Tag: Updates
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Mega Man In New Season Pass Update
Update: The Blue Bomber follows a major game update
After announcing a trio of new DLC characters for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sega has now released a new major update for the title. Before we get into this, it's also confirmed the Capcom icon Mega Man will be blasting into Sonic Racing on 25th March 2026 (aka next week). You can see the...
News Mario Wonder's 'Meetup In Bellabel Park' Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
Wonderful!
Earlier this week, you might have noticed how Nintendo Music didn't roll out its weekly update at the regular time. It led to speculation about Nintendo potentially holding out for the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park, and sure enough, the tracks for Bellabel Park have now been...
News Nintendo Alarmo's Latest Update Adds A Wonderful Free Theme
It's Mario time!
If you've been sleeping on Nintendo Alarmo, now is the time to check it out, with a new update available now! This coincides with this week's release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park. It's a Wonder-themed update featuring Elephant Mario and other aspects of the Flower Kingdom...
News Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Has Received A Small Patch Today
Put your new amiibo to use
Although the focus is on Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Switch 2 Edition this week and its new DLC, Nintendo has updated one other game today alongside this release. It's the puzzle-platformer Switch title Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. This is only a small patch, but if you've been looking for an excuse to revisit it, now...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Onward and upward!
With just one day to go before the launch of the catchily-titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park, Nintendo has launched yet another update for the Switch 1 base game, to ensure it's in tip-top condition. The version 1.2.0 update is now live on Switch, making a couple of extra tweaks...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Getting Major DLC In 2027
The game launches on Switch 1 & 2 this July
During Digimon Con 2026 this weekend, Bandai Namco announced it would be releasing a new large-scale expansion DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger. It's scheduled to arrive at some point in 2027, but no details have been revealed just yet. Here's the official announcement from the Digimon Game social...
News Multiple Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes
Kirby, Final Fantasy and more
Nintendo has continued to improve Switch game compatibility on the Switch 2 and it's reportedly rolled out a new batch of fixes. This latest round of backward compatibility fixes apparently includes heavy-hitters such as Kirby, Final Fantasy and DOOM (which got a fix last month). Here's the full list via Nintendo...
News Angry Birds Arrive At Two Point Museum In New Spring Seasonal Update
"Coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2"
We've already heard about Red joining Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds this week, and now Two Point Museum has announced its own collab with Angry Birds. This is part of a new free "Spring Seasonal Update" and it's "coming soon" to the Switch 2 version of the game. "Two Point experts discovered a crack in the fabric of...
Round Up Minecraft Live (March 2026) - New Game, Drops, Mobs, Biomes And More
Here's everything announced
Mojang aired its first major Minecraft Live broadcast of the year this weekend, and once again, it was packed with multiple announcements and reveals. If you didn't catch it live, here's the rundown: Updated Baby Mobs The upcoming game drop Tiny Takeover will change the look of "almost" every baby mob in the game,...
News Nintendo Remains Tight-Lipped About Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Future
Can we borrow your crystal ball, Katrina?
Although Animal Crossing: New Horizons got a major update and Switch 2 Edition at the start of 2026, questions are once again being asked about its future. Variety recently spoke to Nintendo of America's vice president Reiko Ninomiya about th
News System Shock 2.1 Update Brings Massive Improvements To Performance
About time, right?
Nightdive Studios has confirmed that a new update for System Shock on Switch 1 and 2 is now available for download, bringing huge improvements to the game's performance. Patch 2.1 has been applied across all available platforms to nuke any nasty bugs, but it's Nintendo's consoles that receive the most TLC. Performance has been...
News Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Receives A New Patch On Switch 2 This Week
Smile!
Koei Tecmo's recent release Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake got an update earlier this week for multiple platforms, but the Switch 2 wasn't included. Fortunately, it's now officially landed on Nintendo's hybrid platform. This latest update for the Japanese horror title contains a bunch of adjustments, and also increases and reduces...
News Sega Shares Updated DLC Roadmap For Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Game demo also updated on select platforms
Sega hasn't taken its foot off the pedal since Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched last September, and on top of a huge update this week, it's also shared an "updated" post-launch roadmap. In case you missed it, this follows the announcement of
News Switch 2's GameCube App Has Been Updated (Version 1.6.0)
Here are the reported improvements
Switch Online's 'Nintendo Classics' service has improved each retro game library over time, and alongside the release of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness yesterday, the GameCube app has been updated. If you didn't already notice, this application available to Switch 2 users has now jumped from Version 1.5.0 to...
News Pokémon Legends Z-A Has Received A Small Patch Today
Update: Version 2.0.2 is out now, just don't expect much
[Thu 22nd Jan, 2026 02:11 GMT]: Pokémon Legends: Z-A has received its first update of the year today for the Switch and Switch 2. When you download it, your copy will be updated to Version 2.0.1. It focuses on some adjustments for obtaining certain items (including an increase to the...
News Toby Fox Shares Another Deltarune Chapter 5 Development Update
The dev team is mostly done
Deltarune developer Toby Fox recently provided an update about the progress of Chapter 5, and now he's shared another update via social media. Fox notes how outside of bugs and translation, most of the development team has now "moved on" from Chapter 5, and the professional testers will begin "formally testing" this...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Updated To Version 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Get ready for the Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo's wonderful Switch platformer Super Mario Bros. Wonder has today received a new update, bumping the game up to Version 1.1.0. This update gets the game ready for the arrival of the Switch 2 Edition and new DLC, due out next week on 26th March 2026. This also includes amiibo support, some general changes...
Silky smooth
Team Cherry has been gradually churning out the updates for Hollow Knight: Silksong since it launched last year, and now, the game's getting one "last significant update" before the arrival of Sea of Sorrow. As shared in a recent blog post from the devs, 'Patch 5' launched on PC earlier this week, with a console release "coming soon"...
News Splatoon 3 Is Getting A Fresh New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Details about the next update have also been revealed
Nintendo has already been quite active this week, rolling out a new Switch 2 firmware update and "Handheld Mode Boost" option, and adding to this it's now announced a new update for Splatoon 3. According to Nintendo of America's
News Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.0.2, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here's what you can expect
Last week, The Pokémon Company announced its relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia, which sold more than 2.2 million units globally in its first four days, would be getting a new update to address multiple issues with the game. This update is now available, and as part of this, the
News Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week
Catch 'em all in Pokémon XD
Last month, during the annual Pokémon Day broadcast, The Pokémon Company announced the 2005 GameCube role-playing title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness was on the way to Switch 2 in March. Following this news, the successor to Pokémon Colosseum is now officially available to Switch 2 user
News Nintendo Switch App Update Introduces Support For Switch 2's New Friend List Features
Noted
In case you missed it, Nintendo Switch 2 received a rather large system update last night. The big talking point out of the ver. 22.0.0 patch is the new "Handheld Mode Boost", naturally, but the update also added a handful of other fresh features besides, including the ability to add notes to your Friends List. To make these newbies even...
News Street Fighter 6 X Mega Man Star Force & Battle Network Free Collab DLC Announced
Get some free items alongside the arrival of Alex
Alex joins Street Fighter 6 today, but it doesn't end there, with Capcom announcing some free content has also been released. This is part of a new Mega Man Star Force & Battle Network collaboration. When you log in, you'll be given some collaboration items. The Battle Hub will also get a fresh look...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals Three More Free DLC Characters
Look, it's that red bird and...
If you've been wondering what's next for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sega has this week lifted the lid on three more free DLC characters. This includes Red from Angry Birds, Goro Majima (Captain Majima) from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Arle, who you might know from
News Super Metroid's Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
Here's every song included
Nintendo has been quite busy today with the rollout of a system firmware update for the Switch 1 & 2 and a new "Handheld Boost Mode". It hasn't forgotten about the weekly Nintendo Music app update, announcing it's (finally) added the album from the 1994 SNES title, Super Metroid. This album was composed by Kenji Yamamoto...
PSA Switch 2 Update Adds Handheld Mode Boost, Here's How To Use It
Enhance your experience with Switch 1 games
In case you missed it, the latest Switch 2 firmware update has delivered a major surprise, adding "Handheld Mode Boost". As detailed by Nintendo in the patch notes for Version 22.0.0, when enabled, this option will allow compatible Switch software to run as if it's "in TV Mode" on the Switch 2 while in...
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including "Handheld Mode Boost" and a Switch update
Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch 2 and Switch this week, bumping the system firmware up to Version 22.0.0. On the Switch 2, this update comes loaded with new GameChat features, language and accessibility updates, and multiple other improvements and updates. Most notably, though,...
News Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Gets A Switch 2 Release, Free Upgrade "Coming Soon"
New 'Challenge Mode' and outfits also available
If you're a fan of the video game icon Lara Croft and happen to own a Switch 2, we've got some good news! Her collection Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is now available on the Switch 2. According to the press release, this version includes 1440p at 60fps docked and 1080p at 120fps in handheld mode. The...
News Sega Drops Another Small Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Patch For Switch 2
Update: Version 1.0.5 has landed
One of the many Sega games released alongside the Switch 2 at launch was Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. Although it arguably didn't offer much for returning players, there was a new camera feature allowing you to superimpose your face during gameplay. It seems there were some display issues with "certain" USB cameras, but...
News Pokémon Pokopia Is Getting A New Update Soon, Here Are The Details
Fixes for progression bugs and more
The relaxing life sim Pokémon Pokopia has got off to a tremendous start, with The Pokémon Company yesterday reporting the game's sales had already surpassed 2.2 million units globally in just four days. With the launch patch out of the way, the development team has now announced the next update will be arriving...
News Tetris 99 Celebrates MAR10 Day With Super Mario Galaxy Cup, Unlock A Special Theme
Just in time for the movie!
Super Mario is currently celebrating his 40th anniversary, and one other announcement for MAR10 Day this week is a new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup and Grand Prix. As highlighted in the MAR10 Day celebrations on Nintendo UK's website, this new Grand Prix will take place next month between 3rd April 2026 and 7th April 2026, and...
News Fortnite's 'Save The World' Mode Is Going Free-To-Play, And It's Coming To Switch 2
Save the world next month
Although Fortnite made a name for itself as a battle royale, it began life with the PvE action-building co-op campaign experience, Save The World. On 16th April 2026 (aka next month) Epic will be welcoming more players to join this fight as Save the World officially goes "free-to-play". It's also been confirmed the Save...
News Kirby Air Riders Gets A New Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Do you like bug fixes?
Kirby Air Riders got a new update towards the end of February, adding support for three more amiibo and making multiple balance adjustments and fixes. As March races ahead, the dev team has rolled out a new update, bumping the game up to Version 1.3.2. As somewhat expected, it irons out all sorts of bugs and also makes...
News New Scott Pilgrim EX Update Arrives On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Edgar Wright-ing the Edgar Wrongs
It has been a little over a week since Scott Pilgrim EX arrived on Switch 1 and 2, and today, Tribute Games has released its first proper update to tackle some of the post-launch issues. The 'Update 1' patch — as it is titled on Steam — targets all sorts of progression blockers, softlocks and online multiplayer...
News Fashion Dreamer For Switch Shutting Down Online Mode Next Week
"Thank you for playing Fashion Dreamer"
Marvelous has issued a reminder today that it will be ending support for the Online Mode in Fashion Dreamer next week. The title was originally released for the Switch in 2023. Although this mode is coming to an end, the Solo-Play Mode will continue to be available after this date. There'll also be some...
News Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Receives A New Update, Here Is Everything Included
Some small but welcome improvements
Following an update to Octopath Traveler 0 just days ago, Square Enix has now rolled out an update for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. This title originally arrived on the Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms last October and has already received some patches since then. As for this latest one, which bumps it...
News Celebrate Mario Day With The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Soundtrack
"Get in the MAR10 Day mood"
As part of this year's MAR10 Day celebrations, Nintendo's music app for Switch Online subscribers has today added the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury soundtrack. This title was released on the Switch in 2021 and more recently received a free Switch 2 update. The album includes 106 tracks in total and has a runtime...
News Resident Evil Requiem Gets A Small Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Saving Grace
Resident Evil Requiem launched in a pretty solid state on Switch 2 a couple of weeks ago now, but that hasn't stopped Capcom from tinkering away with the hybrid version behind the scenes, as it has today received a small patch. The ver. 1.1.1 update is now available on Switch 2, fixing an issue that would prevent game progression and...
News Octopath Traveler 0's Latest Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Doctor Octopath
Rejoice, Octopathers! Square Enix has released yet another update for Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch 1 and 2, tweaking some mechanics and squashing some bugs along the way. The ver. 1.0.7.0 patch was released at the end of last week (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything), and the main focus seems to have been on making things...
News Super Mario Run Gets A Super Mario Bros. Wonder Event
Celebrating the Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park
Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Switch 2 Edition and "Meetup in Bellabel Park" DLC is out later this month, and to celebrate its launch, Nintendo's mobile runner Super Mario Run is hosting a special event. This event, taking place between now and 3rd April 2026, gives players the opportunity to...
News Mario Kart World Could Be Getting A Battle Mode Update
Balloon Battle, Coin Runners and...?
Ahead of MAR10 Day later this month, Nintendo may have teased a new update for the Battle mode in Mario Kart World. In a now-removed post about 'Mario Day' events for World, a screenshot shows an updated Battle mode icon featuring a Bob-omb. World currently includes Balloon Battle and Coin Runners, and the...
News Pokémon Pokopia Limited-Time Special Event Announced - "More Spores For Hoppip"
Befriend these Pokémon while you can!
The relaxing and cosy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia is now available on the Switch 2, and to celebrate the launch, there'll be a "limited-time" in-game event taking place next week. This is apparently just the beginning of these special events. The first one is called "More Spores for Hoppip" and will...
News Pokémon Pokopia For Switch 2 Receives A Day One Update
You'll need it to access online play
The new Pokémon game Pokémon Pokopia is almost here, and ahead of its Switch 2 release, the title has received a new update. If you've already preloaded the game, and this update isn't already preinstalled, you'll be prompted to update your copy. According to the official update from the development team, this...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Announces Final Ranked Battle Season
Another generation winds down
Following last week's reveal of the next major Pokémon game Pokémon Winds & Waves (and a release window for the battle title Pokémon Champions), The Pokémon Company has officially announced it will be winding down Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's seasonal Ranked Battle content. The final season for the Switch game...
News Switch 2 Exclusive 'Kirby Air Riders' Races Onto Nintendo Music This Week
Listen to the full soundtrack today
Nintendo previously released a sample of the Kirby Air Riders soundtrack on Nintendo Music last year, and in a new update today, it's now made the entire album available. This is the first proper Switch 2 soundtrack release on the mobile app and comes loaded with 114 tracks and has a runtime of three hours. This...
News Pokémon Unite Is Adding The Original Legendary Bird Trio As Playable Pokémon
Update: Zapdos is now available
[Fri 20th Feb, 2026 03:55 GMT]: Ahead of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the annual celebration Pokémon Day, the free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has revealed the next trio of playable Pokémon coming to the competitive multiplayer game. It's the legendary birds Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, which featured...
PSA Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Switch Version Gives You The Mystic Ticket And Aurora Ticket
No Mystery Gift event required
Apart from reported name censorship, another update to the Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen has been spotted much later in the returning adventures. As highlighted by Pokémon fansite Serebii.net, when you beat the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame in the Switch versions, you'll receive the Mystic...
Reminder Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tangle & Whisper Free DLC Pack Out Now
The IDW duo is here
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds continues to release regular character updates, and following the release of the Monkey Ball character AiAi earlier this month, the next free DLC character pack is out this week. This particular update contains the IDW comic book duo Tangle & Whisper. They'll also be joined by their very own festival:...
News Resident Evil Requiem Day One Patch And amiibo Release Date Confirmed
The new amiibo launch later this year
Resident Evil Requiem is out today on the Switch 2, and if you're planning on jumping in, there's a day one patch. This information comes from Nintendo's official Japanese website. According to the notes, Version 1.1.0 contains "several fixes". It doesn't go into any specific details, but mentions how this...
News Fallout 4 On Switch 2 Is Getting DLSS Support And Stability Improvements
New update incoming
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is now officially available on the Switch 2, and it seems Bethesda won't be wasting any time when it comes to updates. In a confirmation via social media, it has revealed it will bolster the post-apocalyptic experience with support for DLSS and by also providing "additional stability improvements"...
