch Online +...
News Pokémon Champions Launches On Mobile Today Alongside A New Game Update
Expanding the roster and items
Pokémon Champions arrives on mobile devices today, and alongside this, the Switch version of the game has been updated. This bumps the battle title up to Version 1.1.0 and adds Pokémon and held items for Regulation Set M-B. It also includes some other fixes on Switch platforms tied to visual and network issues. Here...
News New Switch 2 Bundle Announced For Europe
Pokopium
Nintendo has seemingly finally realised just how popular Pokémon Pokopia really is. Following in the footsteps of Australia and New Zealand, the company has announced a new Switch 2 bundle for Europe. It contains the console itself along with a download code for Pokopia and is scheduled to launch on 2nd July 2026. So yeah, this seems to...
News Acclaimed Point-And-Click Adventure 'The Drifter' Hits Switch 2 Next Week
4K! 120fps! Mouse support!
Indie developer Powerhoof, who you might remember is behind the wonderful multiplayer title Crawl, is bringing its latest game to the Switch and Switch 2 – and it looks excellent. The Drifter is a traditional point-and-click adventure with a heavy pixel art visual style and a story that encompasses murder, conspiracy,...
News Minecraft's Chaos Cubed Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Minecraft launches on Switch 2 later this year
Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 later this year, Mojang has this week released the new update Chaos Cubed. This exciting new game drop brings chaos in the form of sulfur cubes, a new cave biome to explore, new blocks and much more. The new mob is described as a "source of endless...
News Mega Man: Dual Override Will Be Playable For The First Time At Gamescom 2026
Along with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Capcom has announced that Mega Man: Dual Override, the latest (and long-overdue) entry in the action-platformer series, will be playable for the first time at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne from 26th - 30th August. We've not seen much from the game so far, which isn't a big surprise considering its vague 2027...
Tuesday16th Jun 2026
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.5.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Switch has also been updated
The Switch 2 is now officially a year into its life and since its arrival, it's received updates on a regular basis. The latest one, bumping the firmware up to Version 22.5.0, is now officially here. It includes some stability improvements to enhance the overall experience, as well as some language support updates...
Actually, it's more like a 30 year celebration now
In 2025, Aspyr surprised players with a shadow drop of the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot on Switch 1 & 2, with the latter port especially showcasing the power of Nintendo’s new handheld. This sudden release naturally spurred discussion over whether there would be ports of the latter two games in the...
Hauer you doin'?
A dystopian cyberpunk future bombarded with rain? Check. Working-class people turning to body augmentations and drugs? Check. Rutger Hauer? Also check. Yeah, so far, so Blade Runner. Observer: System Redux isn’t shy about its influences, nor should it be, as this short-but-sweet homage to sci-fi murder mystery films delivers a...
News Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Box Art Surfaces Online
Sonic's birthday is this month
Following ratings for a "Definitive Edition" of Sonic Frontiers, a photo of a sealed Switch 2 version is now doing the rounds online. This was originally shared by a user on Reddit, who claims to be a Walmart employee. The same user (who has now deleted their account) also uploaded a photo of two copies of the game...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.1.11 Out This Week, Includes Switch 2 Handheld Improvements
"The final Title Update is coming"
Ubisoft previously mentioned how it would be winding down support of Assassin's Creed Shadows, and this week, it's announced its "last content drop". On the Switch 2, this update is apparently 9.5GB in size. Unfortunately, not all of the content listed here is available in the Switch 2 version as it contains...
