Tag: Upcoming Releases
Random Fire Emblem's New Game Adds Some Serious Firepower
Is that a...?
Forget swords and shields in the arena, if you're looking for some serious firepower in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, at least one character will be packing heat. The "mysterious bride" Anatolia can be seen just before the seven-minute mark in the latest Nintendo Direct, with the narrator detailing how you can go on the attack with an...
Video 10 Exciting Games Coming To Switch And Switch 2 In August 2026
Metal Gear?!
We're quickly approaching the Autumn season of 2026 (crikey), which means the rate of game releases is slowly but surely starting to ramp up. August is packed with some pretty big-hitters too, including the likes of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered...
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Assures Fans That The Base Game Will Conclude The Story
Any potential DLC will be considered a spin-off
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has once again conducted an interview to promote the upcoming third entry in the remake series. Crucially, he has sought to reassure fans that the main story will indeed conclude with the base game. Some folks had become concerned that Square...
News Attack On Titan 3 Brings "The Final Titan Showdown" To Switch 2 This December
Experience the "riveting culmination"
Koei Tecmo and Omega recently announced Attack on Titan 3 for the Switch 2, and in an update, it's been confirmed the latest entry in the action game series will be arriving on 10th December 2026. This is a simultaneous across all platforms. This "riveting culmination" of the series sees fans of the anime and...
Video Final Fantasy XIV Online Switch 2 Extended Gameplay Showcase
Launching next week
Last week, Square Enix confirmed its MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online would be launching for the Nintendo Switch 2 on 4th August 2026. Ahead of the release, the development team has now showcased gameplay footage of this version of the game. It starts at around the 13-minute mark, and the stream runs for over two hours. While we...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For August & September 2026
Silly season begins
As usual, the number of games coming out really picks up pace as we slide into the latter months of the year. September and October are looking packed, and there's still a bunch labelled "TBA 2026" which need to slot in somewhere. Some will surely slip into next year, but be prepared for more big names slotting into the schedule...
Guide Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Characters - Every Hero Revealed So Far
Team Spirit
Fire Emblem is back! Fortune's Weave is right around the corner, and in the run-up to its release on 17th September, Nintendo is rolling out the character introductions. Just like in previous series entries, we'd wager that team building will play a huge part in the next adventure, so we've assembled the following guide for you to keep...
News This Balatro-Meets-Slot-Machine Mash-Up Will Eat Our Spare Time On Switch Next Month
Enter the CloverPit
CloverPit launched on PC last year and quickly built up quite the reputation. It sold over a million copies thanks to its super-addictive gameplay loop, and currently sits with over 12,000 reviews (the vast majority of which are 'Very Positive') on Steam. In short, it sounded like the type of thing that would be dangerous if it...
News Orbitals 'Friend's Pass' Will Provide Easier Co-Op And A Free Demo
Two for one
Honestly, we thought we couldn't be more sold on Orbitals after we went hands-on with it earlier this month. The magic of GameShare meant that the Switch 2 exclusive was already going to be pretty darn accessible, but Shapefarm and Kepler Interactive have announced this week that the game will also get a 'Global Friend's Pass' app,...
News Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Local Box Art Reportedly Updated
Update: Square Enix says the issues resulted from "human error"
[Tue 23rd Jun, 2026 04:45 BST]: Earlier this month, Square Enix revealed it would be releasing a physical version of the Kingdom Hearts Collection on the Switch 2. Apart from the fact it's a Game-Key Card release, there was also some debate about the key art on the western retail box...
News 'Croc 2' Is Getting The Remaster Treatment Later This Year
School of Croc
The team at Argonaut Games made it no secret that if last year's Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster performed well enough at launch, turning to the sequel would be the logical next step. Well, guess what has been announced today... That's right, a Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos (going back to the name used in the sequel's development)...
News Delightful Point-And-Click Murder Mystery 'Thimbleweed Park' Is Getting A Sequel
But you'll have to wait for it
Thimbleweed Park was one of those early Switch eShop delights that many of us completely fell in love with back in 2017, and a decade later, it looks like we're finally getting more. Maniac Mansion co-creators Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick announced with a fresh Steam page this week that Thimbleweed Park 2 is real, and...
Shell yeah!
Super Evil Megacorp has announced it's releasing a Switch 2 physical version of its roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate with the help of Nighthawk Interactive. This "Legendary Edition" is arriving on 27th October 2026 and pre-orders are now live across multiple websites for $49.99 (or your regional equivalent). It...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Returning in 2026
Nintendo is releasing a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 this year, and the first rating for the game has now been spotted online. It's surfaced on the title's official Nintendo store page in the US, with the ESRB rating listed as 'Everyone 10+'. According to the attached description, it will include...
News Pokopia Expansion Pass Trailer Reveals New Pokémon & A First Look At 'Part 2'
Bubbling with excitement
After revealing the release date for Pokémon Pokopia's first wave of DLC earlier today, The Pokémon Company has now shared a full overview trailer for the upcoming Expansion Pass Part 1 and given us a first look at Part 2. The trailer itself is pretty jam-packed, so let's work through it in order. We start off with a...
News Ball x Pit's Final Free Update Bounces Onto Switch Next Month
New balls, please
The time has finally come. Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun have announced that BALL x PIT's final free update is on the horizon, marking the end of 10 months' worth of content drops. The 'Naturalist' update will arrive on Switch 1 and 2 on 6th August, and it looks just as crammed with new playstyles as those that have come before...
Video Crazy Taxi: World Tour Gets A Crazy New Trailer Highlighting West Coast Map
Closed network test announced for other platforms
Sega is reviving the Crazy Taxi series in 2027, and after releasing an announcement trailer last month, it's now shared a new video. This latest Crazy Taxi: World Tour trailer introduces players to the West Coast, where you'll be demolishing sand castles, delivering pizza, and flinging muscle men...
Exclusive 'The Immortal John Triptych' Will Split Sides On Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
Mush-shtash
We could all do with a good laugh sometimes, and that's exactly what The Immortal John Triptych is promising on the Switch and Switch 2. Previously announced back in April, we can now reveal that it's launching just under a month from now on 27th August 2026. Developed by Joe Richardson, The Immortal John Triptych contains three full...
Video Get A Closer Look At LEGO's New Pokémon Sets In This Review
Gotta buy 'em all
We are rapidly closing in on the next wave of Pokémon LEGO sets, and these look really rather nice. Alongside the Smart Brick range, The Pokémon Company is also launching another round of adult-focused sets, with the Arcanine (£89.99), Rayquaza (£119.99), and Munchlax (£59.99) builds all arriving on 1st August. The kits...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Estimated File Size Revealed
It's almost here
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Switch 2 Edition is out next week, and store listings for the standalone game and upgrade are now live on the Nintendo eShop. According to Nintendo, this version of the game has an estimated file size of 45.8 GB. This size is subject to change before and after release. In comparison, the Switch version of...
News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch
Konami's 2D action-exploration game arrives this October
Earlier this month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching for the original Switch at the same time as other versions on 15th October 2026. Now, Konami's Castlevania website has revealed a little more information about this particular build, confirming the Switch...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Releases For Switch 2 On 4th August 2026
Pre-orders are now live
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV Online would be making its way to the Switch 2 in August. Now, in an update, it has confirmed its MMORPG will be launching for Nintendo's new hybrid system on 4th August 2026. Pre-orders are now available for the following versions on the Switch 2 eShop. There's...
News Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Producer Explains The 20-Year Wait For A New Game
"it was very difficult to get a team together"
Onimusha fans have been waiting a long time for Way of the Sword – over 20 years, in fact, since the release of Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in 2006. Now, in a new interview with Game Informer, producer Akihito Kadowaki has explained why fans have had to wait so long for a re
News Star Racer, Confirmed For Switch, Is The Closest We're Getting To A New F-Zero
Featuring music from Grant Kirkhope
Cast your mind back to November 2023. We reported on a pretty sweet new racing game simply titled Star Racer. Showcased on Kickstarter at the time, a Switch release was included as a stretch goal, and now it's finally on the way. Launching Q3 2026 for the Switch, Star Racer is basically the closest we're going to...
News DayZ Brings Gritty, Zombie-Survival Multiplayer To Switch 2 Next Month
"How long can you survive?"
One announcement you might have missed during the June Nintendo Direct was the news the zombie-infested survival multiplayer title DayZ would be coming to the Switch 2. The 'Cool Edition' of this title is coming this year to Nintendo's new hybrid system, and now
Rex and Pyra return next week
Nintendo is gearing up for the return of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 next week with the release of the Switch 2 Edition on 30th July 2026. To prepare fans for this enormous role-playing experience, it's today shared a brand new overview trailer, detailing what exactly to expect. This includes 60fps gameplay, 4K resolution...
News Resident Evil Movie Trailer Is Already Putting Past Adaptations To Shame
The first great RE film? Could be
A new trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil has been released, giving us a further glimpse at what's to come when it releases on 18th September 2026. Focusing on our protagonist Bryan (Austin Abrams), we catch brief peeks at some iconic Resident Evil items, including the typewriter, first-aid kit, shotgun ammo,...
News 'Maestro' Has You Conducting Music With Your Joy-Con, And It Looks Wild
Magnifico
In what could be a delightful throw-back to the gimmicky days of the Wii, Maestro is heading to the Switch and Switch 2 on 17th September 2026. Developed by Double Jack, Maestro was originally released as a VR game and has been repurposed for the Switch. The idea is simple: you use your Joy-Con to follow along with the on-screen prompts,...
News Avatar's New Fighting Game On Switch Won't Have Crossplay At Launch
An "important update" for the Nintendo community
We're now entering a rather busy time of the year for game releases, and this week sees the arrival of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. If you are planning on picking up the original Switch version, there's one thing you might want to know. In a last-minute announcement, the development team has...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.0
The Switch 2 Edition arrives next week
In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo recently announced the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy would be getting Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. It's already released the Switch 2 version of the first game, and now it's gearing up for the return of the second title with a new software update. This bumps Xenoblade...
News Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection Will See You In September
Stay in the waiting room for now
Sega and Two Point Studios have announced that Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection will launch digitally on Switch 2 on 16th September 2026. A physical launch is expected to follow for Switch 2 and PS5 on 6th November 2026. As the title implies, this is basically the complete package for Two Point Hospital,...
Video Splatoon Raiders Gets New Overview Trailer Ahead Of This Week's Release
Get ready to explore the Spirhalite Islands
Splatoon Raiders is out this week, and Nintendo's marketing push is now underway with not only promotional posters and an 'Ask the Developer' interview, but also a brand-new overview trailer. It provides another look at the mysterious Spirhalite Islands and details everything you can expect from this new...
Round Up "Incredibly Compelling" - The Splatoon Raiders Reviews Are In
Or should that be "Ink-redibly Compelling'
Splatoon Raiders, the new single-player (with lots of multi-player) spin-off Switch 2, is right around the corner. You know what that means: it's time to check out some reviews! Before we crack on, let's remind ourselves of what the lovely Alex Olney said in his review right here on Nintendo Life:...
News Stellar Blade Has Been Rated For Switch 2
It's arriving "this year"
One of the many surprises of last month's Nintendo Direct was the announcement Stellar Blade would be coming to the Switch 2 this year. Although there's no update about the release date just yet, an ESRB rating for the action-adventure featuring fast-paced combat and role-playing elements has now gone live. It's rated 'M'...
News Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Starts Next Month
No pre-order required
Activision and Nintendo have announced that an open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will take place next month from 28th August to 1st September 2026. Pre-orders will also kick off from 26th August 2026, though it's been clarified that you won't need to secure your purchase to take part in the beta. All you'll need is...
News Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Video Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
Want to replay it? Tidus too
Square Enix has released a new 25th anniversary video for Final Fantasy X, a truly momentous game that originally launched on 19th July 2001 in Japan. This comes just ahead of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster on the Switch 2, a fresh port of the beefed up duology for Nintendo's console. At the time of writing, we're...
News Bandai Namco Reveals Changes & Improvements In Tales of Eternia Remastered
Here's what you can expect
Bandai Namco is bringing its role-playing title Tales of Eternia Remastered to the Switch and Switch 2 this October. Ahead of the big release, it's been sharing additional information about what to expect on the game's Japanese website. It's now shared a very long "list of changes" detailing all of the updates. This...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Lies Of P On Switch 2
Out next month
Ahead of the release of Lies of P: Complete Edition on the Switch 2 eShop next month, multiple previews have now gone live. According to the details so far, there'll be a day one patch at launch to address some performance issues. The previews have also highlighted some issues with the quality mode. Fortunately, it's still an...
News Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Version Estimated File Size Revealed
Returning this September
Square Enix's role-playing game Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is making its way across to the Switch 2 this September, and more details are beginning to surface. According to the latest update, the Nintendo eShop page for the title now has the estimated game file size listed as 23.4 GB. In comparison, the...
News 'Stage Tour' Looks To Revive Guitar Hero's Golden Era On Switch 2
Rock on
Stage Tour, the new rhythm game from Guitar Hero and DJ Hero veterans, has been confirmed for the Switch 2. Launching toward the end of 2026, Stage Tour will support guitar controllers along with microphones and drums, replicating the golden era of rhythm games for new audiences. Granted, we think it might have a bit of an uphill battle on...
Round Up "The Game F***ing Rules" - The First Previews For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Are In
Alucards on the table
Konami revealed earlier this week that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would launch on the Switch on the same day as other platforms, extinguishing any fears of a potential delay. So mark 15th October 2026 in your diaries, folks, because it sounds like it's going to be a banger. Yes, a handful of outlets have gone live with their...
News Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Races Onto Switch 2 This September With New Open World Gameplay
Update: It's now arriving a little earlier than expected
[Sat 6th Jun, 2026 01:30 BST]: At the Summer Games Fest this year, Mattel and Milestone lifted the lid on a brand new open-world Hot Wheels game. Hot Wheels Infinite Rush will be coming to the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms on 24th September 2026 and follows Hot Wheels Unleashed 2,...
News Sega's Gamescom Line-up Includes Alien: Isolation 2 And Crazy Taxi: World Tour
It's Xenomorphin' time
Sega has announced its playable line-up for this year's Gamescom event, taking place at Cologne, Germany from 26th - 30th August 2026. Titles include Alien: Isolation 2 and Crazy Taxi: World Tour, both of which are scheduled to launch on the Switch 2. Keep in mind that you'll likely be playing PC builds of each during the...
News Final Fantasy Resonance Gets A Stunning New Trailer Ahead Of Switch 1 & 2 Launch
The HD-2D RPG adventure unfolds this October
In June, Square Enix announced it was bringing a brand-new HD-2D Final Fantasy turn-based adventure to the Switch 1 & 2. Following the initial reveal, it has now released a new trailer highlighting the art style of Final Fantasy Resonance and it looks just as stunning as previous Square Enix games...
News Ubisoft Shows Off Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition In First Gameplay Trailer
Returning alongside Retold
Following the announcement of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms, Ubisoft has now shared the first gameplay trailer. Once again, the title is included with every edition of Rayman Legends Retold, and will be added to your game library on 1st October 2026 (the same day as the...
News The Duskbloods Network Test Kicks Off On Switch 2 Next Month
Applications open next week
During Nintendo's most recent Direct broadcast, many were hoping for a final release date for The Duskbloods when it appeared mid-presentation. Alas, that didn't happen, but FromSoftware instead promised a network test for the summer, and now we have a date. Relaying the news on social media, Nintendo announced that the...
News Once Upon A Katamari Is The Latest Game To Roll Onto Switch 2
Plus new DLC is announced
Bandai Namco has announced that Once Upon a Katamari will be making its way to the Switch 2 later this year on 8th October 2026. As to be expected with the new release, players can expect improved resolution and higher frame rates. Mouse controls have also been added in which you 'roll' the Joy-Con forwards, kinda like...
News Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition Revealed For Switch 2, Launches End Of July
You say you want an Evolution
Frontier Developments (RollerCoaster Tycoon, LostWinds, Planet Zoo) is bringing Jurassic World Evolution 2 to Switch 2 in Complete Edition form on 30th July. The follow-up to Jurass
News Konami Confirms Its New Castlevania Game Will Launch This October On Switch
Simultaneous release confirmed
Last month, Konami announced Castlevania: Belmont's Curse would be launching on multiple platforms on 15th October 2026. There was no sign of the Switch logo in this release date trailer, but it's now been confirmed the Nintendo version will be arriving at the same time as other platforms. Here's the official...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Expected To Run At A Minimum Of 30fps On Switch 2
"it's exceeding our expectations"
Dragon's Dogma 2 garnered a fair bit of criticism following its release in 2024 thanks to some pretty dire performance issues. Frame rate would often tank during gameplay on PS5, and while post-launch patches certainly improved things, it was far from perfect. So it was a pretty big surprise, then, to learn of...
