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 The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
The best Switch 2 games to play right now
So that puts it at an M, right?
Guide Best Space And Sci-Fi Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
The answer to the Ultimate Question
Nintendo Switch 2 News
TodayFri, 3rd Apr 2026
Play! Charge! Stream! Capture!
Accessory maker Genki is famous for producing a wide range of Switch-related items over the past few years, and the Covert Dock range has always been one of my personal favourites. With the original Switch, the Covert Dock enabled me to leave my OEM Switch Dock at home and take my console on the road without the added...
Review Super Meat Boy 3D (Switch 2) - Not The Finest Cut, But Still Tasty
A real meat grinder
In many ways, the gaming landscape was radically different in 2010, and one difference was a relative lack of indie releases. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for games like Balatro or Hollow Knight: Silksong to have equal sales, attention, and excitement behind them as major AAA releases, and it can be easy to forget that such...
News Tetris 99's New Crossover Event Celebrates Super Mario Galaxy, Unlock A Special Theme
Reminder: This event is now live!
[Thu 12th Mar, 2026 04:05 GMT]: Super Mario is currently celebrating his 40th anniversary, and one other announcement for MAR10 Day this week is a new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup and Grand Prix. As highlighted in the MAR10 Day celebrations on Nintendo UK's website, this new Grand Prix will take place next month between...
News Switch F2P 'The New Denpa Men' Is Getting A Switch 2 Version Next Week
Including visual enhancements, crossplay and more
As we get closer to the Switch 2's first anniversary, more and more developers are starting to release updated versions of existing titles. With this in mind, Genius Sonority has today announced a Switch 2 version of its role-playing title The New Denpa Men. After arriving on the Switch eShop in...
News Nintendo Details The Benefits Of Playing Tomodachi Life On Switch 2
Just don't expect everything
If you plan to play the Switch release Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on your Switch 2, there will be some slight improvements. As detailed in Nintendo's recently published FAQ, while there are "no differences in the software content", the gameplay will take advantage of the Switch 2's capabilities. For starters, this...
News Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Fighter Joins The Battle In "Late Spring" 2026
Here's a first glimpse
The character roster in Street Fighter 6 is about to get even bigger, with Capcom confirming Ingrid will be returning as a paid DLC character in "late Spring" 2026. Ingrid made her debut in the 2004/05 release Capcom Fighting Evolution, which was also part of the recent Capcom Fighting Collection 2. She also joined Street...
YesterdayThu, 2nd Apr 2026
Guide Best Space And Sci-Fi Games On Nintendo Switch 1 & 2
The answer to the Ultimate Question
The launch of Artemis II has gotten us excited here at Nintendo Life. For everyone at NL Towers, NASA's latest mission is the first in our lifetime to see humans journey to the moon, and potentially travel further from Earth than anyone has gone before. The astronauts' and global team's inspiring efforts have put...
News Nintendo Really Wants You To Press Switch 2's GameChat Button
Press the C Button to unlock your NSO reward
We're not joking about this, but just days after Nintendo ended its GameChat "Welcome Offer" promo, it's now running a new "Missions & Rewards" event, encouraging Switch 2 users to make use of the system's voice chat and video features. This "limited time" offer allows you to unlock GameChat themed user...
Guide 100+ Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Find Save Play' Sale (Europe)
Every game we've scored 9/10+
Another month, another whopping great eShop sale to peruse, and another round up from your friends at NL who over the years have reviewed a hefty chunk of Switch games. Indeed, a quick look in our backend (steady!) shows we've got... blimey... 3,415 Switch 1 & 2 game reviews live at the time of writing. We've been busy...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Pokémon HOME Connectivity This Week
Update: Pokémon Home Version 4.0.0 is now live
If you've been wondering when Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be getting connectivity with the storage and trading cloud service app Pokémon Home, we've got some news. The Pokémon Company has officially announced Home on Switch and mobile devices will undergo maintenance at 9:00am JST on 2nd April 2026,...
News Pokémon Home Gets An Alpha-Sized Distribution To Celebrate Legends Z-A Compatibility
Here come the big boys and girls
In case you missed it, Pokémon Home compatibility is now available (or at least rolling out) in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. And not only does that mean you can finally transfer your 'mons from the game and store them, there are also a few rewards to nab — thanks to Serebii for catching
News Former Nintendo Sales Lead Thinks Switch 2 Price Increase Is "Inevitable"
"There’s just so many outside forces that are kind of forcing their hand"
With the PlayStation 5's price increase going into effect today, lots of us are concerned about the rising cost of video games in general. Xbox has already increased its Series X and S prices, but the Switch 2 has remained static since its launch last year. But, in an...
News Capcom Jokes About Mega Man In Pragmata With This Impressive Outfit
"April Fools!"
Yesterday, after years of speculation about Pragmata being a secret Mega Man game, Capcom finally linked the two in an April Fool's joke. As you may have already seen, it shows the game's protagonist Hugh dressed up as the Blue Bomber. So, is this new outfit on display just a cruel joke, or is it actually going to be in the game?...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Pokopia Sales Slow, But It's Still On Top
And Mega Man is back in the game
Famitsu is back with the latest look at the boxed charts in Japan, and unsurprisingly, Pokémon Pokopia is still on top by a fair margin. That said, its sales have slowed down a little. If you remember, it managed a whopping 114,515 units last week, but this week it's only managed 48,772. We say "only" like that's a...
ICYMI Donkey Kong Bananza's Newest DLC Event Is Now Available
Banana powered
Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush DLC kicked off its third event of 2026 earlier this week, and it features a pair of classic Kongs in statue form that long-time fans will want to grab. 'Unyielding Strength' started on 31st March and runs until 7th April 2026 at 7:59am BST / 8:59am CET / 11:59 PT (6th), giving you a chance to grab...
News Landfall Surprises With Two Indie Hits On Switch 2, Including A Viral Horror Darling
Haste and Content Warning are out now
Landfall Publishing gave us a surprise double-whammy yesterday, 1st April 2026, on the Switch 2 eShop when it dropped two of its games on the digital storefront. One of these we knew about, but the date was up in the air - Content Warning, which has received a release on Switch 2 and Switch 1, was announced...
News Little Nightmares II Is Getting An 'Enhanced Edition' On Switch 2
2 Little, 2 Nightmarish
Following on from the release of both Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition and Little Nightmares III in 2025, the series is back once again with Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition for the Switch 2. Launching on 29th May 2026, the release will boast improved resolution and visual effects, taking full advantage of the...
Wednesday1st Apr 2026
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For April & May 2026
April shower
Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere and with it a bunch of video game bulbs are shooting up, too. Before we get to any of the games, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits cinemas on April 1st. In the middle of the month, Nintendo's putting out the next entry in the Tomodachi Life series on Switch 1 and a physical release for the...
News Pokémon Pokopia's New Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Live
Use this code while you can
Pokémon Pokopia only just arrived on the Switch 2, but it's already dishing out plenty of free goodies for trainers to claim. In case you missed it, the latest distribution is now available, allowing you to receive a free Chansey Plant. Here's a look at this large plant, which can also be used to craft a Chansey resting...
News A Lovely Little Pokémon-Themed Garden Has Opened Up In London, UK
A new Tangrowth
We all need a little bit of lightness in the world at the moment, right? Pokémon Pokopia has been providing a lot of people that on Switch 2, but if you're out and about in London between now and 30th September, there's another way you can get some adorable Pokémon goodness in your life right now. The Pokémon Company...
PSA If You Own Goat Simulator 3 On Switch 1, You Get A 70% Discount On Switch 2
Not baaaaaa-d
Goat Simulator 3 is now available on the Switch 2, with all major DLC expansions available for purchase separately, including Multiverse of Nonsense, Baadlands Furry Road, Hocus Pocus Pack, Super Duper Pack, and the newly-announced Buck to the Future Pack. If you happen to already own Goat Simulator 3 on the original Switch, however,...
Tuesday31st Mar 2026
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.6.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bob-omb Blast returns and much more!
Earlier this month, we covered a story about Nintendo teasing a new update for the Battle mode in Mario Kart World. As part of the game's latest update today, bumping the title up to Version 1.6.0, Bob-omb Blast has been added. You'll be able to have 10 Bob-ombs on hand at once, and the distance these items can...
News Nintendo Will Be "Absolutely Furious" About Latest Leaks, Says Former PR Manager
Huge claims have been made about Nintendo's 2026/7 plans
Last week, well-known Nintendo sleuth Nate the Hate revealed a whole bunch of information regarding the company's potential plans for the remainder of 2026, with a little bit of 2027 thrown in for good measure. The legitimacy of these claims is still up in the air, though it's worth noting...
News Pokémon Pokopia Teams Up With IKEA For Charming Collaboration
Head in the clouds
The Pokémon Company and furniture giant IKEA are teaming up for a rather lovely promotion, appearing in Pokémon Pokopia from tomorrow (thanks, Genki!). From 1st April until 30th June 2026 (and yes, despite the date, this appears to be official) you'll be able to visit a Cloud Island with special rooms that have been designed by...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Best Cloud Islands & Developer Island Codes
Cloudy with a chance of Poké Balls
Cloud Islands are one of the many ways you can unleash your creativity in Pokémon Pokopia, but they're also a great way of collecting resources and getting inspiration. Below, we've listed the very best Cloud Islands we've found online for Pokopia, as well as all of the official Cloud Island codes from The...
News April Fool's Comes To 'Pokémon Pokopia' With Inflatable Sudowoodo Event
For one day only
A one-day event comes to Pokémon Pokopia on 1st April 2026, celebrating both April Fool's Day and Sudowoodo, the imitation Pokémon. From 5am local time on 1st April until 5am on 2nd April, you'll be able to participate in a fun little game called the Imitation Quiz (thanks, Serebii). To answer questions, you need to interact...
PSA Switch 2's "GameChat Welcome Offer" Ends This Month, Try It Out For Free While You Still Can
Update: The free trial will end today
[Sat 21st Mar, 2026 05:55 GMT] When the Switch 2 arrived last June, Nintendo introduced a special "Welcome Offer" for GameChat, which allowed users to access these features for free for a "limited-time". As we get closer to the end of March, it means there's now just over a week left to try out these features...
News "There's Exciting Stuff Coming" - Sonic's Voice Actor Teases 35th Anniversary Celebrations
Get ready for a "massive event"
Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating his 35th anniversary this year and Sega is already gearing up for some big celebrations. As part of this, Sonic video game voice actor Roger Craig Smith has recently revealed he'll be appearing at IGN Live this June to join this "massive event" - further noting how there's some...
Guide Pokémon Pokopia: Copycat Challenge Event Guide - How To Get Inflatable Sudowoodo
An April Fool's we can get behind
Whether you're a fan of April Fool's Day or not, Pokémon Pokopia's Copycat Challenge is good fun. This short event will net you a piece of rare furniture, but you only have a short window to get it. If you're a Sudowoodo fan, in particular, you won't want to miss this one. This guide covers the Copycat Challenge...
News New Animal Crossing Songs Have Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
Direct from the 3.0 Update
Animal Crossing: New Horizons got a major update at the beginning of this year bumping the game up to Version 3.0. This included the Resort Hotel, run by the Kapp'n family, and also Luna's new Slumber Island, which you can decorate with all your items. Now, in an update to the Nintendo Music app this week, Nintendo has...
Monday30th Mar 2026
UK Charts Mario Wonder Storms Into The Top Ten Following Switch 2 Release
Wonderful!
The latest UK Charts data is here, and it's mostly a bit of a wet lettuce this week, with EA SPORTS FC 26 taking the lead once again. However, the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch 2 has helped the game storm back into the top ten to land at number 8. Quite a feat considering it was at number 29 last week. Switch 2...
News Classic Shmup 'Truxton' Returns After Nearly 35 Years On Switch 2
A brand new game launches this July
Toplan's classic shump series Truxton is making a surprise return this year with a brand new game, the first in 34 years, with Truxton Extreme (thanks, Gematsu!). Developed by Tatsujin and published by Clear River Games, the game is coming to Switch 2 on 30th July 2026 for $24.99 / €22.99 (standard digital...
Sunday29th Mar 2026
News Pokémon Champions First Details About Price Reportedly Surface
Here's what to expect from the "free-to-start" experience
Pokémon Champions launches as a "free-to-start" game on the Switch next month, and although Nintendo hasn't officially announced the pricing just yet, the first details have reportedly surfaced at PAX East in the US this weekend. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, YouTube Channel...
News Super Meat Boy Brings Brutal 3D Platforming To Switch 2 This Month
Update: Physical release announced
If you've played any of the Super Meat Boy games previously, you might be interested to hear a brand-new 3D game is arriving in 2026. In an update this week, developer Sluggerfly and the game's publisher Headup have now confirmed a Switch 2 version. While Super Meat Boy 3D does approach the brutal platforming...
News Pokémon VGC Competitions Officially Transition To Pokémon Champions
It's the "standard platform" for the VGC going forward
Last year, it was announced Pokémon's Video Game Championships would shift across to Pokémon Champions in 2026. With the "free-to-start" game's release date now locked in for 8th April 2026, it's been officially reconfirmed Pokémon's VGC competitions will transition from Pokémon Scarlet &...
Video Warframe Official Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Welcome back, Tenno
The Switch 2 version of Digital Extremes' free-to-play online action game Warframe launched this week, and as promised, it's loaded with a bunch of next-generation enhancements. If you haven't already played it yourself, the development team has now shared its own side-by-side comparison trailer highlighting all of the...
News Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Is Getting A New Patch For Switch 2
Ver.1.03.03 is releasing soon
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly for the Switch 2 will be getting its second update at some point in the near future. On the official game page, Koei Tecmo has announced the second update Version 1.0.3.03 will be "released soon" for Nintendo's new hybrid platform. This follows Version 1.03.02 earlier this month, which...
News Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Hits Switch 1 & 2 This July
Here's another look
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was announced last year and it's now been confirmed it will be coming to the Switch 1 & 2 on 2nd July 2026. It includes a single-player story mode, 900+ hand-drawn frames per fighter, a 12-fighter roster, rollback netcode and crossplay support. The standard edition will set you back $29.99 (or...
News SnowRunner Listing Spotted For Switch 2
It released on Switch in 2021
SnowRunner, a follow up to MudRunner where you drive power vehicles and overcome extreme open environments, looks like it could be making a return on the Switch 2. A Game-Key Card release for Nintendo's new platform has been spotted on Amazon. It's also popping up on other web pages. There's no official announcement...
Saturday28th Mar 2026
Video Super Mario Bros. Wonder Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Switch 2)
Spot the difference
Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park got released this week and if you're curious to see how it compares to the original game on the Switch, this video might be of interest. YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has released a side-by-side graphics comparison. This showcases the frame rate...
News Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection wasn't in the best state when it arrived last October, but Digital Eclipse has been rolling out patches since then to improve the overall experience. The latest one has now arrived, bumping the game up to Version 1.0.5 on the Switch and Switch 2. It adds a whole host of features including support...
News Dragon Quest Builders Switch Patch Available Now, Switch 2 Compatibility Update Also Released
Get building
Before Pokémon Pokopia arrived on the Switch 2, Omega Force had worked on the Dragon Quest Builders series. If you have been looking for an excuse to return to Square Enix's first entry, which was made available for the Switch in 2018, we've got some good news. Earlier this month, Dragon Quest Builders received its first update for...
News Monster Hunter Stories 3 Is Getting A Free Update, Planned For Release This Summer
And even more content is on the way
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection flew onto the Switch 2 and other platforms earlier this month, and Capcom is already looking ahead. In a new video, the game's producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has announced the team is currently preparing a free update which will arrive this Summer. It will include "extremely...
Opinion As Resident Evil Turns 30, It's Time Capcom Revisits The Classics
Where are they, huh?
Last weekend, Resident Evil turned 30 years old – can you believe it? The original game launched on the PS1 all the way back on 22nd March 1996, kickstarting an enduring franchise that’s arguably more popular now than it's ever been. I still vividly remember borrowing the PS1 trilogy from my brother, completely entranced by...
News Mewgenics Switch 2 Version Teased By Co-Creator
"Oh hi, Switch 2!"
We heard last month how the Switch 2 was "the frontrunner" for the cat-themed turn-based tactical roguelike Mewgenics, and we've now got the first glimpse of this version in motion. Co-creator Edmund McMillen has recently shared a brief video on social media showcasing the title runnin
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
Ready? Fight!
You've done it, folks. You've got through another week, so well done! It's been a relatively quite week, but we've certainly had a few things to talk about. First up, Nintendo confirmed that its digital Switch 2 games will be cheaper than their physical equivalents in North America, following the example set by the UK and other...
Friday27th Mar 2026
News Angry Birds Arrive At Two Point Museum In New Spring Seasonal Update
Update: Switch 2 release date confirmed
[Sun 22nd Mar, 2026 03:30 GMT]: We've already heard about Red joining Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds this week, and now Two Point Museum has announced its own collab with Angry Birds. This is part of a new free "Spring Seasonal Update" and it's "coming soon" to the Switch 2 version of the game. "Two Point...
Saturday28th Mar 2026
Hey baby, I think I want to carry you
A lot of arcade controllers tend to lean more towards function over form, sacrificing attractive aesthetics for something that simply works as intended. But what if you could have both? That’s exactly what accessory manufacturer Brook has attempted to do with its Fighter Starburst, a leverless controller...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Fourth Major Free Update Kicks Off Next Week
Official trailer revealed
Level-5 has continued to roll out new content for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road since its arrival on the Switch and Switch 2 last November, and the fourth free update has now been locked in. The Rising Bond DLC will be arriving next week on 31st March 2026. Here's the official description: "As Sonny Wright (Asuto Inamori)...
Friday27th Mar 2026
Rumour Nintendo's 2026 Plans Include New Star Fox & Zelda Remake, No 3D Mario
A bumper year
Nintendo is having a pretty busy 2026, with at least one game (sometimes two) coming out every single month, right up until May's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Beyond that, we don't have much of an idea of what the Big N has up its sleeve. However, NatetheHate reports that the company has a pretty big, if surprising, year planned,...
