Switch eShop News
Review Hollow Knight (Switch) - One Of The Finest Metroidvanias That's Not A Metroid Or 'Vania
Bugs now available on Switch 2
This review was originally published in June 2018 when Hollow Knight launched on the Switch 1. To celebrate the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, we're republishing it along with some brief impressions of the free upgrade, which is available to download now. The Switch isn't exactly lacking for quirky...
News Stunning Cinematic Platformer 'Planet Of Lana 2' Leaps Onto Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
With a free demo to come
Wishfully Studios and Thunderful's cinematic puzzle/platforming sequel, Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, has looked more stunning with every gameplay reveal. Its latest trailer is no exception, of course, but this one comes with a bonus bit of info: a release date. Yes, it has been revealed that Children of the Leaf...
News Fantasy Life i's Latest Update Is Now Available On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
Level-5 is showing no signs of slowing down the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time updates, and the latest patch has gone live today. The ver. 2.1.0 update is now available on Switch and Switch 2. This one includes a new "high-difficulty" boss battle, bonus Dream Quests, fresh items and much more. Naturally, there's a bunch...
Guide Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
And there you have itm folks, the February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has come and gone, giving us 30 minutes of video game goodness for both Switch 2 and Switch 1. And it seems like third-parties are queueing up around the block to get their games on the newest system! If you happened to miss the Partner Showcase...
PSA Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Surprisingly Cheap On The UK eShop Right Now
Its estimated file size has also been revealed
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has a release date for the Switch 2, and it's out on 3rd June 2026. If you're really keen to get your pre-order in, then the UK eShop is currently offering a 20% discount ahead of release, bringing the price down from £49.99 to £39.99. Not bad! At the moment, there's no...
News One Of The Switch's Most Underrated Gems Is Getting A Sequel This Month
What a sight
If you happened to miss the wonderful Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo for the Switch, then now might be time to dive in. It's been announced that the underrated gem will be getting a sequel later this month on 19th February 2026. Titled Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, the game seems to feature similar mechanics to the...
Review Jimmy And The Pulsating Mass (Switch) - The Best EarthBound-Like You've Never Heard Of
Jimmy Dreams World
Early on in Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, the young protagonist confronts a possessed frog statue in a house surrounded by a bloody lake. The possessor turns out to be a rotten Jack O’Lantern, capable of dangerous fire magic but with a goofy, cheerful grin. Defeating it, Jimmy stands where it used to be, and immediately...
News After Multiple Delays, Cult Hit 'Caves Of Qud' Is Finally Hitting Switch This Month
Qud've been worse
Publisher Kitfox Games has announced that Caves of Qud will finally release on the Nintendo Switch this month on 16th February 2026. The title has been a long time coming – 17 years in the making, to be precise – so the recent delays on Switch have felt pretty trivial, thankfully. Toward the end of January, Kitfox stated that...
PSA No, Yacht Club's New Game Isn't Coming Out In 2030 - eShop Date Just A "Placeholder"
A reminder that the recent delay isn't a "major" one
In case you missed the update last October, Yacht Club's new game Mina the Hollower has been delayed, although it's not a "major" one. In saying this, there have been some posts circulating online about the current date listed on the Switch eShop. If you haven't already noticed in recent months,...
News Telltale's "Cult Classic" Poker Night At The Inventory Returns On Switch This March
The Heavy, Max and the rest of the gang are back
Here's a blast from the past! Developer Skunkape Games (the team founded by former Telltale employees who revived the Sam & Max series) has today announced the return of Poker Night at the Inventory. This poker title featuring an all-star cast of video game characters (Max - Sam & Max, Strong Bad -...
News Overwatch 2 Ditches The Number In Huge Overhaul, Switch 2 Version Announced
Five new heroes are coming next week
Big changes are coming to Overwatch 2 very soon, with a brand new season dropping on 10th February. But the biggest change comes in the form of a new name. Announced today during the Overwatch 2026 spotlight, the game's director Aaron Keller announced that Overwatch 2 is ditching the number, mean
Nightmares and Dreamscapes
The Metroidvania revival (did it ever really go away?) keeps rolling, and here comes another stylised combat-platformer where a strange little hero gets lost in a dark, labyrinthine fantasy world. This time, our protagonist is John, who stumbles into a bizarre realm full of somnambulist weirdos and giant babies. Studio...
News Hades Voice Actors Reunite In The BAFTA-Nominated Visual Novel 'Vampire Therapist'
Therapy with a bite
Back in 2024, Hades voice actor Cyrus Nemati (Ares, Dionysus, Theseus) brought the therapy visual novel Vampire Therapist to PC. It reunited Nemati with a bunch of his Supergiant co-stars, picked up a BAFTA nomination, and landed a fair few 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam reviews in the process. The crème de la crème is that...
News Murder Mystery Goes Monochrome In This Time Loop Noir Thriller
Not so black and white
We're suckers for a good murder mystery game with a funky visual style, and The Posthumous Investigation looks like exactly that. This is an upcoming noir thriller from developer Mother Gaia Studio and publisher CriticalLeap, where you'll be trying to solve the murder of Brás Cubas in 1937 Rio de Janeiro. The catch is that...
News Style Savvy Developer's Next Switch Game Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Become a dressmaker
Last year, Imagineer and developer syn Sophia (the team behind Nintendo's Style Savvy / New Style Boutique series) announced a new Switch dressmaking game called Magical Craft. It's already been released in Japan late last year, and now, in an update, an ESRB listing has surfaced. No local release has been announced just yet,...
News Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible
And it's "no comment" on "why separate SKUs were not possible"
The release of the superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch on Switch and Switch 2 hasn't exactly panned out as expected. In case you somehow missed it, there has been a lot of back-and-forth over the past week about censorship in the Nintendo versions of the game. It resulted in the...
News 'Under The Island' Looks Packed With Minish Cap-Style Charm In New Release Date Trailer
Deep(wood) respect
We first noticed Under The Island almost two years ago, when its debut trailer brought all kinds of happy memories from the glory days of GBA Zelda flooding back. This weekend, Top Hat Studios and Slime King Games showcased even more of their upcoming Minish Cap-like, and announced that it'll arrive on Switch on 17th February. As...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (January 2026)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in January
You've got through one month of 2026, and what's your reward? Ah yes, another dose of eShop Selects! The Switch 2 has kicked off the year in relatively calm fashion, but before the mad Spring rush hits us, let's look at some eShop gems that are worth checking out. Yes, there are games...
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...
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,...
Reminder Today's Your Last Day To Buy Switch Game Vouchers
Grab 'em before they're gone
Well, folks, the day is finally upon us. Today is the last day that you can buy Switch Game Vouchers before Nintendo consigns them to the 'Discontinued' pile. The Big N initially made the announcement way back in July 2025, but time has flown by since then, so we thought it was only right to give you one last nudge now...
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 DAMON and BABY Is A Twin-Stick Shooter With A Twist, Arriving On Switch In March
Genre fusion
Arc System Works' DAMON and BABY didn't particularly grab our attention when it was teased back in the busy release schedule of last November, but the game's new eShop page — and accompanying 25th March launch date — encouraged us to take a closer look. And it's got to be said, there's some funky mechanical fusion going on in here...
News Arc System Works Unveils New River City Saga Game 'Journey To The West'
Following Three Kingdoms
To kick off the new year, Arc System Works has announced it will be releasing a new River City Saga game. It's currently being referred to as River City Saga: Journey to the West, but the official English title hasn't been revealed just yet. It will be coming to the Switch and multiple other platforms at some point in 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...
News Scott Pilgrim EX Brings More Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch In March
Update: Release date confirmed
[Sat 7th Jun, 2025 02:30 BST]: We've got some exciting news for Scott Pilgrim fans, with Tribute Games announcing it's teaming up with Universal and the series creator Bryan Lee O'Malley to release an "all-new, action-packed" video game entry on multiple platforms including the Switch. Scott Pilgrim EX is set to...
News Still Haven't Played Stardew Valley? It's The Next Free Game Trial For NSO Members (Europe)
For a limited time only
If, by some chance, you are one of the six remaining people on Earth who haven't played Stardew Valley and you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, then boy, do we have good news for you. Nintendo has announced that ConcernedApe's beloved farming sim is the next title to get the Free Game Trial treatment (in Europe, at...
News Terraria's Huge 'Bigger And Boulder' Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Patch Notes
Bould over
Terraria dev Re-Logic is kicking off 2026 in style with the monster 'Bigger and Boulder' update, rolling out on Switch today. As is so often the case with Terraria content updates, this is a big one. The headline additions are a new crafting interface and inventory management tweaks, a fresh World Seed menu, and brand new Dead Cells and...
News Absolum's First Free Content Update Arrives Next Month
Absolumely Fabulous
Dotemu, Crush Guard Games, and Supamonks have today announced that big things are coming to their fantasy 'rouge 'em up', Absolum, next year, starting with the game's first major update. The ver. 1.1 update, 'The Threads of Fate', will launch at some point in "Early 2026" (the studios haven't been more precise than that at the...
News Nickelodeon Splat Pack Revives Multiple SNES Titles In Retro Collection This Week
Update 2: Just in time for the weekend
[Wed 17th Sep, 2025 03:55 BST]: Nickelodeon has been quite active in the realm of video games recently with announcements for SpongeBob and even collaborations with Sonic the Hedgehog, and now to add to this, it's teaming up with Limited Run Games to release a retro collection. The Nickelodeon Splat Pack will...
News FUR Squadron Phoenix Brings All The Star Fox Vibes To Switch Next Month
Fur real
Raptor Claw's FUR Squadron rather proudly wore its Star Fox inspirations on its sleeve when it flew onto Switch back in 2023, and its sequel, FUR Squadron Phoenix, isn't shying away from things either. This on-rails space shooter arrives on the Switch eShop on 25th February, and it looks every bit as McCloud-ian as we'd hoped. There's a...
Reminder Cult Of The Lamb Summons Its "Biggest Update Ever" For Switch
The 'Woolhaven' expansion has arrived
[Tue 16th Dec, 2025 07:05 GMT]: Every developer is rushing to get their last announcements of 2025 out the door, and with this in mind, the team behind Cult of the Lamb has today locked in a date for their new expansion, which will be dropping on Switch and multiple other platforms. The Massive Monster...
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...
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...
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...
News Ball X Pit's First Free Content Update Bounces Onto Switch Next Week
New characters, new balls
Just when we thought we were out, BALL x PIT drags us back in. Yes, after being teased back in December, Kenny Sun has today announced that the immensely addictive roguelike will land its first free major update on 26th January — that's just one week away! The 'Regal Update' looks positively packed with even more...
Review Cassette Boy (Switch) - A Dimension-Flipping Zelda-like With A Unique Hook
Let’s twist again
While it presents itself as a chilled-out ode to Legend of Zelda–style adventuring and the Game Boy aesthetic, Cassette Boy is more than meets the eye. It opens with an ominous dream in which your protagonist is told, “If it can’t be seen, it does not exist.” From there, the game drops you into a very familiar scenario...
News Turok 2 Gets Another Update On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
Patch 3.0 is now live
Nightdive Studios has announced that a new patch for Turok 2: Seeds of Evil is now live on all relevant platforms, so that includes the Nintendo Switch. We know what you're thinking, and yes, it's not been that long since the last update, but hey, if more improvements are to be made, then we're all for it. This one includes a...
News Nintendo Switch's Hulu App Will Be Discontinued Next Month
Nintendo confirms
If you've ever used the video streaming app Hulu on the Switch, just so you know - support for it is ending next month. In a notice on Nintendo's American support page, it's been confirmed the app will "no longer be available" on the eShop, and support officially ends on 5th February 2026. Discontinuation of Hulu App on Nintendo...
Random Speedrunner Becomes First Person To Complete 'Super Meat Boy' Deathless
A rare feat
Super Meat Boy's reputation precedes it. The notoriously-difficult precision platformer is designed to be extremely challenging, and death on every single screen is basically inevitable. Amazingly, it's taken over 15 years for anyone to fully complete the game — that's get 106% completion — without dying, but it finally happened at...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (December 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in December
Hello and welcome to 2026 and the first eShop Selects of the year. You made it! Congrats! Of course, we start the year off by looking at the last month of 2025, December. And boy, what a December we had — probably one of the most-stacked we've ever had, including Metroid Prime 4:...
News Suika Game Planet Now Available On US eShop For Switch 1 & 2
Pineapple Express
We reviewed the original Suika Game back when it released on Switch in 2023, giving it a 7/10 and calling it a "ripe little puzzler", and one that you can nab for less than £3. A good thing in this economy, we can all agree. Now, fans of Suika's puzzling charms can dive into the game's equally colourful-looking sequel, Suika Game...
News One Of The Best EarthBound-Inspired Indie RPGs Gets Switch Release Date
Update: Plus a brand new trailer
Wed 16th Apr, 2025 19:30 BST: We all know just how influential EarthBound is at this point. Despite initially underselling and putting people off with weird marketing campaigns, the game (and, in turn, series) is one of the most beloved games on the SNES. So it's no wonder that EarthBound-inspired games are a dime a...
All the games we awarded a 9/10+
Just a reminder that this NA eShop sale wraps up on Sunday night, so if you've been waiting for whatever reason, there's still time to pick up some New Year treats with a nice chunky discount... For those of you in North America giving the gift of Switchmas (sorry...) this year, then the Nintendo eShop 'Hits For...
News Arcade Archives Celebrates 500 Retro Releases With Special Commemorative Game
Update: It's got 2026 underway with Space Invaders Part II
[Sun 28th Dec, 2025 02:30 GMT]: Last year in January, Hamster’s Arcade Archives series for the Switch and multiple other platforms reached 400 releases. Now, in an update at the end of 2025, it’s been officially confirmed that the retro-specialist has now hit 500 releases! Arcade...
Opinion Wishlisting Games On Switch eShop Is A Game In Itself
Thumbnail and I
I love browsing the eShop, and the clicky sounds as you scroll across it. The pleasing crispness of the chick! sound goes so well with the Joy-Con button feel. There’s that camera shutter snap! if you scroll across a game’s gallery in quick succession, and on Switch 2 there’s a thumb-cheek pop! when you hover over a 2-wide...
News Here Are Japan's Best-Selling Switch and Switch 2 eShop Games For 2025
Mario Kart World and Pokémon top the list
It’s once again that time of year where companies sum up all sorts of things about the year that was, and with this in mind, Nintendo’s Japanese branch has revealed the best-selling games on the Switch and Switch 2 eShop in 2025. This covers January through to December, and everything else in between...
News Surprise! Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Is Now Available
A free update for existing Switch players
[Thu 18th Dec, 2025 04:30 GMT]: In September, the Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone lifted the lid on a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of his farming and life sim. During the Nintendo Direct reveal, it was noted how this version would be arriving in "Fall 2025". We're now just weeks out from...
Review Stray Children (Switch) - A Surreal, Captivating, Undertale-Inspired RPG
Don’t talk to strangers
Stray Children launched on the Japanese eShop on 26th December 2024. We weren't able to review it back in October when it arrived in the West, but we've now managed to catch up with Onion Games' latest... Your dad’s missing and some weird “uncle” is at the door, claiming to know you. Stray Children just chucks you...
