Switch eShop News (Page 2)
News Nintendo Music Update Adds Another Kirby Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Featuring 115 tracks!
Nintendo's rollout of new albums for its Nintendo Music app continues this week with the release of Kirby's Dream Buffet soundtrack. This full-course multiplayer competition originally made its debut on the Switch eShop in 2022, and the album uploaded today contains a whopping 115 tracks, with a runtime of 4 hours and 57...
News Timed Xbox Exclusive Little Rocket Lab Appears To Be Releasing On Switch Soon
Classic building and resource management gets cosy
If you're a fan of cosy-style games and don't mind some classic building and resource management sim action, you might be interested in the upcoming Switch release Little Rocket Lab. This game originally made its console debut in October on the Xbox. After bein
News Hitman: Absolution Shoots Onto Switch 1 Next Week
Switch 2 version remains undercover
We last caught wind of Hitman: Absolution back in July, when developer Feral Interactive announced that it was bringing its latest remake to Switch at some point in 2025, with a Switch 2 edition to follow. Things have remained quiet on the Switch 2 front, but today, we've had news of the Switch 1 version, and it's...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Devs Showcase Every Fighter In The Upcoming Beat 'Em Up
"Most of our inspiration comes from the comic books"
We are mere weeks away from Marvel Cosmic Invasion punching its way onto Switch and Switch 2 on 1st December, and with the full character roster now out in the open, the team at Tribute Games has shared a breakdown of what we can expect from each fighter. In the above video, the team explains how...
News The Atari 50 Pac-Man Expansion Launches On Switch Next Week
Waka Waka!
Atari has announced that the Namco Legendary Pack expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will launch on Switch next week on 13th November 2025. The DLC will include the Atari 2600 version of Pac-Man alongside the likes of GALAGA, DIG DUG, XEVIOUS and GALAXIAN from the Atari 2600, Atari 5200 an
News Biped 2 Is A Delightfully Quirky Co-op Sequel, And It's Out Now On Switch
Partner up
The original Biped was a charming little co-op adventure that we rather enjoyed here at Nintendo Life, and now its sequel, Biped 2, is out now on Switch. With support for both online and local multiplayer, friends will need to partner up to complete intriguing physics-based puzzles. The game features improved mechanics and smoother...
Random Balatro's Charity Calendar Is Ludicrous, And An Absolute Must-Buy
Jimbo is a Starr
Remember that Balatro trailer when Ben Starr, the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, Dycedarg Beouvle in Final Fantasy Tactics, and Prometheus in Hades II, dressed up as the game's iconic mascot Jimbo? Need more of that in your life? Well, LocalThunk, PlayStack, and Fangamer have you covered. The video game merchandise
News Astral Ascent's Upcoming DLC Might Be The Cutest We've Ever Seen
You can pet the Vulpo
Hibernian Workshop's ace roguelike Astral Ascent has done a fair amount of growing since it first launched on Switch back in 2023. The release of the ver. 2.0 update and 'Outer Reaches' DLC mean the game is almost twice as big as it was to begin with, and it will soon be getting even bigger... and cuter. That's because the dev...
News Yakuza Kiwami And Kiwami 2 Files Sizes For Switch 2 Revealed
Kiryu need some space
Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio are expanding the Yakuza / Like A Dragon franchise on the Switch 2 with the upcoming releases of Kiwami and Kiwami 2, and thanks to updated store pages on the eShop, we now have the file sizes. Interestingly, neither game comes close to Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, which takes up a whopping 45.3GB,...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (October 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch and Switch 2 in October!
Hello, hello, hello! you know what time of the month it is? Oh yes, it's eShop Selects. And we've got some fireworks in here. Spooky season has passed and many of us are now looking ahead to the 'H' season (or perhaps there's some Turkey in the near future for you for those of...
Guide 68 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The 'Screaming Deals' eShop Sale (North America)
Scrème de la scrème
You already have too many choices on Halloween — Which outfit should I wear? Which candy should I take from the bowl? Am I brave enough to finally watch that one movie? — so let's not let 'which games should I pick up on sale?' be one of them. We've got a rundown of the very best in the 'Screaming Deals' sale below, so you...
News 10 Years On, Crypt Of The NecroDancer Is Still Digging Up Crossover DLC
Shovel Knight arrives in both NecroDancer games soon
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that at some point in an indie game's lifecycle, it will be graced by a Shovel Knight crossover. That even applies if your indie game is a decade old, it seems. Brace Yourself Games has announced that 2015's Crypt of the NecroDancer (which arrived on...
Guide 48 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Halloween Sale' (Europe)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
The spookiest day of spooky season is finally upon us, so we thought it was only right to remind you all that Nintendo's 'Halloween Sale' is still ticking over on the Switch eShop in Europe. If there's a gap in your schedule between trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving, you might just find...
News Biped 2 Waddles Onto Switch Next Month With Even More Nintendo-Style Co-Op Chaos
Step by step
We had a good time with Biped — the robo co-op platformer all about putting one foot in front of the other — when it arrived on Switch back in 2020, and what do you know, META Publishing has got even more up its sleeve. Biped 2 is set to step onto Switch on 5th November, and it looks every bit as full of Nintendo charm as its...
News Award Winning Photo Puzzler 'Viewfinder' Snaps Up December Switch Release Date
For reel
Ever since Viewfinder was first announced for Switch earlier this summer, we've been eager to find out how the award-winning photo puzzle game would hold up on the Nintendo hybrid. Well, today we learned that we don't have long to wait. Thunderful and Sad Owl Games have announced that Viewfinder will arrive on the Switch eShop on 3rd...
News YouTube Is Working With Nintendo To Make Its App Available On Switch 2
Update: YouTube says it's still on the way
[Sun 8th Jun, 2025 04:25 BST]: Switch 2 supports existing apps and games, but out of the gate you might experience some issues. If you've been trying to access YouTube on your new Nintendo system you'll receive a notice about how the software is unable to start. In case you're wondering if it will make a...
News Vampire Survivors' Latest Free Crossover Will Surely Be Its Most Addictive Yet
Poker face
Remember how much time you have sunk into Vampire Survivors? How about all the hours you've put into Balatro? What if they were... in the same game? Yep, you guessed it, Vampire Survivors is crossing over with Balatro in the new 'Ante Chamber' free expansion. This one arrives on most platforms today, but we'll have to wait a little...
News Vintage Shooter 'Mouse: P.I. For Hire' Blasts Onto Switch 2 In March 2026
Yep, this looks awesome
Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide Studios have announced that the vintage noir FPS title Mouse: P.I. for Hire will be launching on the Switch 2 on 19th March 2026. Utilising the talents of voice actor Troy Baker in the starring role, Mouse showcases stunningly authentic rubber hose animation as you explore a...
Mini Review Simon The Sorcerer Origins (Switch) - A Faithful Return To A Classic Adventure Series
Simon says spells
If you're an adventure game fan of a certain age, you’ll have a place in your heart for Simon the Sorcerer. Part of the first major wave of point-and-click adventures back in the late '80s and early '90s, Simon offered a goofy British counterpart to Monkey Island’s swashbuckling comedy. The series now returns with a faithfully...
News Tired Of Cosy Cat Games? You'll Think Again When You See This Cute Little Postman
Paws for thought
The Switch eShop is home to its fair share of cosy cat games, but in how many of them is the cat a cute little postie? Do we hear 'gap in the market'? Catto's Post Office is coming to fill that exact niche. This one arrived on Steam back in August, and publisher Cult Games has today announced that it is pouncing onto the eShop on...
Mini Review Silver Bullet (Switch) - A Gothic Arcade Shooter Full Of Tricks
Treat or Treat?
Silver Bullet’s aesthetic is dark, cartoony, and full of Halloween charm. But beneath its playful premise of a pint-sized Van Helsing rescuing puppies from the forces of darkness lies a razor-blade-stuffed apple - an arcade game with a wicked edge. Mashing genres into something unique, its crosshair shooting setup is reminiscent...
News Vampire Survivors Goes Full "Everyone Is Here" In New 'Ode To Castlevania' Update
"We could only go so far with the current licenses"
Vampire Survivors dev Poncle continues to drop hints about the upcoming ver. 1.14 update — planned for release at some point next week — and the latest reveal is a fresh batch of content for the sublime Ode to Castlevania DLC. As seen in the above trailer, the 'vania DLC will soon be treated...
Mini Review Lumo 2 (Switch) - A Delightful Celebration Of British Retro Gaming
An Impossible Mission?
Sitting down to play Lumo 2, as a gamer of a certain vintage, I fully expected to be treated to a few touching moments as developer Triple Eh? transported me back to the sweet innocence (and unbelievable stupidity) of my gaming childhood. A few nostalgia button pushes and I'd be happy enough. Sit that alongside some decent...
News Absolum And Ball X Pit Post Excellent Initial Sales, But They Deserve More
Update: BALL x PIT rolls past another milestone
Absolum and BALL x PIT recently launched on the Nintendo Switch, and they're both bloody brilliant. They're very different games, mind you, with the former being a self-described 'rogue 'em up', blending roguelike mechanics with classic beat 'em up action, and the latter being a very deliberate cross...
Mini Review Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action (Switch) - The Balatro Of Pinball Games
Cyber-nudge
Demon’s Tilt deservedly received praise for its occult-themed gameplay, with many deeming it a worthy spiritual successor to Devil’s Crush. Now, sole developer WIZNWAR is back with Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action, a cyberpunk-inspired twist that improves upon its predecessor in almost every conceivable way. Simply put, this is one...
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Reveals Final SEGA Villain For Upcoming DLC
Update: It's the 'Mad Dog' from Yakuza and Like A Dragon
In case you missed it, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is getting Sega Villains Stage DLC next year, which will see Joe Musashi face off against classic bad guys from past releases. In August, we found out Sonic's Dr. Eggman would be first up, and now Sega and Lizardcube have lifted the lid on the...
News 'An English Haunting' Might Be The Perfect Switch Game For Halloween
You better boo-lieve it
If you're after something spooky to play in the run up to Halloween this year, then you might want to consider An English Haunting from developer Postmodern Adventures. Available via the Switch eShop now, this is a classic point-and-click adventure with retro-inspired visuals and a dark, spooky atmosphere. It kinda reminds...
Review BALL x PIT (Switch) - Ballsy, Beautifully Balanced, Mercilessly Addictive
Bouncing off the walls
Here comes a ball – a great big wrecking ball, ready to smash down the headquarters of productivity that might otherwise control your life. Kenny Sun Studios’ Ball x Pit is a mercilessly addictive mix of, well, a lot of stuff. First, take a big dollop of Vampire Survivors and a healthy scoop of Breakout – then just mix...
News Delightful Looking RPG 'Witchbrook' Has Been Delayed On Switch and Switch 2
Needs a little more time in the cauldron
It feels like we have been waiting for Witchbrook for ages, and today, Chucklefish has announced that we'll be staying this way for a while longer, as the game has been delayed until 2026. Shared in a development update on the Witchbrook website, the studio thanked fans for their continued "patience, passion...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Celebrates Ninja Gaiden 4 With A Free Yakumo Skin
Another update has landed
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound got off to a solid start when it arrived on the Switch in July, and since then, it's received multiple updates, including a 60fps mode. Now, ahead of the release of Ninja Gaiden 4 on Xbox and other platforms next week, the 2D title Ragebound will be celebrating with an e
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Receives Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixes galore
Team Cherry has dropped another update for Hollow Knight: Silksong on all relevant platforms, adding in a host of fixes that should make for a more stable experience. We know y'all like a bit of stability with your updates. The patch notes here are primarily for Steam, so there will likely be a few things that won't be relevant for us...
News Croc's Switch Remaster Returns This Week With A Free 'Platinum Edition' Update
Including achievements and a new name...
Argonaut Games has announced its Croc remaster is getting a major update. It's officially titled Croc Legend of the Gobbos: Platinum Edition. This free update will be applied to the console versions of the game (including Switch) on 16th October 2025 and promises to deliver the "best possible Croc gaming...
Not to be alche-missed
When it comes to the Atelier series, variety is the spice of life. One might think that more than 25 games deep into developer Gust’s long-running RPG series, the sheen of that trademark gameplay loop of collecting materials, learning recipes, and crafting items via alchemy would start to dull a little. Yet, with the...
News Xenotilt, The Eye-Melting Sequel To Demon's Tilt, Is Out Now On Switch
Nudge nudge
If you're a fan of the stylish pinball game Demon's Tilt, then we have good news. The cyberpunk-esque sequel, Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action, is out now on the Switch eShop. Once again developed by WIZNWAR and published by FLARB, Xenotilt is absolutely bursting at the seams with neon colours, nightmarish boss characters, and big...
News Motördoom Is A Weird Mix Of Demon Slaying And BMX Tricks, But It Looks Kinda Gnarly
HELLmet
Motördoom boasts one of those genre mash-ups that it can be difficult to understand, on paper, what's going on. It's a "freestyle-sports roguelite horde shooter that combines high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and trick mechanics," its eShop listing reads, which feels like a lot of words for what can basically be boiled down...
Review Shujinkou (Switch) - Words Whup Sticks & Stones In This Innovative Dungeon Crawler
School is in session
In all the world, few things are as powerful as language. We use it to communicate all our hopes and fears and inner thoughts to each other. Words have a power all their own, which is why Shujinkou struck me as such an interesting concept; a JRPG that aims to teach players the fundamentals of Japanese. While I applaud the...
News Devolver's Awesome New Skating Game Lands On Switch 2 This December
Seriously, this one looks cool
Devolver Digital has confirmed that Skate Story will launch on the Switch 2 on 8th December 2025, and the latest trailer is looking seriously cool. Created by solo dev Sam Eng, Skate Story is a psychedelic adventure in which you take on the form of a demon made of "glass and pain". It's your job to hone your skills...
News Bloober Team Is Revisiting 'Layers Of Fear' Again On The Switch 2
Final Masterpiece Edition is coming this year
Bloober Team has announced that it is releasing a new version of Layers of Fear on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. Dubbed Layers of Fear: Final Masterpiece Edition, the game was announced as part of the company's latest financial report, in which it describes the release as "a complete edition of...
News Vampire Survivors To Bring More Chaos With Online Co-Op
More reveals coming next week
If you've played Vampire Survivors with a friend in local co-op, then you know how chaotic things can get. Heck, if you've played enough of it on your own and come up with a ridiculous screen-filling build, then you've seen how far you can push the limits. Well, poncle is finally adding online co-op to the "bullet...
News Retro FPS 'Ion Fury' Is Finally Getting Its DLC Expansion On Switch This Month
Better late than never
More than five years after its initial console release, the retro FPS title Ion Fury is finally getting its DLC expansion later this month. Titled Ion Fury: Aftershock, the expansion was originally launched in October 2023 for PC, so it's been pretty much two whole years of waiting for console owners to receive the same...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (September 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch and Switch 2 in September!
Phew. What a month, hey? It's time for eShop Selects, and it's a doozy. As we approach the holiday season, we're practically drowning in games, with two of the biggest indies of the year hitting within weeks of each other. A Nintendo Direct ensured we'd be swimming in more...
Poll So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Galaxy 2 has already topped the eShop charts
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 released for the Switch this week, and we've now got some eShop chart data, revealing which entry is the most popular so far. Perhaps, unsurprisingly, it's Super Mario Galaxy 2 – which is currently at the very top of Nintendo's digital store chart in the US,...
Community Played A Great Switch Game We Missed? Send Us Your Hot Tips
2 hot to stop
It's that time of year for our six-monthly Games We Missed round-up, when you lovely people flag great Switch games that slipped through Nintendo Life's nets. And this is the first edition since Switch 2 launched! While we've done our utmost to keep up with every new Switch 2 game after 25 of them dropped on 5th June, there have...
News One Of 2025's Best-Reviewed Games Has Quietly Released On Switch Today
Crawl through dungeons and learn Japanese in Shujinkou
2025 has been an absolutely stacked year for video games — Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Clair Obscur, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Split Fiction are just a few games that have picked up over
News Stray Children Is A "Bittersweet Fairytale RPG" From The Makers Of Moon
And it's coming to Switch this month
Onion Games has shared the Western release date for Stray Children, a childlike RPG where a young boy is transported into the world of a retro RPG and encounters a world where only children live. And it's finally coming out in the West on 30th October 2025. If that sounds familiar, well, it should! Onion Games...
News The Next Arcade Archives Release Will Have Mouse Controls On Switch 1 & 2
Gee Bee lands tomorrow
The next Arcade Archives title coming to Switch 1 and Switch 2 buzzes onto the consoles tomorrow, 2nd October 2025, and it's the first-title Toru Iwatani — the creator of Pac-Man — developed for Namco. The 1978 release Gee Bee is the next game in Hamster's huge catalogue of ports. Notably, Gee Bee was the first ever...
Video Here's Your First Look At Warframe Running On Switch 2
Expect improved FPS, load times and more
Earlier this month, the team at Digital Extremes provided a development update on Warframe - confirming a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the free-to-play title was officially in the works. Now, in a recent developer livestream, the team has shared the first gameplay footage from this particular build of the...
News Bandai Namco Is Shutting Down Another Pac-Man Battle Royale Game On Switch
It was released last year
Following the release of Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs on the Switch eShop in May 2024, Bandai Namco has now announced it will be shutting down this second battle royale entry. In an announcement on social media this week, the company revealed sales of the title would end on 1st November 2025. Gameplay services...
News Fantasy Roguelike 'Absolum' Isn't Out Yet, But It's Already Getting An Animated Series
Absolumely
From everything we've seen, Dotemu and Guard Crush Games' fantasy 'Rogue 'em Up', Absolum, is shaping up to be a decent slice of stylish fun. It arrives on Switch in just a few weeks on 9th October, but before we get to see the finished product for ourselves, the studios have made a surprise reveal about the original fantasy IP: an...
News Another Pixel Art Zelda-Like Is On The Way, But This One Stars A Pig
Swine and dine
What if the Zelda series starred the Grim Reaper? What if it starred a pig? These are questions we all ask on a daily basis, right? Well, Spindle is here to answer them. This upcoming pixel art action adventure is set to arrive on the Switch eShop on 13th October, and it looks really rather sweet. It boasts all the hallmarks of the...
