Apparently Final Fantasy VII Remake is the most beautiful game Digital Foundry has experienced on the Switch 2 so far. It runs at a constant 40 fps. (https://mynintendonews.com/2025/08/25/digital-foundry-final-fantasy-7-remake-is-the-best-looking-thing-ive-seen-on-switch-2/)
I hope the developers will learn from each other what is possible with the hardware and what isn't. There is absolutely no reason if Cyberpunk ánd Final Fantasy VII remake are beautiful to have a crappy port from a similar gen game.
(Then again, I’m not a game developer so there are most likely reasons 😅)
Various daylife is still my favourite nonsensical game title ever.
I swear Square Enix uses AI to generate their game titles (or is it Square X Enix). Maybe Square and Enix are names that have also been generated by randomizers back in the day.
@SpaceboyScreams @koopathegamer maybe my problem is that i’ve actually played it too much (up to 112%), but got stuk on the last couple of bosses in the gauntlet / Godhome…
Old and slow 😞
But in my opinion it’s not better than any Metroid from Super onwards, and the hype takes away from other indies that need a spot in the spotlight imo.
Hyped that it’s now finally coming though! And that people stop talking about it at every indie direct and are sad if it hasn’t been announced again.
There's too much hype for this game. It's just another metroidvania. I'd suggest all to try other indies as well in other genres, loads of great stuff being released on a monthly basis.
@ sega and others, take note. This is how to release a switch 1 physical game along with a digital switch 2 upgrade pack, instead of a switch 1 physical release and a switch 2 keycard with no way to upgrade.
I’m sure you could even make it two or three dollars and still make fans happy.
@TheExile285 I’m 100% confident that one is coming to switch 2. No proof other than that they are stupid business wise to not port that game that is built on an engine that the switch 2 supports.
Nah, not interested. It's a tech demo, and in my opinion serves better as a pack-in, but in recent years Nintendo is of the mindset that they should release almost anything that they have worked on in a way that people might spend some money on. Just to get the development costs out of it. Nintendo feels a bit random in recent years.
Welcome tour and alarm clock come to mind. But also the way Nintendo distributes news in the Nintendo News. Bit too random.
I think for Nintendo this is all very new territory and they’re still searching how to handle it. They used to have just their own games to worry about, but now they want all games to have their time to shine. I think they have loads of games coming to their system, everybody wants a piece of the pie. It’ll settle down in a few years, once all ps4 and xbox series s games have been ported and 3d party games release day and date on Nintendo’s platform too.
I think the excitement we had with ‘impossible ports’ just wont happen anymore. Because everything is very well possible, as Cyberpunk has shown. Also, we will not receive many older game collections anymore, old nintendo classics or many ‘late to the party’ pc indie ports. Most of those are already accessible via switch backwards compatibility. So we can mostly rule out nostalgia excitement from now on too.
So yeah, just expect ports from 3d parties from now on, and the occasional new game announcement for game series which started on the wii, ds, 3ds or switch. And you won’t get disappointed.
I just hope Nintendo won’t forget to support what saved them through release droughts early switch lifecycle: the nindies.
I just don’t understand why Nintendo made this option of a key card and didn’t just continue the Switch route of game cards with various sizes. Why change a winning business model? They shot themselves in the foot.
I made a list (sort of a wishlist), games that have not been released on Nintendo systems, but should be able to run on Switch 2. I think most of these will be released in batches in the next two years and new games will release day and date (or at least close). It’s a gamble which one will be announced when.
I’ll try to keep this list up to date for every direct:
Metal Gear Solid 4 and 5
Journey
Assassin’s creed shadows
Mass Effect Legendary edition
Dragon Age: the veilguard
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Monster Hunter Wilds
Clair obscure expedition 33
Star Wars fallen order and jedi survivor
Psychonauts 1 and 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
Grand Theft Auto IV and V
Detroid: become human
Resident Evil VII, VIII, IX (?), 2, 3 and 4 Remake
FF XVI, FF VII Rebirth
Stellar Blade
Demon soul and Dark souls 2+3
Kena: bridge of spirits
Silent Hill 2
Tales of Arise, Scarlet Nexus, Metaphor Refantazio, Fate/Samurai, Star Ocean: the Divine Force, other rpg’s?
Kingdom Hearts
Death Stranding
Like a Dragon games
Control
Alan Wake 2
Baldurs Gate 3
Viewfinder
Indiana Jones
Hi-fi Rush
Flight simulator
Deathloop, Ghostwire tokyo
Diablo IV
Oblivion remastered
other Sony ip, Microsoft ip. Why not?
moonlighter 2
ufo 50
Updates for:
Doom, Alan Wake, Skyrim, Witcher III, other assassin’s creeds, Mario + Rabbids, Kingdom come Deliverance, Outer Worlds.
I made a list (sort of a wishlist), games that have not been released on Nintendo systems, but should be able to run on Switch 2. I think most of these will be released in batches in the next two years. Will be a gamble which one will be announced when.
I’ll try to keep this list up to date for every direct:
Metal Gear Solid 4 and 5
Journey
Assassin’s creed shadows
Mass Effect Legendary edition
Dragon Age: the veilguard
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Monster Hunter Wilds
Clair obscure expedition 33
Star Wars fallen order and jedi survivor
Psychonauts 1 and 2
Grand Theft Auto IV and V
Red Dead Redemption 2
Detroid: become human
Resident Evil VII, VIII, IX (?), 2, 3 and 4 Remake
FF XVI, FF VII Rebirth
Stellar Blade
Demon soul and Dark souls 2+3
Kena: bridge of spirits
Silent Hill 2
Tales of Arise, Scarlet Nexus, Metaphor Refantazio, Star Ocean: the Divine Force, Persona 3 reload, Visions of Mana, other rpg’s?
Kingdom Hearts
Death Stranding
Like a Dragon games
Control
Alan Wake 2
Baldurs Gate 3
Viewfinder
Indiana Jones
Hi-fi Rush (shame that studio is gone)
Flight simulator
Deathloop, Ghostwire tokyo
Diablo IV
Oblivion remastered
other Sony ip, Microsoft ip. Why not?
moonlighter 2
ufo 50
Updates for:
Doom, Alan Wake, Skyrim, Witcher III, other assassin’s creeds, mario+rabbids, …
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Re: Multiple Kirby Themes Return In Tetris 99's 'Second Chance' Maximus Cup
Yeah baby! The last two I’m missing: Kirby and the forgotten land, and dream buffet. I was hoping they would be released around this period.
I’ll be munching those up this weekend asap 😊
Re: Anniversary: The First DS Castlevania Game Turns 20 Today
*ouch… my back.
And knees…
Re: Rumour: A Nintendo Direct Is Reportedly Coming Ahead Of Mario's 40th Anniversary
As mentioned elsewhere. I predict 3d mario all stars switch 2 edition with mario galaxy 2 and mario wonder switch 2 edition.
And a teaser for a game for next year.
And metroid prime 4 releasing in october (with a dedicated mp4 direct with mainly a story recap in the last week of september).
Re: Video: So Just How Might These Third-Party Games Run On Switch 2?
Apparently Final Fantasy VII Remake is the most beautiful game Digital Foundry has experienced on the Switch 2 so far. It runs at a constant 40 fps. (https://mynintendonews.com/2025/08/25/digital-foundry-final-fantasy-7-remake-is-the-best-looking-thing-ive-seen-on-switch-2/)
I hope the developers will learn from each other what is possible with the hardware and what isn't. There is absolutely no reason if Cyberpunk ánd Final Fantasy VII remake are beautiful to have a crappy port from a similar gen game.
(Then again, I’m not a game developer so there are most likely reasons 😅)
Re: We've Now Got Our First Look At Elden Ring In Handheld Mode For Switch 2
My goodness, that open world and those frame dips look horrendous!
*continues to play Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Classics with less than 20 fps and constant camera and clipping bugs
Re: Opinion: We Need To Talk About X Games
@Slideaway1983 Maybe X-man is how they came up with Ant-man (And-man)!
@slideaway1983 ah yeah, you’re right. 😅 You know what? I’d see them take that name in current times.
Re: Opinion: We Need To Talk About X Games
@antdickens wait what? Jim is the x of Norman?
Re: Opinion: We Need To Talk About X Games
Various daylife is still my favourite nonsensical game title ever.
I swear Square Enix uses AI to generate their game titles (or is it Square X Enix). Maybe Square and Enix are names that have also been generated by randomizers back in the day.
Re: Ys X: Proud Nordics Sails West On Switch 2 In Early 2026
Any upgrade path as far as we know?
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong "Special Announcement" Is Coming Today
@KoopaTheGamer yeah, they most likely will 😅
Or they will go back to Mother 3
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong "Special Announcement" Is Coming Today
@SpaceboyScreams @koopathegamer maybe my problem is that i’ve actually played it too much (up to 112%), but got stuk on the last couple of bosses in the gauntlet / Godhome…
Old and slow 😞
But in my opinion it’s not better than any Metroid from Super onwards, and the hype takes away from other indies that need a spot in the spotlight imo.
Hyped that it’s now finally coming though! And that people stop talking about it at every indie direct and are sad if it hasn’t been announced again.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong "Special Announcement" Is Coming Today
There's too much hype for this game. It's just another metroidvania. I'd suggest all to try other indies as well in other genres, loads of great stuff being released on a monthly basis.
Re: Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Switch 2 Edition 'Upgrade Pack' Confirmed
@ sega and others, take note. This is how to release a switch 1 physical game along with a digital switch 2 upgrade pack, instead of a switch 1 physical release and a switch 2 keycard with no way to upgrade.
I’m sure you could even make it two or three dollars and still make fans happy.
Re: Video: Uh Oh, Elden Ring On Switch 2 Has Issues In Handheld Mode
It says a lot that the demo people didn't allow you to screen grab your playthrough.
They know it's not finished yet and they'll improve it before releasing it. Hopefully Nintendo's wonderous tech team will be there to help out.
Re: Video: At Last! We've Played Hollow Knight: Silksong On Switch 2
I dont believe you meme
Re: Gallery: Get A Closer Look At Nintendo's Gamescom 2025 Booth
@jimnorman very curious how Elden Ring runs on Switch 2! Will you give a preview on it later this week?
Re: Gallery: Get A Closer Look At Nintendo's Gamescom 2025 Booth
@Divide_and_Wander nah, Nintendo has two months to fill yet with releases.
I figure something related to 40th anniversary Mario for September (3D Mario All-Stars with galaxy 2?) and then Metroid Prime 4 for October.
Hyrule Warriors probably January / February, since that is due in 'winter 2025', which runs till March.
Re: Random: Zelda Fan Builds A Ridiculously Cool, Fully Functional Wind Waker Sailboat
Incredibly cool! So cool to see how people bring their child fantasies to life 😊.
(Sad though that she lost the Wind Waker and had to use an engine instead).
Re: Kirby Air Riders Direct Revealed for Tomorrow, 19th August 2025
Nintendo is weird
Re: Pokémon Champions Is The Main Battle Game For The 2026 World Championships
@UltimateOtaku91 you’re not taking if you provide it elsewhere for free
Re: Feature: 32 Games We're Dying To See On Switch 2
I just want Lufia II, is that too much to ask 😢
Re: Borderlands 4 On Switch 2 Won't Support Split-Screen Couch Co-Op
Very understandable news. I think this will make the game only better for players who play alone.
Re: Oops, Bandai Namco May Have Leaked The Next 'Tales' Series Remaster
@TheExile285 I’m 100% confident that one is coming to switch 2. No proof other than that they are stupid business wise to not port that game that is built on an engine that the switch 2 supports.
Re: Oops, Bandai Namco May Have Leaked The Next 'Tales' Series Remaster
Well, you know, it’s the one that got released after tales of graces…. So it’s absolutely not a shock to anyone
Re: New Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Physical Switch Release Spotted
If so I’d buy it. Haven’t bought this game yet.
Re: After Some Early Issues, Genki Has Finally Upgraded Select Switch 2 Accessories
The switch 2 and the accessories are out 2 months.
News websites: they ‘finally’ released an update.
Got to create hype / anger somehow.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2's Next Exclusive 'Drag x Drive'?
Nah, not interested. It's a tech demo, and in my opinion serves better as a pack-in, but in recent years Nintendo is of the mindset that they should release almost anything that they have worked on in a way that people might spend some money on. Just to get the development costs out of it. Nintendo feels a bit random in recent years.
Welcome tour and alarm clock come to mind. But also the way Nintendo distributes news in the Nintendo News. Bit too random.
Re: Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Super Mario Wood Block Sets, Doubling As amiibo
Doesn’t the amiibo functionality make this way more expensive than it should?
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Shows Off Its New 'My Mario' Product Line
Well, here we have the answer why the new board member (with a background in the toy company) was appointed
Re: UFO 50 Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch Today
For whomever is on the fence, this has a 91 on metacritic (pc)
Best announcement for me, was waiting on this game to be available on switch
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
@Citano wow, none of the games you mentioned crossed me before, i think.
Thanks for the recommendations on what to look out for!
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Expedition 33 please, that’s an indie right?
Otherwise ufo 50
Re: Video: Street Fighter 6 Teases Next DLC Fighter And More Outfits In Two New Trailers
Street fighter 6 has a well-rounded roster so it seems.
Re: Mortal Kombat's Legacy Kollection Might Actually Get A Proper Physical Release On Switch 2
If so instant buy
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
I think for Nintendo this is all very new territory and they’re still searching how to handle it. They used to have just their own games to worry about, but now they want all games to have their time to shine. I think they have loads of games coming to their system, everybody wants a piece of the pie. It’ll settle down in a few years, once all ps4 and xbox series s games have been ported and 3d party games release day and date on Nintendo’s platform too.
I think the excitement we had with ‘impossible ports’ just wont happen anymore. Because everything is very well possible, as Cyberpunk has shown. Also, we will not receive many older game collections anymore, old nintendo classics or many ‘late to the party’ pc indie ports. Most of those are already accessible via switch backwards compatibility. So we can mostly rule out nostalgia excitement from now on too.
So yeah, just expect ports from 3d parties from now on, and the occasional new game announcement for game series which started on the wii, ds, 3ds or switch. And you won’t get disappointed.
I just hope Nintendo won’t forget to support what saved them through release droughts early switch lifecycle: the nindies.
Re: Octopath 0 Is A Game-Key Card On Switch 2, And Square Enix Has "No Plans" For A Switch 1 Upgrade Option
I just don’t understand why Nintendo made this option of a key card and didn’t just continue the Switch route of game cards with various sizes. Why change a winning business model? They shot themselves in the foot.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
I made a list (sort of a wishlist), games that have not been released on Nintendo systems, but should be able to run on Switch 2. I think most of these will be released in batches in the next two years and new games will release day and date (or at least close). It’s a gamble which one will be announced when.
I’ll try to keep this list up to date for every direct:
Updates for:
Released or announced from my original list:
Re: Square Enix Is Bringing A Brand New HD-2D RPG To Switch 2 Next Year
@KoopaTheGamer game partly made by AI I think. And so is the title.
I still can’t get over the title ‘various daylife’. I mean wtf.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
@Notsoavid oh, i missed that one. Thanks!
Guess a switch 2 version is also nice, yes
Re: Feature: Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
I made a list (sort of a wishlist), games that have not been released on Nintendo systems, but should be able to run on Switch 2. I think most of these will be released in batches in the next two years. Will be a gamble which one will be announced when.
I’ll try to keep this list up to date for every direct:
Updates for:
Released or announced from my original list:
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
I think this also is part of the ‘nintendo’, ‘3d party’, ‘nintendo’ cycle that was rumoured.
So we can expect a full direct again in september which focusses on 1st party Nintendo games. They always happen.
Re: Nintendo Schedules Network Maintenance For Thursday
Well. There you go. Direct incoming, either tomorrow or Thursday. (With that schedule signaling shadow drops on switch 1).
This almost always happened during the switch 1 period.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online SNES Game, Ranked
That top 10. Unbeatable.
Re: Nintendo Announces New Donkey Kong Maximus Cup Event For Tetris 99
@Liam_Doolan sorry! I found out yesterday, didn’t see an article on it yet and jumped to the comment section as soon as I saw this article.
But tnx 😊
Re: Nintendo Announces New Donkey Kong Maximus Cup Event For Tetris 99
@liam_doolan mario run also has a dk event, btw
Re: 'The Hundred Line' Receives A New Update, Here's What's Included
Is a potential switch 2 version in sight? Otherwise i’ll get it on switch 1
Re: Random: Don't Worry Folks, Nintendo Says Mario And Peach Are Just "Good Friends"
They’re such good friends that baby Mario and baby Peach exist.
Re: Random: Don't Worry Folks, Nintendo Says Mario And Peach Are Just "Good Friends"
Some images on the internet contradict this statement
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Rating Spotted, Fuelling Nintendo Direct Hopes Again
OH MY GOD IT’S HAPPENING
Re: UK Charts: Donkey Kong Bananza Is A Hit, But Sells Less Than Half Of Super Mario Odyssey
@NolandC lol mate… troll more.