Tag: Upcoming Releases
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Description May Suggest A Faithful 1:1 Remake
Dead Hand in Hand
A new description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 suggests that the upcoming remake may be a more faithful 1:1 recreation of the original rather than a complete reimagining. As covered by Go Nintendo, the description could be viewed on Google when searching for the
News Ubisoft Says The Original Rayman Legends Is "Staying Put"
Retold apparently won't be replacing it
Rayman Legends will be getting a remake later this year, and if you're wonder what Ubisoft's plans are for the original release, it apparently won't be going anywhere. In a brief response to a Rayman fan on social media, the company said the "original" versions of these games would be "staying put". In other...
News Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Switch 2 Resolution And Frame Rate Revealed
Here's what you can expect
Capcom's strong support of the Switch 2 continues, with the announcement earlier this week that it will be releasing Onimusha: Way of the Sword on the new system this September. Now, following this reveal, it has shared some details about the game's performance and resolution on each platform. In terms of resolution, the...
News Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
Make some space
One of the major announcements during the Direct broadcast earlier this week was the news Square Enix is finally releasing proper versions of Kingdom Hearts on Nintendo's platforms. The Switch cloud versions have already been discontinued from sale, with the digital release now scheduled for 8th October 2026. If you are planning to...
News The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Ready for adventure?
Earlier this year, Bethesda announced it would be bringing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the Switch 2 in 2026. Now, in an update, the game's Deluxe Edition has been rated by the ESRB. There's also a rating for the standard version of the game. It's got a ma
Guide Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct June 2026: Time, Date, How To Watch
Ink your calendar
Nintendo usually only gives 24 hours' notice before its Directs, but back in the June presentation, it revealed when the next show is heading our way. It's Splatoon Raiders that's being put in the spotlight this time, with Nintendo sharing even more details on the upcoming spin-off ahead of its 23rd July release date. Below,...
News The Walking Dead Is Getting The Beat 'Em Up Treatment On Switch 1 & 2
Get 'em, Coral
Ah, The Walking Dead... a franchise that, rather fittingly, just won't die. As such, Odaclick Game Studio and Trailmark Games have announced a new 2D beat-em-up called The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival. Coming to Switch and Switch 2, Streets of Survival is a similar endeavour to Odaclick's previous effort The Karate Kid: Street...
News Star Fox 64 Art Director Says Remake's Visuals "Bring Tears To My Eyes"
Crylat Wars
If you've played the Star Fox demo on Switch 2, then you'll know that it's an absolute visual feast, updating the N64 original to a degree we simply never thought possible (ball's in your court now, Ocarina). One person who's been open about how much the update has impacted him is none other than Takaya Imamura, the art director for...
News Crystal Dynamics Comments On Its Use Of AI In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis
Update: Crystal Dynamics director chimes in
[Thu 4th Jun, 2026 04:30 BST]: Following the news Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis would be coming to the Switch 2, fans of Lara Croft have spotted an "AI-generated content disclosure" on the game's Steam page. Crystal Dynamics has now released an official response about its use of AI in this reimagining...
News Denshattack! Is Delayed Into July To Allow "A Little More Time To Cook"
Inclement weather, perhaps
If you've tried the free demo for Denshattack! on Switch 2, then chances are you're probably itching to play the full game, huh? Well, you'll have to wait a bit longer, we're afraid. Originally scheduled to launch on 17th June 2026, it's now been pushed back to 15th July. This is to allow developer Undercoders "a little...
News Final Fantasy Revelation Will Contain Even More Minigames Than Rebirth
"That was my decision", says director
As good as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is, a lot of folks are in agreement that it suffered from poor pacing and an overstuffed world full of needless minigames. Well, if you hoped that the upcoming sequel, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, would be a bit more streamlined, then you'd best just set your expectations...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Rhythm Heaven Groove
Rhythm Heaven or Rhythm Hell?
If you watched this week's Nintendo Direct right from the very start, you will have seen a whopping two-minute-fifty-five-second trailer for next month's first-party offering, Rhythm Heaven Groove. We're rapidly closing in on that 2nd July release date, and today, the first previews have appeared online. A bunch of...
Preview Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Sees An "Unfettered" Lara Put The Survivor Era Behind Her
"It’s a blue sky horizon ahead of her"
The Tomb Raider series is one of the longest-lasting in the video game industry, going all the way back to 1996. It has graced many different platforms, including Nintendo ones. And with the increased power of the Switch 2, lots of others are coming over too, including the recently released Rise of the Tomb...
Preview Yep, Rhythm Paradise Groove Is Another Rhythm Heaven Game (Good)
Paradissonant
To some, the concept of Rhythm Paradise (or Rhythm Heaven as it likes to be called) is a bit of a hard sell. It’s a rhythm game with the most simplistic controls imaginable, often just a single button, coupled with some simple animations to go along with it. I don’t blame anyone for being a bit sceptical, to be honest, and in...
News Resident Evil Veronica Won't Let You Swap Between First And Third-Person
First-person trailer was a misdirect
Capcom has been experimenting quite a bit with different perspectives in the Resident Evil franchise recently. It started with the introduction of third-person mode in Resident Evil Village, a game that was fully first-person at launch. This was then expanded in this year's Resident Evil Requiem, which let you...
News Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Platformer Leaps Onto Switch With A Free Demo
Before a full release in September
Craving something in the vein of Donkey Kong Country after beating Nintendo's latest NSO DK Challenge? Well, Microids' Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia might just scratch that itch. Based on the Belgian comic book by André Franquin and developed by Ocellus Services, this sequel to the 2021 game is another 2.5D...
News Ninjala Returns With An Open-World Sequel Exclusive To Switch 2 In 2027
"The first half of a two part saga"
One of the many surprises of the latest Nintendo Direct was the announcement Ninjala would be making a comeback next year with a sequel. Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet will arrive "exclusively" for the Switch 2 in Spring 2027, and promises to delivers the series' "first-ever open world". It's also described as...
PSA Digimon Story Time Stranger Demo Now Available For Switch 1 & 2
Save data carries over to the full game
Digimon Story Time Stranger makes a return next month and if you're wanting to try out the Switch and Switch 2 versions before they officially arrive, you're in luck. Bandai Namco has released a demo this week for both of Nintendo's platforms, and save data will even carry over to the full release. This demo...
News Square Enix Releases Final Fantasy XIV Online Switch 2 Gameplay Trailer
Early access begins this August
During the Nintendo Direct this week, Square Enix's upcoming release Final Fantasy XIV Online featured in a sizzle reel towards the end of the presentation. Although it was only on display for a moment, it was arguably the best look at this version of the game yet. Now, Square Enix has released a gameplay trailer of...
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Link's New Ocarina Of Time Design?
Links of the Past
It might not have been the biggest surprise out there (thanks, leaks), but yesterday's Direct brought with it the news that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake is real, and it's launching at some point this year. The
News Nintendo Showcases Every Direct Game In A New Infographic
Which have you got your eye on?
Nintendo has released a new infographic showcasing every major game featured in its latest Direct. We understand that there were some concerns around the pacing and content of the recent showcase, but damn, when you look at the full line-up here, it's hard to argue with the sheer quantity and quality. The highlight,...
Round Up The First Previews Are In For Alien: Isolation 2
Do they admire its purity?
In what might be one of the biggest surprises of this year's Summer Game Fest showcase, Alien: Isolation 2 was confirmed for the Switch 2, expanding upon what is easily one of the finest survival horror games of all time with a full-fat sequel. It's still a ways off at this point, but some outlets have been lucky enough...
News Anime Co-Op Platformer 'Orbitals' Finally Picks Up A Release Date, Exclusively On Switch 2
It Takes Toon
We have been eagerly awaiting more news about Orbitals ever since it was first revealed at last year's Game Awards, and thanks to the latest Nintendo Direct, we finally have a release date. This anime co-op adventure will jump onto Switch 2 (as a console exclusive, no less) on
News Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Storms Onto Switch 2 Later This Year
Another third-party banger
If some publishers made the mistake of not supporting the original Switch enough, it seems that many have learnt their lesson for the Switch 2. The recent Direct was stuffed to the brim with third-party titles, and one that snuck in during a late sizzle reel was the rather excellent Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2...
News Vanillaware's Underrated Wii Gem Returns On Switch 1 & 2 Early Next Year
4K Muramasa? Sold!
With such a crammed Nintendo Direct, there was far too much to give every single announcement in the June showcase its own post (check out our round-up for the full rundown). However, we didn't want to skip highlighting this gem that popped up: Vanillaware's Muramasa is returning in the form of Muramasa: Revenant Blades...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Comes To Switch 1 & 2 This December
A holiday treat
Those hoping that Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World might be right around the corner had better temper their expectations a little. While the game is launching this year, we still have a fair few months to wait. As revealed in the Nintendo Direct, The Withered World will launch on Switch 1 and 2 on 3rd December, making it a...
Guide Nintendo Treehouse: Live June 2026 - All Switch 1 & 2 Gameplay Reveals
Star Fox! Splatoon! Rhythm Heaven!
If the 50-minute Direct wasn't enough for you, Nintendo followed it up with a whopping 90 minutes of gameplay footage from some of those upcoming games in a Treehouse: Live show. Watching the equivalent of a feature-length film right off the back of a stacked Direct is a lot, so we've provided the following...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Is Joining The Sequel On Switch 2, Out This September
Experience the "Complete Edition" of Team Ninja's action RPG
Earlier this week, Koei Tecmo announced it was bringing Team Ninja's action RPG Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember to the Switch 2 early next year in 2027. If you're wondering about the first entry, the good news is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition has now also been announced for...
News Kingdom Hearts Switch Cloud Versions Discontinued From Sale
Playable until June 2027
One of the highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct was the news Square Enix would finally be releasing proper versions of the Kingdom Hearts games for the Switch and Switch 2. This followed on from the news last month about the cloud version demos being removed from the eShop in certain locations. Now, in another update,...
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Price And Box Art Revealed
Lookin' good
With Nintendo now confirming that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will launch for the Switch 2 on 17th September 2026, it's also graced us with the official box art. Let's start with the price. Fortune's Weave will cost $69.99 on the North American eShop and £58.99 in the UK. Physical is likely to be a bit more expensive for both...
News Rhythm Heaven Groove's Multiplayer Modes Look Like A Game Night Essential
Feel the beat
Keen to make sure no one missed any hot Rhythm Heaven Groove content, Nintendo plonked it right at the very start of today's Direct, and it continues to look wonderful. Today's new overview trailer gave us a taste of some of the 80 new rhythm minigames available in Groove, but the thing that really caught our eye was the multiplayer...
News Enjoy Vibrant Visuals With Minecraft's Native Switch 2 Release
Creeping out later this year
A little game called Minecraft, you might have heard of it, is getting a native release on Switch 2 later this year. You'll be able to enjoy the new(ish) 'vibrant visuals' display with enhanced lighting, while importing any creations you've already done on the Switch version. Unfortunately, there are no details as to...
News 'Stellar Blade' Brings Style And Sauciness To Switch 2 "This Year"
Stellar physics
Korean dev Shift Up's hit action-adventure Stellar Blade is coming to Switch 2 this year. As revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, the game came out on PS5 back in 2024 with Sony publishing. Featuring scantily-clad ladies battling an assortment of vile monsters, it caused quite a stir, too, with its pretty ladies and impressive...
News Star Fox Developer Revealed, As Free Demo Barrel Rolls Onto Switch 2
Home (Circuit) Coming
We are approaching Nintendo's next big Switch 2 release with Star Fox, and today, we've learnt the development team behind it all. As revealed on Bluesky, Velan Studios is behind this one. "We’ve been passionately working on this for a while, and we’re so proud to finally share it with the world: Velan Studios is the...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Is Finally Getting A Release On Switch 2
Fantaztic
Sega and Atlus brought the big guns to the Nintendo Direct today with Persona Metaphor: ReFantazio for the Switch 2. Originally released in 2024, the JRPG garnered critical acclaim across the board for its visuals and mechanics, and fans have been itching to see it launch on Nintendo's console. Your wait is almost over – it will release...
News Lies Of P's Soulslike Puppetry Comes To Switch 2 This August
No strings attached
Here's one for the Soulslike fans out there. Lies of P is heading to Switch 2 on 6th August in an all-new 'Complete Edition'. This new version of Neowiz and Round8 Studio's 2023 action game bundles the 'Overture' expansion in with the base game, and from the brief look we got in the Direct, it seems to run at a pretty solid...
News Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition Slashes Its Way Onto Switch 2 This Month
Another arrow in Capcom's quiver
Capcom was relentless with the game reveals in the recent Nintendo Direct, and has confirmed that Devil May Cry 5 - Devil Hunter Edition will launch on the Switch 2 on 23rd June 2026. Boasting 60fps gameplay in both docked and handheld modes, you'll take on the roles of Dante, Vergil, Nero, and V and battle hoards...
News Bloober Team Is Bringing Its Cyberpunk Horror To Switch 2
Redux, reuse, recycle
It wasn't too long ago at all that Bloober Team gave us the heebie jeebies with Cronos: The New Dawn on Switch 2, but what do you know, the studio has another horror in the tank for the Nintendo hybrid. It's 2020's Observer: System Redux that's coming our way this time, launching on Switch 2 on 18th June. For those who missed...
News New Joy-Con Colours And A Stand-Alone Direct Are Inbound For Splatoon Raiders
Shiver down your spine
Nintendo had more info to share on Splatoon Raiders in today's Direct, but it looks like there is even more in the pipeline. After giving us a closer look at some gameplay (which still looks very Salmon Run-y), we learned that a stand-alone Raiders Direct will be coming our way on 30th June, where we'll hear even more about...
News Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed For Switch 2, New Gameplay Showcased
And the series so far is coming to Switch 2
Square Enix dropped a banger during the Nintendo Direct today, confirming that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch on the Switch 2 at the same time as other platforms. It's no massive surprise given the company's focus on multiplatform releases these day, but it's still welcome news, nevertheless. No release...
News Deltarune Chapter 5 Finally Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 This Month
A Rune with a view
It's time, Deltarun-ers! Toby Fox's 8-4 popped up in the Nintendo Direct to reveal that Deltarune Chapter 5 will launch on Switch 1 & 2 on 24th June. We got a closer look at some gameplay, showcasing more of the series' classic writing and 'bullet hell' turn-based battles. It looks like... more Deltarune — and hey, that's not a...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Real, And It's Launching This Year
This Hy-rules!
Yep, it's real folks. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting the full remake treatment on Switch 2, and it's launching this year. Nintendo didn't show too much in the debut trailer, but we did get a glimpse of Link snoozing while the narrator provides some of the game's early lore. In terms of art style, it seems Nintendo is...
News The Duskbloods Is Still Looking For A Release Date, Even After A Direct Appearance
FromSoft, with love
We really thought we were going to get a release date for The Duskbloods, for a second there. But no. FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive has been in the pipeline since the console's reveal Direct last year, and today's update revealed nothing more than the fact that a closed network test is taking place this Summer. There was a...
News Final Fantasy Resonance Returns To Turn-Based Battles With HD-2D Visuals
Launching on Switch and Switch 2
Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a new entry in the series that boasts HD-2D visuals and turn-based battles. Characters from other entries will also make appearances, including Cloud and Tidus. This brand-new HD-2D FINAL FANTASY adventure is the first HD-2D game in the franchise, featuring the...
News Xenoblade Genesis Announced For Switch 2, Launching 2027
Back at it again
Hot on the heels of a bunch of Switch 2 Editions, Nintendo announced a brand-new game in the Xenoblade series, Xenoblade Genesis. This one will launch at some point in 2027, and it looks... big. We feel like we've still only seen a tiny slice of this one at the moment, but the reveal trailer showcased a giant open world (on the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, And 3 Are All Getting Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
The first game is available TODAY
Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are all getting Switch 2 Editions. Each will benefit from full 4K support on compatible TVs and full HD resolution in handheld mode, all at a silky-smooth 60
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Is Yet Another September Release
"It's a weave, I call it the weave"
Nintendo has confirmed that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will launch exclusively on the Switch 2 on 17th September 2026. A Special Edition called the Dagdan Collection will launch alongside a Standard Edition, containing all sorts of extra goodies, including a steel game case, character art cards, a map of Dagda,...
News Toys For Bob Hopes The New Spyro Adventure Will Be The "First Of Many"
"we're going to have to take some risks"
The recent Xbox showcase included an awesome reveal for Spyro: A Realm Beyond; the first mainline Spyro adventure since 2008. It's currently scheduled to launch in 2027 for the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. In a new interview with GamesRadar+, Paul Yan, the studio head over at
News Surprise! Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Is Heading To Switch 2
Shoutout to my X
It's set to be a day of announcements, it seems. Before the Direct can even get underway, Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy X/X-2 will be getting an all-new Switch 2 version later this month. The HD Remaster will arrive in its new form on 23rd July, with pre-orders going live on the eShop today for £44.99 / €49,99...
News 'Culdcept Begins' Switch 1 & 2 eShop Pre-Orders Open, Includes Early Bird Discount
"The first new entry in the Culdcept series in 10 years"
After a 10-year hiatus, the Japanese series Culdcept is getting its first new entry for Switch and Switch 2 on 16th July 2026. Ahead of the release of Culdcept Begins, it's been announced pre-orders have officially gone live this week on the eShop for both versions of the game. There's also...
