Tag: Updates
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Announces Cross-Play In New Road Map
Here's what's next
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is now two years old, and to celebrate the second anniversary this week, Bandai Namco has detailed what's next. The battle is "far from over", with more events, free updates, game modes and additional fighters planned for the remainder of 2026 and throughout 2027. Some new modes joining the game in...
News Fortnite X Sonic Collab "To Be Continued"
Is that...?
Epic's free-to-play battle royale Fortnite appears to be expanding on its in-game collab with the Sonic the Hedgehog series. As part of the blue blur's ongoing 35th anniversary celebrations, Sega shared a new teaser trailer for Fortnite x Sonic during its Club Chaos livestream. In it, you can see what looks to be...spoiler alert...Metal...
News Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Announces Tekken Collab
Reina gets ready for the next battle
SNK has already expanded the roster in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves with characters like Ken and Chun-Li from Street Fighter, and next up is a challenger from the Tekken series. It's Reina, who made her debut in the latest entry Tekken 8, and she's arriving on all platforms t
Return to the track this November
Sega has officially revealed "Year Two" of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will get underway on 3rd November 2026. As part of this, players can expect "major day one updates", more free characters and Season Pass Two. Here's the rundown of what's on the way, and you can see the full showcase in the video above. Sonic...
News Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 Update To Improve "Image Clarity And Sharpness"
Good news, Witchers
Last week, CD Projekt Red released The Witcher 3 Remastered on multiple platforms, including the Switch 2. The developer has now provided an update in its latest set of patch notes about what exactly is in the works for the Switch 2 version of the game. The plan is to introduce the same "global changes" as other platforms, while...
News Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Comes To Astral Ascent In New Crossover Update
For those who come after
We've been patiently hoping that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 would make its way to Switch 2 ever since it consumed our every waking hour last year. Sandfall is still yet to make that happen, but in the meantime, we have a crossover with the wonderful roguelike Astral Ascent, which we can play right now. As revealed in...
News Two Point Museum's Cutest Collaboration Is Now Available, And It's Free
Little Kitty, Big Museum
There are very few games that we wouldn't benefit from having a cute cat added to it, and Two Point Studios knows it. The dev has just revealed a collaboration between Two Point Museum and Little Kitty, Big City, adding Double Dagger Studios' adorable cat sim to the museum planner. This free update (yes, it's free) adds...
News Pokémon HOME FireRed & LeafGreen Compatibility Update Now Live (Version 4.1.0)
Update today, trainers
Trainers have been waiting for a few months, and now The Pokémon Company has finally rolled out the Pokémon HOME update, adding support for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. This bumps the app up to Version 4.1.0, and once you've linked the version of your choice (or both), you'll be able to transfer Pokémon to HOME and then...
News Nintendo Releases 'Hello, Peach!' And 'Hello, Luigi!' App For Switch & Mobile Devices
It's also revealed a toy 'Melody Car'
Last year, Nintendo launched the 'My Mario' - a new line of products designed for parents and children. This included a new app for Switch and mobile devices known as 'Hello, Mario!'. It followed this up with a 'Hello, Yoshi!' app towards the end of the year. Now, in an update this week, it has released the...
News The Switch 2 Exclusive Orbitals Has Received A New Game Update
Fixes have arrived
It's now just over a month since the new anime-inspired co-op title Orbitals landed on the Switch 2 and developer Shapefarm has rolled out a new update. Patch 1.0.5 aims to enhance the overall gameplay experience by addressing multiple bugs and rolling out over 20 fixes. So, if you've been having problems with collision or the...
News RuneScape: Dragonwilds Reveals Multi-Year Roadmap
Monthly & quarterly updates throughout 2027
RuneScape: Dragonwilds developer Jagex has officially unveiled its new "multi-year" roadmap, covering the remainder of 2026 and the plans for 2027. In the immediate future, adventurers can look forward to the next free update "Luminance", out this winter. This is a prelude to the Blood Crystal Saga coming...
News 007 First Light Unveils Extended Operations Free DLC - Adds New Game+, Photo Mode And Much More
The Switch 2 port arrives next March
Although the Switch 2 port of 007 First Light has been delayed until next year, IO Interactive is still pushing out new content for the game on other platforms. With this mind, this week it's launched "extended operations free DLC", which comes with new missions, a photo mode, new game+, new weapons, outfits and...
News CD Projekt Red Says It's Working On Fixes For Witcher 3 Remastered
But Switch 2 owners might have to wait a little longer
Geralt returned in The Witcher 3 Remastered earlier this week, and while the remaster is in a playable state, various issues have been identified across all platforms. CD Projekt Red has already addressed some launch bugs on other platforms, and as for the Switch 2 version, players can...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 23.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's not much, but it's something
Nintendo released a major update for the Switch 2 earlier in September, bumping the system firmware up to Version 23.0.0. Now, it has rolled Version 23.0.1 at the end of the month to sort out some small issues where software might take longer than expected to perform an action. Below are both sets of patch notes,...
News Pokémon HOME FireRed & LeafGreen Compatibility Update Arrives Next Week
Mark the date in your calendar, trainers
Last month, The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen would be linked with the storage subscription service Pokémon HOME in October 2026. In an update, it's now been confirmed maintenance for Pokémon HOME will take place on 7th October 2026. This will coincide with t
News Star Fox Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The free update takes to the sky with 4-player split-screen
In the September Direct broadcast, Nintendo announced the recent Switch 2 release Star Fox would be receiving a free game update, adding new Battle Mode stages and four-player split-screen action. This update (Version 1.2.0) has now officially been released. Apart from these "added...
News Hell Is Us Shifts Switch 2 Launch Due To "Very Busy" September Release Window
Update: Delayed again, arriving alongside "major update"
[Fri 10th Jul, 2026 07:30 BST]: Nacon's upcoming Switch 2 game Hell Is Us, which has received "very positive" ratings on platforms like Steam and was praised by our colleagues at Push Square as a "must-play" for fans of lore-filled mystery, is shifting its release date by two weeks. Although...
News "So Long, Sweet Prince" - Ubisoft's Rogue Prince Of Persia Game Rolls Out Its Final Update
Developer Evil Empire says it's been "one hell of a run"
If you haven't already had enough news related to Ubisoft for one day, here's a story tied to the Prince of Persia series. Following a free "first anniversary" update for Rogue Prince of Persia last week, developer Evil Empire has now revealed this was actually
Expect "incremental" changes going forward
Last week, the RuneScape team Jagex released its new open-world survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds on Switch 2. We reported earlier this week how many players were experiencing blurry visuals with this version of the game, and the British developer has now acknowledged these problems in a lengthy message...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Updated To Ver. 1.1.1, Here Are The Patch Notes
Just a little update
Earlier this month, a major Switch 2 firmware update added VRR output to docked mode. This included an update to the game Welcome Tour, which now allows players to experience the "VRR Slider Demo" in TV mode. Now, following this patch for Welcome Tour, Nintendo has released another update for the same game. Unfortunately, this...
News RuneScape: Dragonwilds Rolls Out Its First Update For Switch 2 Adventurers
Jagex confirms it's working on more fixes
The new open-world survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds (based on the popular MMORPG) arrived on the Switch 2 last week, and according to some player reports, it's not in the best state at launch. Thankfully, the team at Jagex is already on the case and has rolled out a new patch for the Nintendo version,...
News Multiple Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Following a major firmware update
The Switch 2 is now more than a year old and during this time Nintendo as continued to roll out firmware and compatibility updates. Following a major system update earlier this month, adding support for VRR in docked mode, a new list of Switch titles have reportedly received backward compatibility fixes. Here's the...
Download it now
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered debuted on the Switch 2 in August and Bethesda has now released and update for the RPG. It comes loaded with a bunch of fixes, so if you've encountered any of these problems, they should no longer be an issue as of Patch 1.1. Here's the full rundown via The Elder Scrolls website: The Elder...
ICYMI Shujinkou's September Update Boosts Switch 1 & 2 Performance, Here Are The Patch Notes
Uncapped frame rates and fixes with v1.1.0
It's been a busy couple of weeks in Nintendo land, with plenty of Switch games, related news, and updates dropping outside last week's big Directs. One such tidbit that you might have missed was an update to language-learning, dungeon-crawling RPG Shujinkou, which now features an uncapped frame rate...
News Another WarioWare Album Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
But next week "there will be no new tracks"
Nintendo Music hasn't been quite as active recently, but today it's back with a huge update, adding the WarioWare: Move It! soundtrack. WarioWare: Move It! was released on the Switch in 2023. The album was composed by Jo Kondo, Haruno Ito and Shoma Murata & includes a total of 576 tracks, with a runtime...
News Sonic Racing's First Free Character Update Of 'Year Two' Is Bayonetta
A 'Year Two' showcase has also been announced
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is getting major 'Year Two' updates soon and in a new trailer today, Sega has revealed the legendary Umbra Witch Bayonetta will be bringing her signature style and grace to the racetrack. The Bayonetta x Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free update is "coming soon" and will contain...
The new season launches alongside the Switch 2 release
The Diablo team held a panel about "what's next" for Diablo IV at day two of BlizzCon 2026 and it covered the latest season, future seasons and the Amazon Class coming to the game. Diablo IV - What's Next BlizzCon 2026 Panel: Season of Hell's Legacy - 15th September 2026 Season of Hell's...
News Diablo IV x The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Collab Unveiled, Here's A First Look
As part of a new partnership between Blizzard & CD Projekt Red
At Gamescom this year, CD Projekt Red and Blizzard announced a partnership and teased some announcements. Now, at day two of BlizzCon 2026 this weekend, fans of these companies have got a first look at the Diablo IV x Witcher 3 collab. It's a Geralt-s
News Overwatch Announces What's Next As It Reaches The End Of Its First Year-Long Story Arc
New hero, map and more! Cyberpunk collab also announced
Apart from all the Diablo news, the team behind the free-to-play team shooter Overwatch (formerly known as Overwatch 2) shared a handful of new announcements at this year's BlizzCon. Firstly, Doctrine (Hero 54), the vampire-inspired support hero and ally of Doomfist, is arriving in Season 5 on...
News Nintendo's Latest System Firmware Update Resolves Switch Vulnerability
"Please update your console"
Nintendo released a major system firmware update yesterday, and while most of the focus is on the Switch 2 adding support for VRR in docked mode, the Switch also got a patch. Tacked on to the end of the official patch notes for the latest Switch update (Version 23.0.0) is a notice about a vulnerability fix. This...
News Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Updated To Ver. 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Got to account for that system update
As if all of this week's Direct shenanigans weren't enough, Nintendo yesterday released a surprise Switch 2 system update, adding VRR modes when playing on the TV. But what would such a feature be if it didn't appear in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, eh? Worry not, the game has been updated too. The Welcome...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 23.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Adds VRR in docked, system transfers between Switch 2 and more!
Nintendo has just released a major update for the Switch 2 today, which bumps the system firmware up to Version 23.0.0. This also updates the firmware on the original Switch. This update notably adds VRR output in TV Mode (note: you may need to update your dock before you can access...
News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.8.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You can download this free update now
Nintendo has dropped a surprise update for Mario Kart World this week, which adds 10 classic Super Mario Kart circuits and two new Knockout Tours. If you haven't already downloaded this update, it's now officially live! It bumps the software up to Version 1.8.0 and follows a major update in June. As mentioned...
News Star Fox Fans Are Eating Good, With An NSO Drop And A Switch 2 Update Inbound
The Adventure Continues
Back-to-back Star Fox news? What are the odds? Nintendo had a dynamic duo of Star Fox drops for us in today's Direct. It kicked things off with the reveal that the recent Switch 2 release will soon be getting a free update, adding new Battle Mode stages and split-screen options (only at 30fps, mind) for those after a bit...
News Mario Kart World Goes Retro In New Free Update, Launching Today
Super!
Yes, you read that right, Mario Kart World is finally getting a free content update. What's more, it's arriving today! This new update sees the return of 10 classic Super Mario Kart circuits on the overworld. These are complete with the flat ? blocks that you remember from the SNES. These circuits can all be played as standalone races in VS...
News Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Character Joins The Fight October 2026
Here comes a new challenger!
Capcom has been expanding the Street Fighter 6 roster with regular character updates and next up is Arjun. In an update this week, it's now been confirmed this new "Year 4 Character" will be arriving on 13th October 2026. He comes equipped with "brutal blows" that will have other fighters gasping for air, and can move...
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 2.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes a handful of fixes
Following the big 2.0.0 patch in August, Pokémon Pokopia has this week been updated to Version 2.0.1. At the moment, the English patch notes have not gone live just yet, so we're working with a rough translation of the Japanese game page. According to this, there's a fix for an issue with the legendary birds, and...
News Civilization VII Unveils First Expansion "Earthrise" And Major Free Update
Prepare for liftoff in 2027
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is currently celebrating 35 years of the series and developer Firaxis Games has shared a preview of what's ahead. In 2027, fans can look forward to Arc of Tomorrow - a free update for all Civ VII players introducing the Atomic Age and extending the game's playable span of history from the...
News Paper Mario's Nintendo 64 Soundtrack Joins Nintendo Music Today
And so, the story begins
The Switch Online Nintendo Music service has today been updated with the Nintendo 64 album Paper Mario. This RPG arrived in 2000, and its soundtrack was composed by Yuka Tsujiyoko (she is also known for Fire Emblem), with Koji Kondo credited as the "Mario & Yoshi" original music composer. The soundtrack on Nintendo Music...
News Nintendo Switch App Update Adds Some Handy New Features
Download it today
Nintendo has already released multiple game updates this week, and it's now rolled out a new software update for its Nintendo Switch App on mobile devices. This is the first update to arrive since earlier this year in March. It might not be the most exciting patch, but it does come with some handy features. Here's what Version...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.0 Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Includes "sharper visuals" and more!
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised Mario Kart fans with a free Switch 2 update for the Switch game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Apart from the ability to race with up to eight participants in local split-screen, there's also CameraPlay support, as well as resolution and load time improvements. YouTube channel...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Signs of life with a small update
Alongside multiple other game updates this week, Nintendo has also released a patch for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. This is the first update for the platform fighter since June last year, and bumps the game up to Version 13.0.5. It fixes an issue tied to invalid data in online battles. If any other...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Three More Titles
Japan's Famicom library also got an update
Switch Online's NES Classics library has today added three more titles as part of the September 2026 games update. This latest batch of titles includes Tecmo's 1991 platformer Ninja Gaiden III, Rare's 1992 racing game R.C. Pro-AM II and the 1986 SNK run and gun, Ikari Warriors. Here is the official...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 4.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A free Switch 2 update is now available
It seems Nintendo isn't done with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe just yet! The new patch today, bumping the title up to Version 4.0.0, includes a free Switch 2 update. This includes support for the Switch 2's display, reduces load times, adds support for 5-8 players in multiplayer, and adds CameraPlay support. Here's...
News Minecraft Is Making Changes To Minecoins On Nintendo Platforms
Minecoins purchased on Nintendo devices can only be used on Switch or Switch 2
Ahead of the release of Minecraft on the Switch 2 this October, Mojang has announced changes are coming to how you spend Minecoins purchased on Nintendo platforms and cross-play. Starting 27th October 2026 (Minecraft's Switch 2 launch date), 'Minecoins' purchased on...
News Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Small Update On Switch 2 (Version 1.1.1)
Return to the court today
Mario Tennis Fever for the Switch 2 has received a small update today and it's now running Version 1.1.1. In this latest patch, there are some general changes. One adjusts the return of high balls to produce a Star Shot, and along with this are some bug fixes tied to Amps. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's...
News Pikmin 3 Deluxe Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A free Switch 2 update adding enhanced resolution & more
Nintendo has rolled out an update for the Switch title Pikmin 3 Deluxe today, bumping the game up to Version 1.2.0. According to Nintendo's official support page, this update adds support for the Switch 2 display, which results in a "sharper image". This apparently applies to both the docked...
News Pokémon Champions Update Adds Z Mega Evolutions This September
"Stay tuned for more details"
Another announcement shared by The Pokémon Company President Tsunekazu Ishihara at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony was for the new title, Pokémon Champions. A new trailer revealed the free-to-play Switch eShop and mobile release will be getting Z Mega Evolutions and variety of other Pokémon...
News Pokémon Unite Announces Four More Playable Pokémon
All the Eeveelutions are here
During the Pokémon Unite finals at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, four new playable Pokémon were revealed. Morpeko is arriving next week on 4th September 2026, Toxtricity will arrive later in the month on 24th September 2026, and then in October 2026, trainers can look forward to Jolteon and Flareon,...
News Dragon Ball Free-To-Play MOBA Announces Major "Overhaul" Ahead Of First Anniversary
"This was not a decision made lightly"
The free-to-play MOBA game Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra celebrates its second anniversary in September, and to mark this occasion, Bandai Namco has provided a development update. The big news is the game will be getting a major update, "or rather overhaul" that makes significant gameplay changes, steering it...
