Nintendo Switch News (Page 2)
Monday4th May 2026
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...
News You Can Romance The Killer In Upcoming Switch Farming Sim 'Grave Seasons'
There will be blood... and smooching
Publisher Blumhouse Games has released a new video breaking down its upcoming farming sim Grave Seasons, scheduled for release on Switch on 14th August 2026. In short, it's looking pretty great. As you'll no doubt be aware by now, Grave Seasons has you engaging with all the usual farming sim mechanics –...
Sunday3rd May 2026
Quiz How Well Do You Know Pokémon Pokopia?
Q(uagsire) & A(zumarill)
Pokémon Pokopia has taken the world by storm. Of course, unless you have been living under a rock (which is very much a possibility in Pokopia), you likely know this already. The majority of us here at Nintendo Life Towers have poured more hours into this adorable little spin-off than we care to admit, and what's more,...
Drop into island life
[Tue 28th Apr, 2026 01:55 BST]: To celebrate the recent release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Switch, Nintendo will be hosting a special crossover event in its Switch Online battle royale title Tetris 99. The 53rd cup will kick off on 1st May 2026 and runs until 4th May 2026. To participate, you'll need to have...
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...
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 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 Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream 'Welcome Version' Demo Receives Another Update
Nintendo has improved the gameplay experience
It's not every day Nintendo rolls out a patch for a demo, but it's actually released another one for the Switch's new social sim Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. This bumps the "Welcome Version" up to Version 1.0.2, following an update at the end of March. So, if you are still playing this demo, expect...
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 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
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...
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...
News Tales Of Eternia Remastered Switch Rating Surfaces Online
Bandai Namco isn't slowing down
It looks like the PEGI ratings board may have revealed the return of Tales of Eternia ahead of schedule. A new rating has temporarily appeared on the classification website for "Tales of Eternia Remastered" on the Nintendo Switch. The publisher is listed as Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, and attached to the...
News 'The Immortal John Triptych' Looks Utterly Absurd, And We're Here For It
Launching on Switch 1 & 2 later this year
Fancy a trip back to The Renaissance? Then The Immortal John Triptych might be just what you're looking for when it arrives on Switch and Switch 2 later this year. From the mind of developer Joe Richardson, this new collection brings together three absurd adventures in one package: Four Last Things, The...
Nintendo Download 30th April (North America)
Constance! Mullet Madjack! This Is Fine!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch 2 eShop - Highlights: Bandit Trap (PM Studios, 30th...
News 'Haneda Girl' Is A New 2D Action-Platformer From The 'Narita Boy' Dev
And it looks bloomin' awesome
If you're a fan of the trippy, cyberpunk-inspired 2D game Narita Boy, then developer Studio Koba has a new title that might be worth investigating. Haneda Girl launches on the Switch eShop on 7th May 2026 and is a pretty drastic departure from Koba's previous title, though there's definitely some of the same DNA...
Guide Super Mario Galaxy 2: How To Unlock The Storybook Epilogue On Switch
One last tale
Nintendo, seemingly out of nowhere, has updated Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Switch to add a new piece of Storybook content. On the surface, the new 'Epilogue: Journey' chapter isn't exactly revelatory, though there is some loose speculation that this is an attempt from Nintendo to bring the game's story more in line with that of The...
Wednesday29th Apr 2026
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...
Tuesday28th Apr 2026
News Nintendo Music Takes To The Court With A Mario Tennis Album Update
Here's the full list of songs
After taking a break last week, Nintendo is back with its weekly updates for the Nintendo Music mobile application. Today, it's taking to the court with the addition of the Mario Tennis Aces soundtrack. Before Mario Tennis Fever arrived on the Switch 2, Camelot released this game on the Switch in 2018. The soundtrack...
Monday27th Apr 2026
News Completed Legends: Z-A's Pokédexes? There's A Shiny Prize Waiting For You In Pokémon HOME
We have prizes at HOME...
The Pokémon Company is dishing out a shiny reward for those who have caught 'em all in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. If you have completed the latest game's Lumiose, Mega Evolution, and Hyperspace Pokédexes, and logged them all in Pokémon HOME, there's a special Shiny Volcanion waiting for you. This special 'mon comes loaded...
News Adventure Of Samsara 2.0 Update Adds A Slew Of New Content And Adjustments
Available now
Atari and developer Ilex Games have unleashed a new update for Adventure of Samsara on Switch, adding in some new context and extensive adjustments. Version 2.0 comes directly via fan feedback and boasts an overhaul to the combat, boss re-balancing, and plenty of quality-of-life improvements. A completely new optional boss called...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Rhythm Heaven Groove For Nintendo Switch
Into the Groove
Rhythm Heaven Groove — or Rhythm Paradise Groove as it's known in Europe — is the next entry in the Rhythm Tengoku series, which began on GBA in Japan back in 2006, with sequels on DS, Wii, and 3DS making their way to the West. After nearly a decade since Rhythm Heaven Megamix, we're looking forward to finally playing Tsunku's...
Sunday26th Apr 2026
News Bandai Namco Reveals Digimon Story Time Stranger Switch Performance And Resolution
Here's how it compares to the Switch 2 version
Digimon Story Time Stranger is on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this July and Bandai Namco has now updated the official game site with the Switch specifications. As previously confirmed, the Switch 2 version of the title will offer "quality" and "performance" modes. Here's how the Switch version compares...
Opinion Here Are Six Ways 'Alien: Isolation 2' Can Improve Upon The Original
"Look into my eye"
Today, 26th April, is 'Alien Day'. I know at least some of you might be scratching your head and wondering why, so let me very briefly explain. The planet on which James Cameron's Aliens takes place is called LV-426. Get it? 426. April 26. There we go. Alien Day. Anyway, with that in mind, I thought this would be a good...
Saturday25th Apr 2026
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th April)
Habitat Hunting
It has been quite the week for Nintendo news, eh? Things kicked off with a sneaky look at Zelda Movie's Link (or is it?), then the floodgates opened on Splatoon Raiders news, as we got a release date, price
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 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...
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...
News Ubisoft Confirms "Original" Assassin's Creed Black Flag Will Still Be Available
Resynced is a "2026 take on the original legend"
Although Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is skipping the Switch 2 this July, we do have some good news about the original game that fans are sure to appreciate. According to Ubisoft Singapore and Black Flag Resynced creative director Paul Fu, the new version of the swashbuckling adventure is a...
Nintendo Download 23rd April (North America)
OPUS! Aquanaut's Holiday! Total Chaos!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America arrived yesterday, and it brought new games galore to the eShop. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch 2 eShop: Note. All games should be available now unless...
Thursday23rd Apr 2026
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Has Received Its First Update On Switch
A small patch for your island, addressing "several issues"
Following its launch on the Switch last week, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has today received its first update, bumping the game up to Version 1.0.1. Nintendo's patch notes don't go into detail about what exactly has been updated in this version of the social sim, but in general,...
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...
Download it today
Capcom's Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection has today received a free DLC update adding "Mega Man Battle Network Series" background music. It allows you to listen to "43 iconic tracks" in the gallery and then add them to your favourites list, so you can battle "EM Viruses across the Wave World to some NetBattling tunes". Below...
Wednesday22nd Apr 2026
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Update 1.50 Now Available For Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Goku (SS4, Daima) is out today
Bandai Namco last week confirmed it would be adding Goku (SS4, Daima) to the Dragon Ball FighterZ roster as a paid DLC character on 22nd April 2026. Alongside this character is a new game update, bumping the title upto Version 1.50. It includes multiple balance adjustments tied to the system mechanics and characters...
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 Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Is Reportedly The Best Physical Launch Of 2026 In France
Beating out Resident Evil Requiem
If your social media feed has been overrun with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream content, well, same! Nintendo's latest Switch 1 title seems to be a hit, perhaps nowhere more so than France, where the game is apparently the best physical launch of 2026 so far. According to French journalist Oscar Lemaire (via
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...
Tuesday21st Apr 2026
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...
Review Ys Memoire: Revelations In Celceta (Switch) - A Simple Yet Fun Adventure
More memorable adventures await
The older games in the Ys series have been slowly working their way to Switch in the form of Ys Memoire ports like last year’s Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana. This year, we have Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta. While the plot isn’t as good as other entries, the combat and characters pick up the slack...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream?
Are you living your best Tomodachi Life?
After reportedly being feature-complete roughly one year ago (see, the industry can still keep some secrets), Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is out now on the Switch. If you thought that releasing on such a monumentally successful console like the Switch would dilute the game's eccentricities, then worry...
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
News "A Big Miscalculation On My Part" – Hideki Kamiya On Leaving Bayonetta 3 Up To Interpretation
Big ending spoilers lie within
Though many folks loved Bayonetta 3 (we awarded it a 10/10 upon release), many fans have understandable concerns regarding the game's multiverse setting and the events of its ending. Spoiler alert right from the start with this one, we'll be diving into some pretty hefty stuff here. So to explain further, Bayonetta 3...
News Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Was Reportedly Feature-Complete A Year Ago
The USK is at it again
Have you all been living the dream this weekend? If you've been playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, then you likely have! Stuffed full of hilarious possibilities and an endless amount of creativity, it's been the meme of the weekend. And good friend of the site Jon Cartwright highlighted some interesting news about the...
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
