Tag: Upcoming Releases
News Sega Announces Two Sonic Game Collections For Switch
Including a "Modern" and "Classic" collection
As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday celebrations, Sega has this week announced not one but two retro game collections. Both collections bundle together previously released titles on the Switch. First up is the Classic Sonic Collection for $49.99 USD and it's launching on the Switch in October...
Guide Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct June 2026: Time, Date, How To Watch
Ink your calendar
Nintendo usually only gives 24 hours' notice before its Directs, but back in the June presentation, it revealed when the next show is heading our way. It's Splatoon Raiders that's being put in the spotlight this time, with Nintendo sharing even more details on the upcoming spin-off ahead of its 23rd July release date. Below,...
PSA Splatoon Raiders' Daily Prologue Comics Start Rolling Out Today
Welcome to Deep Cut's Island Misadventures
We've still got Star Fox and Rhythm Heaven Groove to come, but Nintendo's marketing for its next big July release has stepped up a gear today with the arrival of the first 'Deep Cut's Island Misadventures' comic, the Splatoon Raiders prologue. These were initially announced in the June Direct and tell the...
News LittleBigPlanet Programmer's Mythological Puzzler Lines Up Switch Release Date
Hermes delivery
You wouldn't have expected the match-three puzzler Mythmatch as the natural follow-up for LittleBigPlanet and Ratchet & Clank programmer Moo Yu, but when it arrived on PC earlier this year, it quickly had people hooked. Fast forward a few months, and the game is finally coming to Switch. Yu's Team Artichoke studio has today...
Exclusive Fable Dev's Beloved Life Sim 'Kynseed' Blooms On Consoles This August
No Kydding
Back in 2022, a group of former Fable devs came together to launch Kynseed on PC. The cute pixel art life sim has pulled in its fair share of fans in the years since, and in just a few months, it'll also arrive on Switch 1 (plus PS4/5 and Xbox Series X|S). Developer PixelCount today shared with us that Kynseed will sprout on our Nintendo...
News Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Local Box Art Reportedly Updated
Following claims it was using AI
Earlier this month, Square Enix revealed it would be releasing a physical version of the Kingdom Hearts Collection on the Switch 2. Apart from the fact it's a Game-Key Card release, there was also some debate about the key art on the western retail box and the alleged use of AI. Square Enix did respond to these...
News Capcom Spotlight Announced For This Week, Here's A Teaser Trailer
Expect "roughly 30-minutes" of news and updates
It's been an action-packed year for Capcom so far, and it's got even more on the way. Following a bunch of announcements earlier this month at other events, it's now announced its own showcase. This next Capcom Spotlight, scheduled to take place later this week on 25th June 2026, will be a "roughly...
PSA Rhythm Heaven Groove "Starter Demo" Now Available On Switch
Get in the groove
Rhythm Heaven is making a comeback this July with the new Switch title Rhythm Heaven Groove. Nintendo has already showcased a fair amount of gameplay during its recent Treehouse broadcast, and now it's giving fans a chance to try out the new Switch title ahead of release. Here's the full announcement about this "starter demo" via...
ICYMI Nintendo Releases An Awesome Movie-Inspired Star Fox Poster
Not long now
The Star Fox remake for Switch 2 is just around the corner, and Nintendo is expecedly in full marketing mode. So in case you missed it, the company recently put out a ridiculously cool movie-inspired poster for the game that you simply have to see. It showcases the Great Fox airship orbiting an ominous red planet in the background...
News Aardman's Pokémon Series Looks Cracking In New Poster
2027 can't come soon enough
Every so often, we remember that Wallace and Gromit studio Aardman is working on an animated Pokémon series, 'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu', and it brings the biggest smile to our faces. The show itself is still a way off, but we've finally seen the official art and a brief summary of what it's...
News Bandai Namco Is Bringing My Hero Academia: All's Justice To Switch 2
Arriving this September
Bandai Namco this week announced it would be releasing a Switch 2 version of MY HERO ACADEMIA: All's Justice. The Nintendo release of this 3D battle action title, based on the "Final War" of the series, will arrive later this year on 4th September 2026. The game was previously released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam...
Gallery Nintendo Shares Multiple Screenshots Of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
100 Pin Bowling returns
This October, Wuhu Island is returning in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. This new game for the Switch 2 features 12 different sports and "intuitive motion controls", where you'll make use of the Joy-Con 2 as bows, paddles and more. The 12 sports include Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball,...
News Star Fox Soft Toy Line Now Available On The Nintendo Store (Europe)
Created for "play and decoration"
Ahead of the return of Star Fox next week, Nintendo has made its Star Fox "soft toy" line by San-Ei available on the Nintendo Stores in the UK and Europe. These plush, created for "play and decoration", were originally released in Japan and will hopefully continue to be made available in more locations around the...
Video Switch 2 Sizzle Reel Highlights Multiple Third-Party Games On The Way
Final Fantasy, Turok and more
The Switch 2 is now a year into its lifespan, and it's already played host to major third-party series such as Final Fantasy and Resident Evil. The recent Nintendo Direct highlighted even more upcoming releases, and to top it off, another sizzle reel trailer has now been released showcasing what else is on the way to...
News Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection "Coming Soon" To Switch 2
And a free 'Dave the Diver' update for Two Point Museum is now live
Two Point Studios is currently celebrating 10 years since it opened its doors, and as part of this, it's returning to its past with the announcement of the Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection. This "bumper package" for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms will include...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Free Update Releasing Alongside Switch Versions
Get ready for July
Ahead of the release of Digimon Story Time Stranger on the Switch 1 & 2 next month, Bandai Namco has announced a free update is coming to "all platforms". It will be arriving on 10th July 2026 alongside the release of the Nintendo versions and will include four major updates. This includes adding "Terriermon Assistant" as a...
News Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Switch 2 Release This September
Deluxe Edition pre-orders now live
If you've been eager to see SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance make a next-gen leap to Nintendo's new hybrid platform, Sega's got some excellent news today. It's announced Joe Musashi will be slashing his way onto the Switch 2 later this year on 24th September 2026. This version of the game will come with "updated...
News Mega Man: Dual Override Will Be Playable For The First Time At Gamescom 2026
Along with Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Capcom has announced that Mega Man: Dual Override, the latest (and long-overdue) entry in the action-platformer series, will be playable for the first time at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne from 26th - 30th August. We've not seen much from the game so far, which isn't a big surprise considering its vague 2027...
News Acclaimed Point-And-Click Adventure 'The Drifter' Hits Switch 2 Next Week
4K! 120fps! Mouse support!
Indie developer Powerhoof, who you might remember is behind the wonderful multiplayer title Crawl, is bringing its latest game to the Switch and Switch 2 – and it looks excellent. The Drifter is a traditional point-and-click adventure with a heavy pixel art visual style and a story that encompasses murder, conspiracy,...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave For Nintendo Switch 2
Weave had a look
The next instalment in the Fire Emblem series is a Switch 2 exclusive, arriving on 17th September 2026. In this guide, we've rounded up a selection of the best Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Switch 2 pre-order deals, including any pre-order bonuses and gifts being offered by Nintendo and retailers in the US and UK. There's a...
News Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
SSS - Stylish!
Capcom has recently confirmed the launch of Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for the Switch 2, bringing one of the finest entries in the action series to Nintendo's console more than seven years after its initial launch. You'd think that being on the market for that long would result in gradually diminishing sales, but according...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Description May Suggest A Faithful 1:1 Remake
Dead Hand in Hand
A new description for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 suggests that the upcoming remake may be a more faithful 1:1 recreation of the original rather than a complete reimagining. As covered by Go Nintendo, the description could be viewed on Google when searching for the
News Ubisoft Says The Original Rayman Legends Is "Staying Put"
Retold apparently won't be replacing it
Rayman Legends will be getting a remake later this year, and if you're wonder what Ubisoft's plans are for the original release, it apparently won't be going anywhere. In a brief response to a Rayman fan on social media, the company said the "original" versions of these games would be "staying put". In other...
News Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Switch 2 Resolution And Frame Rate Revealed
Here's what you can expect
Capcom's strong support of the Switch 2 continues, with the announcement earlier this week that it will be releasing Onimusha: Way of the Sword on the new system this September. Now, following this reveal, it has shared some details about the game's performance and resolution on each platform. In terms of resolution, the...
News Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
Make some space
One of the major announcements during the Direct broadcast earlier this week was the news Square Enix is finally releasing proper versions of Kingdom Hearts on Nintendo's platforms. The Switch cloud versions have already been discontinued from sale, with the digital release now scheduled for 8th October 2026. If you are planning to...
News The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Ready for adventure?
Earlier this year, Bethesda announced it would be bringing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to the Switch 2 in 2026. Now, in an update, the game's Deluxe Edition has been rated by the ESRB. There's also a rating for the standard version of the game. It's got a ma
News The Walking Dead Is Getting The Beat 'Em Up Treatment On Switch 1 & 2
Get 'em, Coral
Ah, The Walking Dead... a franchise that, rather fittingly, just won't die. As such, Odaclick Game Studio and Trailmark Games have announced a new 2D beat-em-up called The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival. Coming to Switch and Switch 2, Streets of Survival is a similar endeavour to Odaclick's previous effort The Karate Kid: Street...
News Star Fox 64 Art Director Says Remake's Visuals "Bring Tears To My Eyes"
Crylat Wars
If you've played the Star Fox demo on Switch 2, then you'll know that it's an absolute visual feast, updating the N64 original to a degree we simply never thought possible (ball's in your court now, Ocarina). One person who's been open about how much the update has impacted him is none other than Takaya Imamura, the art director for...
News Crystal Dynamics Comments On Its Use Of AI In Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis
Update: Crystal Dynamics director chimes in
[Thu 4th Jun, 2026 04:30 BST]: Following the news Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis would be coming to the Switch 2, fans of Lara Croft have spotted an "AI-generated content disclosure" on the game's Steam page. Crystal Dynamics has now released an official response about its use of AI in this reimagining...
News Denshattack! Is Delayed Into July To Allow "A Little More Time To Cook"
Inclement weather, perhaps
If you've tried the free demo for Denshattack! on Switch 2, then chances are you're probably itching to play the full game, huh? Well, you'll have to wait a bit longer, we're afraid. Originally scheduled to launch on 17th June 2026, it's now been pushed back to 15th July. This is to allow developer Undercoders "a little...
News Final Fantasy Revelation Will Contain Even More Minigames Than Rebirth
"That was my decision", says director
As good as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is, a lot of folks are in agreement that it suffered from poor pacing and an overstuffed world full of needless minigames. Well, if you hoped that the upcoming sequel, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, would be a bit more streamlined, then you'd best just set your expectations...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Rhythm Heaven Groove
Rhythm Heaven or Rhythm Hell?
If you watched this week's Nintendo Direct right from the very start, you will have seen a whopping two-minute-fifty-five-second trailer for next month's first-party offering, Rhythm Heaven Groove. We're rapidly closing in on that 2nd July release date, and today, the first previews have appeared online. A bunch of...
Preview Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis Sees An "Unfettered" Lara Put The Survivor Era Behind Her
"It’s a blue sky horizon ahead of her"
The Tomb Raider series is one of the longest-lasting in the video game industry, going all the way back to 1996. It has graced many different platforms, including Nintendo ones. And with the increased power of the Switch 2, lots of others are coming over too, including the recently released Rise of the Tomb...
Preview Yep, Rhythm Paradise Groove Is Another Rhythm Heaven Game (Good)
Paradissonant
To some, the concept of Rhythm Paradise (or Rhythm Heaven as it likes to be called) is a bit of a hard sell. It’s a rhythm game with the most simplistic controls imaginable, often just a single button, coupled with some simple animations to go along with it. I don’t blame anyone for being a bit sceptical, to be honest, and in...
News Resident Evil Veronica Won't Let You Swap Between First And Third-Person
First-person trailer was a misdirect
Capcom has been experimenting quite a bit with different perspectives in the Resident Evil franchise recently. It started with the introduction of third-person mode in Resident Evil Village, a game that was fully first-person at launch. This was then expanded in this year's Resident Evil Requiem, which let you...
News Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Platformer Leaps Onto Switch With A Free Demo
Before a full release in September
Craving something in the vein of Donkey Kong Country after beating Nintendo's latest NSO DK Challenge? Well, Microids' Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia might just scratch that itch. Based on the Belgian comic book by André Franquin and developed by Ocellus Services, this sequel to the 2021 game is another 2.5D...
News Ninjala Returns With An Open-World Sequel Exclusive To Switch 2 In 2027
"The first half of a two part saga"
One of the many surprises of the latest Nintendo Direct was the announcement Ninjala would be making a comeback next year with a sequel. Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet will arrive "exclusively" for the Switch 2 in Spring 2027, and promises to delivers the series' "first-ever open world". It's also described as...
PSA Digimon Story Time Stranger Demo Now Available For Switch 1 & 2
Save data carries over to the full game
Digimon Story Time Stranger makes a return next month and if you're wanting to try out the Switch and Switch 2 versions before they officially arrive, you're in luck. Bandai Namco has released a demo this week for both of Nintendo's platforms, and save data will even carry over to the full release. This demo...
News Square Enix Releases Final Fantasy XIV Online Switch 2 Gameplay Trailer
Early access begins this August
During the Nintendo Direct this week, Square Enix's upcoming release Final Fantasy XIV Online featured in a sizzle reel towards the end of the presentation. Although it was only on display for a moment, it was arguably the best look at this version of the game yet. Now, Square Enix has released a gameplay trailer of...
Talking Point What Do You Think Of Link's New Ocarina Of Time Design?
Links of the Past
It might not have been the biggest surprise out there (thanks, leaks), but yesterday's Direct brought with it the news that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake is real, and it's launching at some point this year. The
News Nintendo Showcases Every Direct Game In A New Infographic
Which have you got your eye on?
Nintendo has released a new infographic showcasing every major game featured in its latest Direct. We understand that there were some concerns around the pacing and content of the recent showcase, but damn, when you look at the full line-up here, it's hard to argue with the sheer quantity and quality. The highlight,...
Round Up The First Previews Are In For Alien: Isolation 2
Do they admire its purity?
In what might be one of the biggest surprises of this year's Summer Game Fest showcase, Alien: Isolation 2 was confirmed for the Switch 2, expanding upon what is easily one of the finest survival horror games of all time with a full-fat sequel. It's still a ways off at this point, but some outlets have been lucky enough...
News Anime Co-Op Platformer 'Orbitals' Finally Picks Up A Release Date, Exclusively On Switch 2
It Takes Toon
We have been eagerly awaiting more news about Orbitals ever since it was first revealed at last year's Game Awards, and thanks to the latest Nintendo Direct, we finally have a release date. This anime co-op adventure will jump onto Switch 2 (as a console exclusive, no less) on
News Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Storms Onto Switch 2 Later This Year
Another third-party banger
If some publishers made the mistake of not supporting the original Switch enough, it seems that many have learnt their lesson for the Switch 2. The recent Direct was stuffed to the brim with third-party titles, and one that snuck in during a late sizzle reel was the rather excellent Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2...
News Vanillaware's Underrated Wii Gem Returns On Switch 1 & 2 Early Next Year
4K Muramasa? Sold!
With such a crammed Nintendo Direct, there was far too much to give every single announcement in the June showcase its own post (check out our round-up for the full rundown). However, we didn't want to skip highlighting this gem that popped up: Vanillaware's Muramasa is returning in the form of Muramasa: Revenant Blades...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Comes To Switch 1 & 2 This December
A holiday treat
Those hoping that Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World might be right around the corner had better temper their expectations a little. While the game is launching this year, we still have a fair few months to wait. As revealed in the Nintendo Direct, The Withered World will launch on Switch 1 and 2 on 3rd December, making it a...
Guide Nintendo Treehouse: Live June 2026 - All Switch 1 & 2 Gameplay Reveals
Star Fox! Splatoon! Rhythm Heaven!
If the 50-minute Direct wasn't enough for you, Nintendo followed it up with a whopping 90 minutes of gameplay footage from some of those upcoming games in a Treehouse: Live show. Watching the equivalent of a feature-length film right off the back of a stacked Direct is a lot, so we've provided the following...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Is Joining The Sequel On Switch 2, Out This September
Experience the "Complete Edition" of Team Ninja's action RPG
Earlier this week, Koei Tecmo announced it was bringing Team Ninja's action RPG Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember to the Switch 2 early next year in 2027. If you're wondering about the first entry, the good news is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition has now also been announced for...
News Kingdom Hearts Switch Cloud Versions Discontinued From Sale
Playable until June 2027
One of the highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct was the news Square Enix would finally be releasing proper versions of the Kingdom Hearts games for the Switch and Switch 2. This followed on from the news last month about the cloud version demos being removed from the eShop in certain locations. Now, in another update,...
News Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Price And Box Art Revealed
Lookin' good
With Nintendo now confirming that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will launch for the Switch 2 on 17th September 2026, it's also graced us with the official box art. Let's start with the price. Fortune's Weave will cost $69.99 on the North American eShop and £58.99 in the UK. Physical is likely to be a bit more expensive for both...
