Guide Nintendo Switch 2: All Confirmed Games & Release Dates
Every confirmed Switch 2 game
Guide 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games To Look Forward To In 2026
The very best Switch 1 & 2 games coming soon
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Walkthrough + Star-Crossed World Guide
Updated with Star-Crossed World on Switch 2
Guide Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Your old Switch cards won't work, it's time for an upgrade
Guide The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
The best Switch 2 games to play right now
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Nintendo Switch 2 News
TodaySun, 1st Feb 2026
News Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Pre-Order Bonus Revealed (North America)
Fancy a plant?
Pokémon Pokopia is a whole new take on the world of Pokémon, where you'll be able to farm, grow veggies, collect resources, build things, decorate, and of course, make friends with many different Pokémon. With the game scheduled to arrive on the Switch 2 on 5th March 2026, more pre-order bonuses are now beginning to surface...
News Octopath Traveler 0 Receives New Update On Switch And Switch 2
Download it now
Octopath Traveler 0 made its debut on the Switch and Switch 2 late last year, and to get the new year underway, Square Enix has now released another update for this new entry in the established HD-2D role-playing series. This update includes improvements to the game's performance, sound quality, and a handful of other fixes. Here's...
News WWE 2K26 Launches For Switch 2 This March, Includes New Motion-Based Features
Image Uploader & cross-platform creations also confirmed
[Wed 28th Jan, 2026 04:45 GMT]: WWE 2K25 delivered an excellent Switch 2 port last July, and if you were hoping for the next entry on Nintendo's new hybrid system, it seems you're in luck. According to Dealabs' Billbil-kun, who has accurately reported on game announcements ahead of schedule...
YesterdaySat, 31st Jan 2026
"We’re already working with Nintendo on a path forward"
Following an official response from Nintendo yesterday about the censorship in the Switch versions of Dispatch, the developer AdHoc Studio has now shared a lengthy statement. In this update, which follows a comment it made to Nintendo Life earlier this week, the studio says the superhero...
Poll What Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are You Most Excited For In 2026?
Will it be a big one?
We're already a month into 2026, and it's been a pretty solid start to the year for Switch 2. But there's plenty to come over the next 11 months, including many likely surprises for Nintendo's newest console. Amidst big anniversaries for Zelda and Metroid, we already have a pretty solid suite of games coming out over the next...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Hopes To Share Switch 2 Update In "Very Near Future"
The port is already well underway
We heard recently from Final Fantasy director Naoki Hamaguchi how the follow up games to Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 would have "exactly the same" gameplay as other platforms, so when exactly can we expect the next title? Speaking to Polygon recently, Hamaguchi mentioned how a status update on...
PSA Apex Legends Switch Version Shutting Down This August
Nintendo fans can continue playing on Switch 2
Following the release of Apex Legends on the Switch 2 last August, EA and Respawn Entertainment have now announced Season 29 will be the "final update" for the free-to-play battle royale on the original Switch system. Players on Switch will be able to continue playing the game until 4th August 2026,...
Feature Here's All The Best Switch 2 & Nintendo Stuff I've 3D Printed So Far
Resin-dent Evil?
For past me, the idea of 3D printing — just the mention of it, the sound of the words — always conjured up images of stuff like Tom Cruise and his wee red balls in Minority Report. I know, the 'precog' machine in that particular movie wasn't really a 3D printer, and Tom's wee red balls seemed to be made of some sort of weird...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st January)
This is the life
Well done, everyone! We finally made it to the end of January! There was quite a bit of Nintendo news this week, so we're sure everyone will enjoy kicking back with a couple o' games over the weekend. We were treated to yet another Nintendo Direct this week, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream taking the spotlight. It looked...
Friday30th Jan 2026
News Nintendo Responds To Dispatch Switch Censorship With Official Statement
Following a response from AdHoc Studio
The superhero comedy Dispatch is out on the Switch and Switch 2 this week and as we've already highlighted in our review, the 'Visual Censorship' toggle has been removed from the Nintendo versions of the game, meaning censorship is automatically activated with no option to change it. We reached out to the...
News GDC Survey Shows Switch 2 Is Proving To Be A Desirable Platform For Developers
Interest is basically as high as Steam Deck and PS5
The Switch 2 is approaching its eight-month anniversary, and developers across the world are interested in getting their games on the newest gaming system out there. At least, that's what GDC's latest State of the Game Industry survey reveals (thanks, VGC). The report shows that 39% of developers...
News Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Dev Acknowledges Demo's "Graphical Issues", Launch Update Planned
It "does not represent the final experience"
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio recently released a demo for Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. As much as fans appreciated this early play test, it's also drawn some criticism. Some players had been highlighting "graphical issues"
Japanese Charts Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Emerges Victorious In A Quiet Week
Hey, a win's a win!
We were a little caught up in all of yesterday's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream news to get to the Japanese charts, but worry not, we're on it now! Yes, Famitsu has shared the latest look at physical sales in the region, and it's Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade that has come out on top with 23,428 units sold...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A "Complete" Five CD Soundtrack Announced For Japan
Including Mega Dimension tracks and more...
One aspect of Pokémon Legends: Z-A we thought was "excellent" was the music. With this in mind, it's been announced the game's soundtrack will be getting a physical release in Japan on 17th April 2026. It will include five CDs and a total of 148 tracks. The good news is this also extends to the game's...
Thursday29th Jan 2026
Rumour Switch Online GameCube Releases Might Have Been Leaked
Update: Nintendo says image "incorrectly included" games
[Tue 27th Jan, 2026 04:25 GMT]: If you're wondering what could be on the way to the Switch Online's GameCube library in the future, you might want to read on... What appears to be official promotional material for the Switch Online + Expansion Pack 'Nintendo Classics' library has been...
Rumour A Nintendo Direct May Be Coming As Soon As Next Week
Update: Potentially a Partner Showcase
[Mon 26th Jan, 2026 16:30 GMT]: New year, new Nintendo Direct rumours — Nintendo usually likes to hold a big presentation every February, and it appears that it's continuing that trend in 2026, as a proper Nintendo Direct (not focused on the Mario Galaxy Movie or Tomodachi Life) could be coming as soon as...
News Disney Afternoon Collection Finally Comes To Switch 1 & 2, Includes Two Additional Games
Update: A full physical release is also coming
[Wed 28th Jan, 2026 17:45 GMT]: One of the strangest omissions from the Switch's library in our eyes is the Disney Afternoon Collection, which launched on every platform but Nintendo's console in 2017. But after an ESRB rating was spotted recently, a listing has now appeared on the Japanese eShop for...
News Resident Evil Requiem Is Getting A Themed MicroSD Express Card
Capcom previously confirmed the physical version is a Game-Key Card
Resident Evil Requiem arrives on the Switch 2 next month and apart from a pro controller, watches, bags and amiibo, there'll also a themed microSD Express Card. This 512GB card comes Powin features the Umbrella Corporation logo on it. Apart from this, it works the same as any other...
News Surprise! Splatoon 3's First Update Of 2026 Has Added Health Bars
We weren't expecting this!
Nintendo released a major update for Splatoon 3 this week, and in case you missed it, it adds health bars to the game. This has come as a real surprise to Splatoon players, as up until now, the enemy's health in multiplayer was displayed through visual cues. As Nintendo notes, the remaining health of opponents will now be...
News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Grid Legends On Switch 2
Here's how it holds up
GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition speeds onto the Switch 2 this week, and it just might be the best-looking game to date on Nintendo's new hybrid system. Digital Foundry has now taken a look, and here's exactly what you can expect when it comes to the game's performance and resolution across the docked and handheld modes. The...
News Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. Lands March Release Date On Switch 2
Punch up, super star!
After being announced for Switch 2 way back in May 2025, SEGA has today revealed that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage will mark the series' long-awaited debut on a Nintendo system on 26th March. For those who have missed the details up to this point, this Switch 2 release features full cross-play, so you can battle it...
Wednesday28th Jan 2026
PSA Dispatch's 'Visual Censorship' Settings Can't Be Removed On Switch
[Redacted]
AdHoc Studios' superhero narrative adventure, Dispatch, made quite a splash when it arrived on PC and PS5 last year with its sweary humour, adult themes, and yes, spicy visuals. It launches on Switch 1 and 2 later this week, but don't expect to see everything if you're playing solely on Nintendo systems. As noted in our review, the...
May contain nuts
As a big old superhero nerd and a fan of Telltale's narrative adventure games of old, it's fair to say that Dispatch piqued my interest when it made its episodic arrival on PC and PS5 last year. Still, I took a punt and held back on purchasing because it simply had to be coming to Switch at some point in the future. Well, Jim of the...
News Switch Online's Virtual Boy Adding New Feature To Change Screen Colour "Later This Year"
Just remove the red lens cover
Yesterday, Nintendo shared an update about its Virtual Boy library coming to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack next month. Although it seemingly doubles down on the requirement to purchase new headsets, on a more welcoming note, there will be some quality-of-life enhancements. Apart from the usual options, including...
News DOOM's Switch Release Still Has A Compatibility Issue On Switch 2
To hell with these bugs
Since the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo and developers have been working to make as many Switch games as possible compatible with the new system. One of the many titles that has experienced issues on this hybrid device is Bethesda's DOOM reboot, which launched in 2016 and eventually made its way to the Switch in 2017 with...
News Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Switch 2 Demo And Silent Hill f DLC Collab Announced
The full game launches this March
Koei Tecmo has today released an overview trailer for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. As part of this, it's announced a few extra goodies. A week before the title launches on the Switch 2, players can expect an eShop demo on 5th March 2026. There are no details about the demo just yet, but it will allow...
News Side-Scrolling Robo-Shooter Remake 'FZ: Formation Z' Blasts Onto Switch 2 This May
Pew pew pew from a side view!
City Connection and Granzella have announced that FZ: Formation Z, the side-scrolling robot shooter from all the way back in the perm-riddled dark days of 1984 (so long ago this writer had a full head of hair!), is to be resurrected on Switch 2 this very year (thanks, Time Extension). Now, 1984 is a long time ago, yes,...
Tuesday27th Jan 2026
News Two Cancelled Virtual Boy Games Coming To NSO In 2026, Including F-Zero Spin-Off
An Intelligent Systems top-down adventure also on the way
We now know the launch line-up for the Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics service, coming to Nintendo Switch Online on 17th February 2026. And while it's all worth getting excited over, there are two never-before-released games coming out later in the year that Nintendo enthusiasts should be...
Vroom, shake the room?
For serious petrolheads, the Switch 1 wasn't exactly a (Burnout) paradise platform. In fact, given the size of the console's library, there's surprisingly little in the way of even semi-serious racing sims for those looking for more than kart racing, smaller-scale experiences that hone in on one aspect and expand (such as the...
News Nintendo Announces Launch Line-Up For Switch Online Virtual Boy
Two previously unreleased games are also coming in 2026
Those of you excited to relive the glory days of the Virtual Boy only have a few more weeks to wait until you can play them on Nintendo Switch Online on Switch 1 and Switch 2. 17th February is approaching fast! Today, Nintendo has dropped a brand new trailer confirming the launch line-up for...
News Kirby Air Riders Has Been Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
GameShare support and much more!
We recently heard how Kirby Air Riders would be getting its first update of 2026 (and possibly last major game update). Well, the day is now here, and Version 1.3.0 has officially gone live on the Switch 2. To start with, GameShare is now supported - so you can play with a friend without a copy of the game. Along...
Monday26th Jan 2026
News NYXI's Hyperion 3 Is, On Paper, The Perfect Joy-Con 2 Alternative
Early-bird price expires today
Over the coming years, we're likely to see a bunch of alternatives to the Switch 2's Joy-Con, but NYXI's new Hyperion 3 looks like it might be a solid early contender. Available for pre-order now via the NYXI website, you can currently take advantage of a 30% 'early-bird' discount, bringing the price down to £88 for...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold
Not bad!
Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has now surpassed 1 million copies sold. This comes via key financial data (thanks, RPG Site) in which Age of Imprisonment is listed with a note stating 'Over 1 million copies sold worldwide' when translated. Seems pretty clear to us! The game launched on 6th November 2025
UK Charts Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Knocks Animal Crossing Down A Peg
Nook, don't touch
If you needed bonus proof that there's still an appetite for big ol' ports on Nintendo Switch 2, this week's UK charts show exactly that. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has burst onto the scene at number two this week as the only non-Nintendo title to make the top five. While it couldn't trouble Mario Kart World at the top...
Poll Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has A Final Title, But What Could It Be?
Regale us with your ideas
So, the third entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy officially has a final title (or subtitle, as is more likely), according to an interview with director Naoki Hamaguchi over at GameSpot. It's a pretty significant milestone, and as stated by Hamaguchi-san, the team had it down to two potential titles during Paris...
News Beautiful Photography Adventure 'Opus: Prism Peak' Snaps Up New Release Date
Prismatic
After a last-minute delay towards the end of 2025, OPUS: Prism Peak — the spiritual successor to Opus: Echo of Starsong (a game we absolutely adore) — finally has a brand new release date for Switch 1 and Switch 2. Coming out on
News Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster Delayed To Unannounced Date On Switch 1 & 2
Originally due out in March
Just two months ahead of launch, Koei Tecmo Games and Omega Force have delayed Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, which was due to come to Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 19th March 2026. The new date? There isn't one yet, unfortunately, with the game's producer Tomohiko Sho sharing that it will be "announced at a...
La vita è bellabel
Mario Wonder launched for Switch 1 back in October 2023, but two-and-a-half years on, we're getting an updated Switch 2 Edition that comes with the new Meetup in Bellabel Park expansion. The new version launched on 26th March 2026 and brings Rosalina and Luma as playable characters, plus a multiplayer Games Room Plaza and a new...
Sunday25th Jan 2026
News Surprise! Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated
The party is just getting started
Ubisoft's Rayman series is currently celebrating 30 years, and it seems an announcement could be taking place soon. A new rating has appeared on the Australian Classification Board for Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition. The classification took place on 22nd January 2026. Additional details list Atari as the developer...
News Bandai Namco Announces New Dragon Ball Game Project "AGE 1000"
"Major" DLC also revealed for Sparking! ZERO
The Dragon Ball series is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, and as part of a special 'Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri' event this week, Bandai Namco has shared some video game announcements. First up, there's "breaking news" regarding the latest game in the works. It's the official announcement of...
Random Here's To Robert Burns And His Long-Standing Relationship With...Animal Crossing?
The best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley (especially if you don't own ACNH)
"Aloha!" as we say here in Scotland, and welcome to an impromptu Nintendo Life Burns Night celebration, with me, an Irish fella. Now, for those unaware, and to get things off in a high-brow sort of way through the illusion of learning, Robert Burns was a...
Saturday24th Jan 2026
PSA Switch 2 Visual And Performance Improvements Included In New Rocket League Update
Update: Here's a side-by-side comparison
[Fri 23rd Jan, 2026 01:35 GMT]: Since the arrival of the Switch 2 last year, many third-party developers have been updating their existing Switch games for Nintendo's new hybrid system. With this in mind, Psyonix's latest update for its vehicular soccer game Rocket League has today added Switch 2 visual...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?
Tifa and claws
Switch 2 has been graced with a few 'impossible' ports in its first months on the market, and this week, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade joined the ranks. While playing Square Enix's acclaimed 2020 remake on Nintendo's old hybrid would have felt like a pipedream, FFVII looks, runs, and feels exceptionally good on Switch 2. Sure,...
News Sonic Racing Open To Including More 'Deep Cut' Characters From Extended Sonic Universe
Tangle and Whisper join the race next month
Last November, Sega announced three more characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This included the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW duo, Tangle and Whisper. Now, in a recent interview with MCV Magazine, Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has reiterated how the team realises there is "a lot of passion around the...
News Industry Veteran Hideki Konno Has Apparently Left Nintendo After Four Decades
Thanks for everything, Konno-san
Following the news of Kensuke Tanabe's retirement earlier this week, it's now being reported game designer, director, producer, and Nintendo veteran Hideki Konno has also called time on his career at the Japanese firm. According to an update on his Facebook page, Konno seemingly left the company in July 2025, but...
News Warframe Switch 2 Version Scheduled To Launch In Q1 2026
A release date will be announced next month
In case you missed the news, the free-to-play title Warframe is on its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Digital Extremes held its first Devstream of the year this week, and the team has now narrowed down the launch window of this version to "later" in the first quarter of 2026. As for the exact...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th January)
On Cloud nine
Well folks, you made it! The weekend is here again, which means it's time to get some all-important gaming done. Before that though, let's quickly recap the week. Our big review was for Final Fantasy VII Remake on the Switch 2, and as expected, it's a bit of a banger. We also heard from director Naoki Hamag
Opinion I'll Never Truly RIP Until 'The Séance Of Blake Manor' Comes To Switch
Haunt me, mammy
Spooky Doorway is an Irish dev studio that's already brought us lucky Switch gamers some seriously good point-and-click fun times in the form of The Darkside Detective series. This is a studio with form, and one that's already proven it knows how to serve up clever puzzle adventures that just get what makes this particular genre...
Friday23rd Jan 2026
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
Pssst, the Supercharge Sale ends this Sunday, so if you've been considering splashing on some sale goodies, this weekend is your last chance to grab up some excellent titles... If it feels like a mere matter of days since Nintendo wrapped up its last massive eShop sale, that's because it...
Reminder Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 'Limited Early Purchase Edition' Offer Ends Next Week
Get a bonus copy of FFVII while you can
If you're planning on picking up Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade this week, and haven't already purchased it, here's your reminder that the 'Limited Early Purchase Edition' is still available. It's $39.99 / £39.99 and is available until 31st January 2026. You can also grab the Deluxe version, including a...
