Guide Nintendo Switch 2: All Confirmed Games & Release Dates
Every confirmed Switch 2 game
Guide 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games To Look Forward To In 2026
The very best Switch 1 & 2 games coming soon
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Walkthrough + Star-Crossed World Guide
Updated with Star-Crossed World on Switch 2
Guide Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Your old Switch cards won't work, it's time for an upgrade
Guide The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
The best Switch 2 games to play right now
So that puts it at an M, right?
Nintendo Switch 2 News
TodayMon, 19th Jan 2026
Lost in memory
Team Cherry set a new genre standard with Hollow Knight. That legacy has recently been reaffirmed by the long-awaited Silksong, a release that developers and publishers alike are now clamouring to match. These are beautifully animated combat platformers, built around tight controls and striking art direction. Players explore...
News Switch 1 & 2 Dominate Famitsu's Best-Selling Games Of 2025 List
Who would have thought it?
Famitsu has shared its rundown of 2025's best-selling games in Japan, and it'll come as a surprise to no one to hear that it was yet another good year for Nintendo. You might recall that Nintendo revealed the most-downloaded eShop titles in the region at the end of last year, but Famitsu's list accounts for the industry...
Random An 'Adults Only' Island Has Been Deleted From Animal Crossing: New Horizons
I'm all aflutter
A risqué Animal Crossing: New Horizons island aimed at 'adults only' has been deleted by Nintendo after more than five years. This comes courtesy of creator @churip_ccc (thanks, Automaton), who posted on social media to confirm the deletion, stating "To Nintendo,
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Crafts Its Way Back Onto The Podium
Not enough to trouble the top spot, mind you
We are back again with another look at the UK boxed charts, and much like we had hoped last week, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has spiced things up a little. Yes, the latest addition to the 'Switch 2 Edition' line-up has performed predictably well in its debut week, bumping...
YesterdaySun, 18th Jan 2026
PSA Dynasty Warriors: Origins On Switch 2 Includes A Variable Frame Rate Option
Or you can run it at a "stable" 30fps
Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force are bringing Dynasty Warriors: Origins to the Switch 2 next week. It was previously revealed the Musou would run at a fixed but "stable" 30fps on Nintendo's new hybrid platform, and now that reviews have gone live, it's been confirmed there's also a 'variable' option. This...
Saturday17th Jan 2026
News Sega Confirms Another Retro Arcade Game For Yakuza Kiwami 3
MORE!
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties hits the Switch 2 next month and if you weren't already excited about the game, to top it off, there are a bunch of retro Sega titles you'll be able to revisit. Following the recent Game Gear news, another arcade title has been revealed. As noted by our
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th January)
What's on the agenda, Brenda?
We are blowing through January faster than a big blowy fast thing that's been blowing faster than usual right now, and the delicious slices of gaming goodness continue to drop across Switch consoles. This week has seen the arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch 2, which the wonderfully handsome and...
Friday16th Jan 2026
Video Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2 & Switch)
Including updates to resolution and load times
Nintendo launched Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Switch 2 this week, and some video comparisons have now popped up online. One of these has been shared by the YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits', which not only presents a side-by-side visual comparison of the Switch 2 Edition next to the existing...
News Mystery Product Code Sparks Rumours Of A New Switch 2 Model
Already?!
Right folks, get ready to file this one under either "huh?!" or "hmmm....", because an unusual discovery on Nintendo's official website has got folks chatting about a potential new Switch 2 model. The discovery comes via Bluesky user dootsky, who notes that a new product code labelled 'OSM' can be uncovered on the Nintendo Account Portal...
Review Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Switch 2) - A Super-Solid Port Of A Fantastic Reboot
Okay, you can pursue Lu Bu
Wading into Dynasty Warriors: Origins on Switch 2, I'm keenly aware that there's been a lot of conversation about the game's frame rate on Nintendo's console in the run-up to release. Yes, it's not a super-sweet 60fps as on some other platforms, and yes, that is a shame. However! Anyone who fancies a little Musou madness...
Review Gulikit TT Pro / TT Max Controllers For Switch 1 & 2 - The New Standard For Third-Party Pads
This is an Xbo... wait, no
There have been some strong third-party controllers for the Switch 2 so far, with 8BitDo’s Pro 3 proving to be particularly compelling with its SNES-inspired design, TMR stick tech, and tactile (albeit noisy) D-pad. It was, in my opinion, the best alternative if you weren’t keen on splashing out on Nintendo’s own Pro...
Preview Raising My Daddy Rank At A London Gyoza Bar
Form an orderly Kiryu
My gaming life can now be cleanly split into two sections: the period before I had heard the phrase "Daddy Rank", and the period after it. It's one of the key features of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties that Sega was kind enough to show me at a fancy gyoza-joint-turned-preview space in London this week, and in the days since, I...
News GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition Races Onto Switch 2 Later This Month
"Tuned to perfection"
Racing enthusiasts were informed in December that GRID Legends: Deluxe Edition would be speeding onto the Switch 2 in "early 2026" and the official release date has now been locked in. According to publisher Feral Interactive, the race will begin on 29th January 2026 and it's available to pre-order right now from the Switch...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition?
Redd Dead Redemption
Yes, the time is finally upon us. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available in its swanky new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition package! While the free ver. 3.0 update arrived a little earlier than expected for all users (Switch 1 and 2), yesterday marked the big release of Nintendo's latest paid Switch 2 upgrade. This one...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Nominated For Even More Awards
The king of...?
Donkey Kong's new outing for the Switch 2 has already won some awards, and it's now in the running for even more. The '26th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards' is taking place on 12th March 2026 (during the GDC Festival of Gaming) and this week it's been revealed Donkey Kong Bananza is up for 'Game of the Year' and multiple other...
Thursday15th Jan 2026
You could just save your bells
It’s tough to consider that Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out almost six years ago, and even tougher to get over just how good it looks on Nintendo’s first hybrid system. Switch 2 hasn’t been left behind, though - now it’s got its own version of the game, but if I’m being honest, it's not really bringing...
Here are the full details
As you've likely seen by now, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update has officially gone live. Alongside this new update, Nintendo has now shared the patch notes on its support page. This includes not only general updates (including "new content and features") for the Switch 2 and Switch versions, but also "Switch 2...
Opinion I'm Happy amiibo Survived The Console Jump, But These Unlocks Are Getting Silly
You and amiiboth
If there was one name I wasn't expecting to see crop up in the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal Direct, it was Kirby Air Riders amiibo. Smash Ultimate and its DLC fighters had propped up the amiibo release schedule for the best part of five years, and its conclusion lined up so neatly with us all boarding the Switch 2 hype train that I...
News Sega Is Adding Playable Bandai Namco Game Gear Titles To Yakuza Kiwami 3
Three more retro offerings
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches for the Switch 2 next month, and in case you missed it, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will be adding a variety of retro games. Our colleagues at Push Square covered one of these reveals in December, and more recently, Sega lifted the lid on the inclusion of Game Gear titles. According...
PSA Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition On Switch 2 And Switch Has Been Updated To Version 1.0.2
Update: Here are the official patch notes
[Wed 14th Jan, 2026 02:45 GMT]: Following the surprise release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for the Switch and Switch 2 last November, Aspyr said it would continue to update the Nintendo versions with patches over time to provide the "best possible experience for all players". With this in mind, it...
Japanese Charts Nintendo's Dominance Continues As Switch 2 Flies Past 4 Million Units Sold
What will they think of next? FIVE million?
The first two weeks' sales data of 2026 is in from Famitsu, and it'll come as a surprise to nobody to hear that the Switch 2 is still dominating the proceedings. It's yet another Switch 1/2 washout in the software chart to kick off the new year, with Mario Kart World leading the charge, followed by...
News Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Update "Safer Gaming" Principles
A "shared commitment" to improve player safety
In 2020, the major players in the console space Nintendo, Sony and Xbox announced a "shared commitment to safer gaming" to "improve player safety" across each platform. Fast forward to this year, and these shared principles have now been updated to ensure they represent the "constant efforts" to keep...
News Nintendo's First Game Trial Of 2026 Is Exclusive To Switch 2 (North America)
Sorry, Switch fans
Nintendo has announced its first Switch Online game trial of 2026 for North America. It's also apparently the first time a trial has been exclusive to the Switch 2. It's EA Sports Madden NFL 26, which launched on the Switch 2 in August last year. This game trial is available between now and 21st January 2026, and gives players...
News Zombies Return In Resident Evil Requiem, But Now They're More Terrifying Than Ever
Ink Ribbons are also back
The Resident Evil Showcase has revealed extensive gameplay for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, launching on 27th February, 2026. Not only that, but we've also received official confirmation that zombies are back. But they're slightly different this time... The zombies here are not completely mindless, but rather retain...
News New Dynasty Warriors: Origins Trailer Showcases Heaps Of Switch 2 Gameplay Goodness
Marching our way next week
We are just one week away from the launch of Dynasty Warriors: Origins on Switch 2, and Koei Tecmo has blessed us with an all-new gameplay trailer, giving a thorough rundown of how things look on the hybrid console. The above three-minute overview is only available in Japanese at the time of writing (we will sub in an...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Megaphone Guide - How To Use, Where To Buy
It's mega
The Megaphone is a brand new item added to Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Returning from New Leaf, it uses the console's exclusive features to help you locate villagers. This guide covers everything you need to know about the Megaphone, including how to get it, how to use it, and... just how reliable it really...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Easy Terraforming - How To Strafe
Animal Crossing: Smooth Moves
Animal Crossing: New Horizons' 3.0 update has a few surprises tucked away, one of those being a brand new movement option — strafing. Available when you're terraforming and when you're not, this makes decorating your island, planting flowers, and tidying much easier. Here's how to make the most of strafing as of the...
Wednesday14th Jan 2026
News More Switch Games Have Received Switch 2 Compatibility Updates
Two Pokémon titles and "Cats on Duty"
Nintendo released a new system firmware update for the Switch 2 yesterday and it's resolved some compatibility issues. There's been an issue with the 2021 releases Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, with both Switch titles reportedly crashing from time to time on the new hybrid system. Fortunately,...
News Boom! The Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Update Is Now Available
Get it downloaded!
Well, that's a nice surprise! In what is likely a move to align all regions with New Zealand (where it's now gone 1am on the 15th), Animal Crossing: New Horizons' 3.0 update is available for download. You might need to manually apply the update – in which case you simply press '+' on the game's icon and select 'Software Update'...
News An Overlooked Disney Collection From Digital Eclipse Has Been Rated For Switch
And Switch 2!
Digital Eclipse has done some pretty stellar compilations over the years, but one of its most overlooked efforts came in 2017 with The Disney Afternoon Collection. Originally available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, the compilation has now been rated by the ESRB for the Switch and Switch 2, though when we can expect to see it launch is...
News Fantasy Life i's Latest Switch 1 & 2 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including multiple fixes for both platforms
Level-5 has continued to roll out updates for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, and the latest one is now officially available. It bumps the game up to Version 2.0.4 on the Switch, Switch 2 and multiple other platforms. This includes some fixes specific to Nintendo's hybrid platforms (which had...
"Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, everybody's done something"
Electronic Arts has been in the headlines for all sorts of reasons over the years, but Hazelight Studios founder and director Josef Fares (who is known for expressing his honest opinion) can't help but feel the third-party video game giant is still "getting more s**t" than it deserves. His...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: How To Use Resetti's Reset Service
He won't even tell you to SCRAM!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons' 3.0 has added a number of new features including the welcome return of Mr. Resetti, everyone's favourite grumpy mole. Yes, he's technically been around since the beginning, but now you can get Resetti to reset your island — or various aspects of it. This guide will cover how to...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Slumber Island - How To Create & Decorate Islands With Friends
It's slumber time
Luna the tapir has expanded her services as of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' 2026 update! Now you're not limited to visiting other player's stunning islands — you can actually build a brand new one all from scratch. In this guide, we'll cover everything you can do on the brand new Slumber Island, including how to invite and...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: All Zelda Furniture & Items
Echoes of Horizons
If you're not the kind of person to use amiibo to get the perfect villager in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, then the 3.0 update may well perk your ears up — Zelda series-themed items are on the cards! Or figures. Yep, as of the 2026 update, you can buy yourself a whole set of Zelda furniture, clothes, accessories, and more...
News Level-5 CEO Says He's Already Started Work On The Next Inazuma Eleven Game
We go again with a Victory Road "sequel"
After many years of waiting, fans of the Inazuma Eleven series were beginning to question if Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road would ever see the light of day. Fortunately, Level-5 dug deep and was able to finally release the title on the Switch and Switch 2 in November last year. It's already getting some...
News Ubisoft Layoffs At Two Swedish Studios Expected To Impact 55 Jobs
Following a studio closure last week
A week after we heard about Ubisoft's closure of its mobile game-focused studio Ubisoft Halifax, news has now surfaced about the third-party publisher laying off people at two other teams as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures. According to a report from IGN, Ubisoft "expects 55 jobs" to be impacted at the...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: All LEGO Collaboration Furniture & Items
Brick by brick
LEGO and Animal Crossing have teamed up in real life thanks to a bunch of lovely builds, so it was only a matter of time before the bricks made their way into Animal Crossing: New Horizons, right? As of the 3.0 update, you'll have access to a suite of LEGO-themed furniture and clothes. We've got a list of every single item you can...
Tuesday13th Jan 2026
News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The first update of 2026 is also available for Switch
Nintendo has released its first update for the Switch and Switch 2 in 2026. Hopefully, much more exciting updates are on the way this year, but for now, it's getting things started with some system stability improvements. The same patch note applies to both the Switch and Switch 2 firmware...
Guide 45 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In Nintendo's 'Supercharge Sale' (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher, plus a personal pick
If it feels like a mere matter of days since Nintendo wrapped up its last massive eShop sale, that's because it is. But an insignificant little detail like time isn't going to get in the way of a good bargain, and Nintendo is here to prove it. The 'Supercharge Sale' is now underway on the...
News Nintendo's Investors Are Reportedly "Spooked" As Stock Slides
Down 33% in 5 months
Nintendo's share price has been on a downward turn over the last several months, currently sitting at 9,950 yen following an all-time high of 14,795 yen in August 2025. Fluctuations are inevitable in this business, but according to Kantan Games' CEO Dr. Serkan Toto, Nintendo's investors are "spooked" by the prospect of price...
Rumour Call Of Duty's Nintendo Release Is Apparently On Target For 2026
Update: Dataminer suggests Switch 2 version is "imminent"
[Wed 24th Dec, 2025 04:30 GMT]: Following a rumour last week about Bethesda's Starfield coming to the Switch 2 next year, there's now been a supposed update about the Nintendo version of Call of Duty. According to Windows Central executive editor Jez Corden, the "first" Call of Duty Switch...
News Nintendo Switch 2025 'Year In Review' Is Available Now
How much Switch 1 & 2 have you played?
At last! Those of you wondering just how much time you've lost to your Nintendo Switch 2 (and your Switch), you needn't wait any longer. Nintendo's Year In Review is out right now. This now-annual tradition — which usually drops in December but was pushed back a month to January — is available for those in...
News Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown Beams Onto Switch 2 Next Month
A demo will also be available "soon"
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment has today announced that Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown will launch on the Switch 2 on 18th February 2026. Daedalic has shared a "Combat Deep Dive" (above) from developer gameXcite to mark the occasion. Pre-orders are available now, and it's also been confirmed that a...
News The Demo For Reanimal Is Now Available On Switch 2
Try it out
With just 30 days to go until the launch of Reanimal on 15th February 2026, publisher THQ Nordic has finally launched the free demo on the Switch 2 eShop (in Europe at least; it's currently not available in the US). The demo will give you a small taste of what the co-op horror title will have to offer, with Tarsier Studios previously...
News Capcom Announces Resident Evil Showcase, Teases Brand New Gameplay And News For Requiem
Airing later this week
Resident Evil Requiem launches next month on the Switch 2, and as we get closer to this anticipated release, Capcom has announced it will be airing a Resident Evil Showcase this week on 15th January 2026. It promises to feature "brand new gameplay and news" about the upcoming entry starring Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy. Of...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Switch 2 Physical Edition Arrives This March
The digital version launched last month
Following the digital release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at the end of last year, Sega has now locked in the launch date for the physical version. It previously revealed it would be arriving in "early 2026" and it's now been confirmed this release will be racing onto Switch 2 on...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Second Major Free Update Kicks Off This Month
Announced alongside a new sales milestone
Level-5 recently teased more updates for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, and alongside today's news that the game has now shifted more than 800,000 units worldwide, it's now announced the title's second major free update. This second update is scheduled to take to the field on 28th January 2026 and will...
News Comedy Shooter Sequel 'High On Life 2' Is Coming To Switch 2
Update: Now confirmed for April 2026 release
High on Life 2, the sequel to the 2022 comedic FPS High on Life, is apparently coming to Switch 2 later this year, if an Amazon listing is to be believed. As reported by Nintendo Everything, a full Amazon page for the Switch 2 version — complete with box art, price, and a release date of 20th April...
News "I Don't See AI Taking Over" - Split Fiction Director Josef Fares On The Rise Of AI
"Maybe this is the limit of it"
AI is absolutely bloomin' everywhere these days; doubly so if you kept an eye on CES 2026 earlier this month. There's no getting away from it, and folks are particularly keen to see what game developers think of the whole thing. Josef Fares, founder of Hazelight Studios and director of both Split Fiction and It Takes...
