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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...
News Open-World Survival Prequel 'Smalland 2 Lost Realms' Announced For Switch 2
Prepare for a miniature-scale adventure
Last month, Maximum Entertainment released its open-world survival game Smalland: Survive the Wilds on the Switch 2. Now, in an update, it's unveiled its next chapter in the "beloved miniature-scale" franchise with the announcement of Smalland 2: Lost Realms. The Switch 2 version will launch after other...
Round Up Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend Showcases
Stacked showcases
The big weekend of Summer Game Fest 2026 is behind us, and it sure was a stacked one. While showcases and streams were gradually trickling out over the last week, this weekend was when most of the biggies came out to play, many of which came loaded with their fair share of Switch news. To make sure that you don't miss anything...
News We've A Sneaky Feeling Nightdive's Latest Remaster Will Be Awesome
Thief in the night
Nightdive Studios has shown off its latest upcoming remaster, and it's a doozy. Thief: The Dark Project, originally released back in 1998 from Looking Glass Studios and Eidos Interactive, is making a comeback later this year on Switch and Switch 2. Visuals, textures, animations, and more have all been given some TLC for the new...
News Wonderful Monster-Catching RPG 'Cassette Beasts' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel
Back to '02
Bytten Studio, the dev behind 2023's wonderful Cassette Beasts, was teasing that it had something to reveal at the PC Gaming Show, and what do you know, it's a full-blown sequel! Cassette Beasts 2002 is another Pokémon-inspired creature collector/battler, where you'll use the magic of your cassette player to transform into and control...
News Koei Tecmo Is Bringing Its Next Action RPG To Switch 2 Early Next Year
Wo, not long to wait
Koei Tecmo has announced that it's bringing Team Ninja's next action RPG, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, to the Switch 2 early next year. Displaying gorgeous environments, slick combat, and fearsome enemies, the debut trailer is an impressive showcase; especially considering how prolific Team Ninja has been recently with the likes...
News Minecraft Dungeons 2 Joins A Jam-Packed September Schedule
Creeping in before GTA
Xbox and Mojang have confirmed that Minecraft Dungeons 2 will launch on the Switch 1 & 2 on 29th September 2026, joining what is already a jam-packed schedule as publishers try to get ahead of GTA 6. Okay granted, it's not toooo bad if you're just on Switch 2, with LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight,
News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Gets A Release Date, But Not On Switch
You 'aving a Dracu-laugh?
Konami has confirmed that Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on 15th October 2026 during today's Xbox Showcase. The thing is, you might have noticed that the Switch logo was missing from the line-up at the end of the trailer, raising a very important question: is it even coming to Nintendo's console anymore? Well,...
News Spyro The Dragon Reignites With A Brand New Entry On Switch 2
Take flight in 2027
Publisher Activision and developer Toys for Bob have announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond for the Switch 2; the first brand-new mainline Spyro game in, well... bloomin' yonks. Since 2008, if you don't count the remake trilogy. Described as Spyro's "boldest evolution yet", the new game appears to be more open than previous entries,...
News Crazy Taxi: World Tour Officially Announced For Switch 2, Launching 2027
Update: Sega clarifies generative AI use
Sega has finally – finally – shown off its revival for the Crazy Taxi series: Crazy Taxi: World Tour. Featuring music from The Offspring (because of course), the game utilises a very similar art style to the original, which is just wonderful. What's not so great, however, is that it seems to have been...
News Horror Specialist Bloober Team Is Releasing A New Star Trek Game On Switch 2
"Star Trek like you've never seen it before"
Bloober Team, the Polish horror game specialist behind titles like Cronos: New Dawn, has this week announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier in partnership with Paramount Games. It will be "Coming Soon" to the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. The game is described as a psychological story-driven...
News Digital Eclipse Reveals Its Next Retro Collection, Out For Switch 1 & 2 This November
Featuring 16 classic Barbie games
If you've ever wanted to relive Barbie's retro video game adventures, you'll soon be able to with Barbie Rewind. Digital Eclipse and Atari, the same team behind the upcoming Toy Story: Retro Roundup! + Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, has announced a new Barbie collection featuring "16 classic titles from the Y2K...
News PowerWash Simulator 2's Next DLC Will Let You Clean Up A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Take a trip to Mess Eisley this July
Hot off the back of its Adventure Time pack (which'll finally launch on Switch 2 on 29th April, after a last-minute delay), FuturLab has today announced the second wave of DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2. And yes, the Force is strong with this one. The Star Wars pack will arrive on Switch 2 at some point this...
News Kingdom Hearts, Jak & Daxter-Inspired 'Duskfade' Confirmed For Switch 2
"a love letter to the PS2 classics"
As part of today's Future Games Show, Fireshine Games has revealed a Switch 2 version of Duskfade, a 3D action-platformer that looks back to the PS2 for inspiration. The game was revealed with a 2026 release date months ago on other platforms, but it's now got a 13th August date attached, which includes Switch 2...
News One Of 2025's Best Games Is Getting A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' This Month
Wake up, Sleeper
We've seen enough 'Nintendo Switch 2 Editions' now that the promise of a replay doesn't get us quite as excited as it did a year ago. When it's one of our absolute favourites from last year, however, with so many branching paths that a replay feels completely warranted, then yes, we'll get a little excited. That's exactly what's...
News Snipperclips Dev Is Bringing Its Murder Mystery Sequel To Switch 1 & 2 Next Month
Who's that behind the mask?
SFB Games, the studio behind Snipperclips and Crow Country, popped up in the SGF Story Rich Showcase to reveal that it has another murder mystery in store for Switch 1 & 2. The Mermaid's Mask is the sequel to 2019's excellent Tangle Tower, and it'll arrive on the eShop on 16th July. Much like in the previous game, this...
News Sephiroth Will Have A New Voice Actor In Final Fantasy VII Revelation
The former VA was unable to participate
In some surprise news, Square Enix has confirmed the voice actor of Sephiroth will not be returning in Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The game's director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed this during a chat with Maximillian Dood. He explained how Tyler Hoechlin, who played the role in Remake, Rebirth and also
News Koei Tecmo Is Bringing Attack On Titan 3 To Switch 2
"The riveting culmination of the action game series"
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have this week announced they will be bringing Attack on Titan 3 to the Switch 2. As mentioned in the official press materials, this will be the "riveting culmination of the action game series" based on the popular anime and manga series by Hajime Isayama. There's no...
News It's Official, Monster Hunter Wilds Is Now In Development For Switch 2
It's happening!
After some rumours, Capcom has today confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds is officially in development for the Switch 2. More information and a release date for the Nintendo version of the game will be shared at some point "in the future". Here's the announcement from the "Developer Message" video on the Monster Hunter YouTube channel. No...
News Two New Cuphead Games Are On The Way
Get ready for new retro-inspired adventures
It's been a while since we heard from the talented team at Studio MDHR, but it's finally back, with not one but two announcements. Firstly, the developer has officially confirmed it has begun work on a brand-new hand-animated Cuphead video game. This new and ambitious project, which is still in its...
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Officially Unveiled For Switch 2, Out Spring 2027
"Launching simultaneously on all platforms"
At the Summer Game Fest 2026, Square Enix has unveiled the third and final part in the Final Fantasy remake trilogy. It's officially titled Final Fantasy VII Revelation. This next chapter, following Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Final
News We've Finally Got A Look At Alien: Isolation 2, And It's Confirmed For Switch 2
Here's your first full trailer
After that creepy teaser back in April, Creative Assembly has revealed our first proper look at the long-awaited Alien: Isolation 2, and confirmed that it's coming to Switch 2. Admittedly, it's another trailer all about vibes — if you're looking for concrete information, you won't find a lot of it here — but gosh,...
News Resident Evil Veronica Confirmed For Switch 2 Next Year
Claire obscuRE
Capcom has revealed a remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica for modern platforms, including Switch 2, coming in 2027. The first reveal during the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase, Resident Evil Veronica "revisits a classic title from the Resident Evil universe, reimagining the experience for today's players," according to Geoff...
News New Elden Ring Footage Seemingly Showcases Switch 2 Performance, And It Looks Good
Nothing tarnished about this
We've gone a whole year with hardly a peep from Bandai Namco and FromSoftware about Switch 2's Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, and then just like that, on a random Thursday, we get a release date and some new footage. What a treat! We now know Elden Ring will be dodge rolling onto the Nintendo hybrid on 28th August, and...
News Amazon Shares Statement About The Future Of James Bond Video Games
"James Bond will return"
A story from earlier this week about Amazon publishing future James Bond games has reportedly led to some confusion and concern about IO Interactive's involvement going forward. Amazon Game Studios has now issued an official response and although it's apparently "still too early to discuss future projects", the studio says...
News EA Sports Madden NFL 27 Is On Its Way To Switch 2
Update: Officially revealed, performance mode confirmed
[Sat 2nd May, 2026 03:00 BST]: A game page for a Switch 2 version of EA Sports Madden NFL 27 has appeared on the eShop and Nintendo website. The official description reveals it's "coming this August", with the eShop listing seemingly narrowing down the estimated release date to 13th August...
News Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Will Finally Rise On Switch 2 This August
'Erd(tree) it through the grape vine
After over a year of waiting (and one delay), Bandai Namco has finally given us a release date for Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2: 28th August 2026. "Your journey to the Erdtree begins here. Rise, Tarnished," the accompanying caption reads on the announcement's social posts, and rise we shall. For...
News Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Has Been Slightly Delayed
The team plans to cook up some "previously unplanned" content
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was on track for an early release in July, but fans of the series (and the fighting game genre) will now have to wait a little longer. In an update via the game's official social media account, the developer behind the title has announced it's shifting...
News LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Finally Punches Up Switch 2 Release Date
Joining a particularly stacked month
We have been permanently standing in a state of 'Squidward window meme' since LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launched on every platform but Switch 2 last month, but Warner Bros. Games finally has some release date news for us. As revealed in a new trailer (above), LEGO Batman will arrive on Switch 2 on...
News Pokémon Champions Launches On Mobile This Month, With A Special Distribution To Celebrate
Raichu are
Pokémon Champions has been out on Switch for a couple of months now, and in the coming weeks, it'll launch on mobile too. The Pokémon Company has announced that the battle-focused game will arrive on iOS and Android on 17th June, with pre-registrations going live today. Cross-save support is available in this one, for those who have...
News Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster Gets Switch 2 Release Date, Switch Version Cancelled
"We sincerely apologize"
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have shared an update about Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered. After a delay earlier this year, it's now been confirmed the remaster will be released for the Switch 2 on 1st October 2026. Alongside this announcement, Koei Tecmo has also announced this title will no longer be...
News Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition Officially Announced For Switch 2
Returning alongside Rayman Legends Retold
Following the game being listed on the Xbox store page last week, Ubisoft has now officially announced Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition. In case you missed the news in the Rayman Legends Retold announcement post, this enhanced version of Origins will be included with the standard and deluxe editions of...
News 'No Rest For The Wicked', The ARPG Soulslike From Ori Dev, Is Officially Coming To Switch 2
Ori-oh!
Moon Studios has been teasing its upcoming action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked, for a Switch 2 release for what feels like forever. Well, today, the dev made it official. This long-awaited Soulslike is officially leaving early access and launching on PC and PS5 in October, with a Switch 2 release coming "at a later date". Okay, it might not...
News Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Jumps Onto Switch 2 Next Year
A legendary reimagining
Well, this is a nice surprise! As a part of today's State of Play, Amazon Game Studios confirmed that, alongside PS5, Xbox Series and PC releases, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will also launch on Switch 2 on 12th February 2027. This "reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider game" has been updated with modern visuals...
News Here's A Look At Some Rayman Legends Retold Gameplay & Those All-Important Switch 2 Specs
This is the Ray
That's right, folks, Rayman Legends is back again in an all-new package. Rayman Legends Retold was just announced for the Switch 2, and we have already been lucky enough to play it. Above, we have shared a closer look at some gameplay footage, showcasing the detailed new visuals across some of the early levels. All of the above is...
Hands On Rayman Legends Retold - Somehow, Legends Returned, But...Why?
"We wanted to be the foundation for the future"
I have played through Rayman Legends four times in my life. I got it on PS Vita at launch back in 2013 and loved it. I played the Definitive Edition on Switch when that launched in 2017 and loved it. I went back to the original on Wii U when I finally got my hands on the system in 2022 and loved it. I...
News 'Rayman Legends Retold' Brings The Beloved Platformer Back To Switch 2 This Year
The legend continues
The leakiest announcement of the State of Play showcase is finally official. Ubisoft has announced that it is bringing Rayman Legends — the last mainline Rayman game — back to Switch 2 in the all-new Rayman Legends Retold package. While the game appears to be much the same as the one we played on Wii U back in 2013, then...
Round Up The First Previews Are In For Star Fox On Switch 2
But what DOES the fox say?
Here's a sentence we had presumed we'd never write again: we've made it to the release month of the next Star Fox game! Star Fox flies onto Switch 2 on 25th June, bringing another (another) remake of the wonderful Star Fox 64 to modern audiences. As that release date nears, we've got our first idea of how this one holds...
News Digital Eclipse Brings A Bunch Of Classic Toy Story Games To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
Howdy, partner!
Prepare your 'Oh man, I am old' GIF of choice, because Toy Story is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We'll let that gut punch sink in for a minute, but it's not all bad news, because Digital Eclipse has announced that it's got a pair of releases coming to mark the occasion. First up, we have the Toy Story: Retro Roundup!, another...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth On Switch 2
Bigger and better?
It feels like just yesterday that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launched on Switch 2, but here we are, a mere five months later, and the sequel is almost here too. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on our beloved hybrids on 3rd June (that's tomorrow!), and today, we can get an idea of what the full game has in store as the...
