Tag: Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Feeling ravenous
Nintendo has released its latest financial data, and as per tradition, it's also reconfirmed the release windows for its upcoming software. There are zero Switch 1 titles here – nada – so we'll be focusing purely on the Switch 2. There are some serious big hitters though, with Samus making her grand return at the start of 2027,...
Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #9 - The Grand Finale
Ganon Fodder
Now yes, I know I said this series was going to work on a weekly basis, but as we hit launch week, I suddenly realised that this wouldn't give me time to touch on the big finale. And that wouldn't do! I've recapped everything from the Great Deku Tree to the Spirit Temple - did you really think I'd be able to stop without a nod to the...
Video Here's 12 Minutes Of Brand New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Gameplay Footage
Deku-licious
We're excited for Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. You're excited for Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. Let's bundle that excitement together ahead of launch, because we've got even more brand-new gameplay footage for you. Yes, the game may officially launch in a matter of hours, but we're still eager to soak up as much about the...
News "Worth Your Time" - Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Another Switch 2 stunner
Reviews for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are live, and that includes a tech-focused assessment from John Linneman over at Digital Foundry. Naturally, Linneman heaps praise upon Nintendo's remake, with really only a couple of minor nitpicks. To start, resolution ranges from 1080p up to 1440p when docked and from 720p...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time On Switch 2
HYAAAH or lower?
The week is finally upon us, folks! We are less than 24 hours away from the launch of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, and to say that we're all excited would be an understatement. Our excitement is made all the bigger by the fact that the game's reviews are now in, so we can start to get an idea of what the full experience has in...
News The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel Is Reportedly Still "More Than Two Years Away"
You are over-encumbered
After initially announcing The Elder Scrolls 6 all the way back in 2018, Bethesda has now officially confirmed its subtitle: Sentinel. Ooh. However, if you're under the impression that this means the game is somewhat imminent, a new post from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier suggests that it is still "more than two years away"...
News The First Review For Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Is In
Famitsu delivers its final verdict
It's a huge week in gaming with the highly anticipated launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2. The first review from the famous Japanese outlet Famitsu has now officially gone live. So, what did it think of Nintendo's remake? If you aren't familiar with this publication's unique scoring...
Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #8 - High Spirits
Mirror, mirror...
With five Sages under my belt, it was time to head off to the final temple in my Ocarina of Time replay to pick up the last of 'em before the big showdown (not technically the 'last', but you catch my drift). I chose to polish off the Shadow Temple last week, so I was left with no other direction than to head west to the Gerudo...
News "I Had Some Overdue Homework" - Ocarina Of Time Remake Features More Water Temple Tweaks
Yes, Aonuma knows how much you hate those Iron Boots
It's no secret that Eiji Aonuma can see the issues with Ocarina of Time's Water Temple. The series producer spoke about it when the game launched on 3DS, and it continues to haunt him today, as he's brought it up once again in the latest Ask the Developer interview. "I had some overdue homework:...
News 'The Elder Scrolls 6' Finally Has An Official Title
And a title logo
We forget quite how long we have been waiting for official news from the next entry in Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls series, and now the studio has finally, finally lifted the lid on its title. As revealed by Todd Howard himself in a new studio 40th anniversary video, the next game in the series is titled The Elder Scrolls VI:...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Cast Features A Returning Voice Actor From The N64 Original
Vocal hero
Nintendo has today shared even more insights into the development of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 in the latest chapters of its Ask the Developer series. One such story is all about the new voice cast, which apparently features some familiar pipes. Series Producer Eiji Aonuma and game Director HokWai Ng explain that the team didn't want...
News Hey Barbie! PowerWash Simulator 2's Next DLC Gets Pretty In Pink On Switch 2 Next Month
Never Kenough
Pink really does go with everything, it seems, as developer FuturLab has announced that PowerWash Simulator 2 will be getting some Dream House DLC next month. The Barbie Pack DLC launches on Switch 2 on 3rd December for $7.99 / €7.99 / £6.50, and just as you might expect, it looks very, very pink. This one includes five new...
News Cosy Witch RPG 'Witchbrook' Will Support Crossplay Between Switch 1 & 2 At Launch
Switchbrook
It has been a good couple of weeks for Witchbrook news. After keeping an eye on Chucklefish's witch RPG for years, we finally got a release date in last month's Indie World Showcase (28th January, for those wondering), and now the developer has confirmed that Switch 1 & 2 players will be able to play with each other at launch. As...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Stellar Blade's Switch 2 Port
Is it a stellar port?
It's all about Link this week, but there is another notable release arriving for the Switch 2 on the same day. It's Shift Up's action game, Stellar Blade. We've already taken a look at the port here on Nintendo Life, and despite some drawbacks, Eve's outing stands tall on the hybrid platform. Here's how we summed it up:...
News Nintendo Shares Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Design Sketches
Ink's awakening
The latest Ask the Developer interviews are positively packed with interesting tidbits about the making of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. One such story is all about the game's reimagined visuals, which Nintendo was even kind enough to share some initial sketches of. According to Art Director Aya Shida, the team was consciously...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Development Team Has Been Revealed
Inside job
Nintendo has just released the first two parts of a new Ask the Developer series all about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. Alongside a bunch of interesting insights about the game's development, the interview also finally reveals the development team behind it. As it turns out, the Switch 2 remake was developed...
News HoYoverse Announces Cosy Galactic Life Sim 'Petit Planet' For Switch 2
The free-to-play title launches in 2027
HoYoverse, the company known for games like Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero, has announced it's bringing the cosy free-to-play galactic life sim Petit Planet to the Switch 2 in 2027. It shared news about the Nintendo version of the game at the end of its latest "pre-launch special program" broadcast...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse Plays Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy
A special broadcast timed in with Pikmin Day
Apart from its Pikmin Day Direct, Nintendo has announced it's hosting a special Treehouse broadcast for Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy. Its airs later today on YouTube and will give fans a better look at this version of the game, and what you can expect before you jump into it on...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For November & December 2026
It's nearly OoT
As the fog on the moors begins to clear after Halloween, we head into the month of November with the biggest game of the year on the horizon. Not that one. That one. Yes, Nintendo gamers will have their eyes on the imminent return of a little green-garbed boy and his fairy this month, although it's worth pointing out some of the...
News Capcom Officially Reveals Fourth Mega Man: Dual Override Robot Master
"He's cooking up a storm"
Capcom continues to build excitement for Mega Man: Dual Override, and following the official reveal of Tank Man earlier this week, it's now lifted the lid on Cook Man. He is one of the many Robot Masters coming to the game. This master chef is ready to slice and dice Proto Man and the Blue Bomber when his game launches on...
Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #7 - Grave Expectations
Dampé my spirits
Would you look at that, we are rapidly closing in on the release date of Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 and the end of my Dungeon Crawl replay of the N64 original. Doesn't time fly? With the much-discussed Water Temple out of the way, it was my decision where to head next. Despite Saria telling me to
Video Nintendo Highlights Eight New Things In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Switch 2)
What are you most excited about?
Zelda: Ocarina of Time returns next week, and if you're not already sold, Nintendo has now released a new video highlighting "just some of the ways" Link's quest has been remade for a whole new era. All up, there eight different things featured in the trailer above. While it's nothing we haven't already seen, if you...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online's Sixth Expansion 'Evercold' Launches February 2027
New job and much more revealed
Now that the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online is available on the Switch 2, Square Enix is looking towards the game's sixth expansion, Evercold. We previously heard how it would be coming in January 2027, and now at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Tokyo this weekend, Square Enix has announced the date has been...
Video 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In November 2026
Zelda, Pikmin, Stellar Blade and much more!
November is an absolutely huge month for video games, and on the Nintendo front, the main spotlight is on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. While this remake is probably the most anticipated Switch 2 title of the year, as you can see in our video above there are plenty of other exciting games to look...
News Nintendo Showcases Every Switch 1 & 2 Indie World Game In New Infographic
Do any take your fancy?
It has been a couple of days since the Indie World Showcase, so, just like clockwork, Nintendo is on hand with its handy infographic, featuring every title in the presentation. While it might not have been wall-to-wall bangers, a quick glance at the pic showcases that there was a lot of good stuff on display — particularly...
News Bethesda Is Reportedly Ready To Reveal The Official Title Of The Elder Scrolls VI
We might already know what it's called...
Apart from the recent release of Oblivion Remastered on the Switch 2, Bethesda has been keeping itself busy with the next major chapter in The Elder Scrolls series. Back in August, we heard how the Xbox boss Asha Sharma was treated to a live playthrough of the upcoming title (who also teased
News Cronos: The New Dawn's 'Lazarus' DLC Launches Next Year On Switch 2
Watch the spooky new story trailer
Those who enjoyed blasting through space nasties in Cronos: The New Dawn last year, listen up! The game's Lazarus DLC has just got a brand new story trailer and it looks hella spooky. Don't be fooled by the December release date at the end of the new look, the expansion is set to launch on Switch 2 slightly later...
News Taito Milestones 5 Announced For Switch, Here Are The Games Included
Developed in collab with Hamster Corp
Taito Corporation is back with another retro collection of games! Taito Milestones 5 for the Switch will be launching in Japan on 28th January 2027 for 5,720 yen. It comes loaded with 10 titles from Taito's "rich catalog" spanning across multiple decades. Here's a translation of the official announcement, and a...
News Wonderful Wizard RPG 'Witchbrook' Finally Has A Switch Release Date
Not long to wait!
We have been looking out for Witchbrook news for years now and in today's Indie World Showcase, it finally got a Switch 1 & 2 release date. Chucklefish's delightful-looking witch RPG will launch on our beloved handhelds on 28th January 2027 — which is only three months today... terrifyingly. The new trailer gave us yet another...
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase October 2026 - Live!
Indiedeed
Ah yes, just when you thought October couldn't get any busier! Nintendo's next Indie World Showcase is right around the corner, promising 15 minutes of news and announcements on all those incredible indies heading to Switch 1 and 2. It may not be the longest presentation, but boy are we excited! This year has been particularly stacked...
News Hori Unveils Brand New Legend Of Zelda Switch 2 Products
Just in time for the OoT remake
Timed in with the launch of Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 next week and Zelda's 40th anniversary celebrations, Japanese accessory maker HORI has announced a brand new line of Zelda-themed products. As highlighted on its website and social media, these items include a "slim hard pouch" (4,480 yen), a shoulder...
News Capcom Reveals Another Robot Master For Mega Man: Dual Override
Meet the "robot oil manager"
Capcom has been building excitement for Mega Man: Dual Override with new details and gameplay footage. Now, it's shared some footage of the Robot Master, Tank Man. As highlighted by Rockman Corner, this news was shared last week at Capcom's Paris Games Week Panel. It also gives us a brief look at his stage, which shows...
Both events have already "sold out"
Ahead of the launch of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Switch 2 next week, Nintendo has officially revealed its midnight launch plans for the New York and
News Shenmue 3 Enhanced Has Been Delayed Into Next Year
Shenmove over
Those looking forward to dive into some Shenmue III Enhanced before the year is up better temper their expectations, as ININ Games has today announced that the remake is being shifted into 2027. Despite sitting on a mysterious 'Q4 2026' release window for a while now, the dev today announced in a newsletter (via Shenmue Dojo) that it...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion Lands New Roguelike Game Mode In Upcoming Doomsday-Themed DLC
Dormammu, I've come to bargain
Tribute Games and Dotemu have been teasing us with Marvel Cosmic Invasion's upcoming 'Siege of Castle Doom' DLC for a while now. We learnt that Sue Storm and Doctor Doom will be joining the fray as playable characters in the last news drop, and today, we've finally got some details on the expansion's new game mode...
ICYMI Cult Of The Lamb Summons A Switch 2 Version, Includes Free Upgrade Path
Join the cult today
Cult of the Lamb has continued to receive all sorts of updates since it launched on the Switch, and now developer Massive Monster has shared some massive news. The title, where you start your own cult and build up a loyal following, will be getting a Switch 2 version next week on 22nd October 2026. If you own the existing...
Countdown Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Dungeon Crawl #6 - Forget The Hate, It Still Floats My Boat
These boots are made for sinking
It's the one we've all been waiting for. I am six weeks into my Ocarina of Time N64 playthrough, taking a look at one dungeon each week, and I have finally arrived at the most-discussed of the bunch. After clearing the halfway point with the Fire Temple, it was time to tackle the Ice Cavern and head back over to...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Has Been Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You and Mii
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort releases tomorrow (22nd October), and Nintendo is making sure that launch day goes smoothly by releasing its very first update. The ver. 1.1.0 update is now available. As is often the case with these launch-day jobbies, its purpose is mainly to enable all of the online modes so everyone can play some...
News Award-Winning Indie Horror 'Mouthwashing' Finally Arrives On Switch This Month
Eye spy
Creepy space horror Mouthwashing became something of an indie sensation when it launched back in 2024. After racking up over 500,000 Steam sales, publisher Critical Reflex announced that a Switch version was in the works and now (a year on from that announcement), we finally have a release date. As revealed in yesterday's Xbox Showcase,...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
Update: File size spotted on download card
[Wed 9th Sep, 2026 02:30 BST]: The digital listing for the Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now live on the eShop and it includes the game's estimated file size. According to Nintendo's official store, Link's classic Nintendo 64 quest "remade for a whole new era" is estimated to...
News Ubisoft's Extreme Sports Playground 'Riders Republic' Launches On Switch 2 This December
Jump into a massive multiplayer sandbox
Ubisoft has shown strong support for the Switch 2 since its launch last year, bringing franchises such as Assassin's Creed to the system. Now, in a special 5th anniversary livestream this week, the Riders Republic team has announced a Switch 2 version of the game is on the way. This massive multiplayer...
News Surprise! Aspyr Is Remastering A Shrek Game
Update: Shrek 2 Remastered officially announced
[Sat 17th Oct, 2026 07:00 BST]: Aspyr Media, the team behind the recent Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth ports for Nintendo platforms, has apparently got a remaster of Shrek 2 in the pipeline. This announcement has seemingly been leaked ahead of schedule via an official Xbox Store listing. A
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Resort it out
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort takes us back to Wuhu Island on Thursday, but as is customary, reviews have gone live prior to launch, and the critical reaction seems pretty warm. Sitting on a Metascore of 79 from 46 reviews at the time of writing, this return for Nintendo's 'Sports' following 2022's Nintendo Switch Sports has hit the...
News Pixel Art RPG 'Drova' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel Next Year
Torn to be Wild
Developer Just2D and publisher Deck13 have announced that a sequel to the 2024 RPG Drova - Forsaken Kin is in the works, and it'll be coming to Switch 2 at some point next year. Drova II - Torn Lands boasts the same pixel art aesthetic as its predecessor and continues its fantasy story, though it looks like the dev has aimed to go...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy Resonance
Did it resonate?
After a slice of nostalgia? Final Fantasy Resonance arrives later this week on 22nd October, and it looks to be a real series throwback. With that release date right around the corner, Square Enix has lifted the lid on the game's reviews today, so we can get a good idea of what to expect from the full release. Here at Nintendo...
News New Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Trailer Is A Throwback To The '90s N64 Ads
Art thou hyped?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time might not be Nintendo's next Switch 2 exclusive (don't worry Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, we haven't forgotten about you), but the looming 5th November release date means that the marketing campaign is in full swing. We're getting new trailers, shorts and TV spots all over the place at the...
News "Wow, What A View" - Shift Up Shows Off Stellar Blade's Stunning Photo Mode On Switch 2
"Focus on what's important"
Stellar Blade will grace the Switch 2 next month, and ahead of the official launch, developer Shift Up has released a new trailer for this version, showcasing the game's Photo Mode. This will allow you to "transform each moment" into your own personal masterpiece. Attached to this mode are precise controls, dynamic...
Reminder Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 Prologue Demo Now Available
Join the hunt today
[Thu 15th Oct, 2026 03:05 BST]: Last month, Capcom announced it would be releasing a Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on the Switch 2. It's now provided an update about this, announcing it will be available next week on 19th October 2026. It will be a completely free download and allows you to carry your save data over to...
News Nintendo "Underestimated" Zelda Switch 2 Console Sales, But Promises Restocks Are On The Way
"Please be patient"
If you are anything like us, the reveal of the special edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console last month was quickly followed by the dreaded realisation of "oh no, I need this". Alas, for many, this need has not been fulfilled, with supply shortages making those all-important pre-orders far rarer than we'd like them to...
Round Up The Reviews For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Campaign Are In
Here's what the critics had to say
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 officially launches for Switch 2 and multiple other platforms next week on 23rd October 2026. Early access for the campaign has also gone live this week, and the critic reviews are now rolling in. If you haven't already seen it, we've also shared our own impressions of the Switch 2...
