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gaming24 days ago•2 min saved

Diablo 4 Arrives on Switch 2 with Dual Modes and Cross‑Platform Progression

Diablo IV launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with two modes: Quality (handheld 1080p/30fps, docked 1440p/30fps) and Performance (handheld 1080p/40fps, docked 1080p/40fps with 120Hz+ display). It supports touchscreen, USB mouse/keyboard, and accessibility features, plus cross-progression and cross-play across supported platforms (cross-play requires a Switch Online membership). Cosmetics and Battle Pass progress carry over between platforms; Platinum is Switch 2–exclusive. An internet connection is required for online features, but campaign, open-world activities, and couch co-op can be enjoyed offline. Diablo IV is out today on Switch 2.

via Nintendo Everything|

#cross-play #diablo-4 #frame-rate

gaming27 days ago•3 min saved

Diablo 4 Lands on Switch 2 in the Age of Hatred Collection

Diablo 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the Age of Hatred Collection, releasing Sept 15, 2026 with the base game and expansions, HDR and touchscreen support, and cross-play/cross-progression across platforms.

via Nintendo Everything|

#age-of-hatred-collection #cross-play #diablo-4

technology1 month ago•15 min saved

Valheim 1.0 Arrives After Five-Year EA, Bringing Deep North and Cross-Platform Launch

Valheim officially exits Steam Early Access with a full 1.0 launch after five years, adding the Deep North biome with rideable moose, new enemies, and underground tunnels; introducing Frost Foundry crafting, new weapons (Nord axes, greatswords, bows, shields, Frostfire crossbow), a new dungeon, boss cinematics, and 50+ new achievements, plus optimizations for smoother movement and faster saves. The update enables cross‑play across Windows, Linux, macOS, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, with more updates planned but no large-scale expansions like Ashlands on the near horizon.

via TechPowerUp|

#10 #cross-play #deep-north

technology1 month ago•16 min saved

Guild Wars 3 Unveiled: Momentum-Driven Combat Arrives in a Low-Tech Orr

Guild Wars 3, shown in early alpha at Gamescom, transports players to Orr more than 1,000 years before GW2 and centers on Momentum—a traversal system that preserves speed and momentum from movement to combat. Combat emphasizes terrain-aware tactics, enemy weak points, and strong team synergies with a return to traditional Tank/DPS/Healer roles, though how these roles are executed varies by profession. The game features a seamless open world with Vael spirits, minimal UI for console play, and cross-play across PC/Steam/console, aiming for a ‘Meaningfully Multiplayer MMO’ experience. ArenaNet plans to expand with mounts, progression, and more professions while refining build-countering as a core pillar of high-difficulty content.

via Inven Global|

#build-counter #cross-play #guild-wars-3

gaming1 month ago•1 min saved

Minecraft Minecoins Become Platform-Locked on Nintendo Devices Starting Oct 2026

Starting Oct 27, 2026, Minecoins bought on Nintendo devices will be usable only on Nintendo systems, while coins bought on other platforms won’t work on Nintendo devices after that date. Existing Minecoins move to a Legacy Wallet and remain usable across compatible platforms with no expiry; new purchases on Nintendo devices will go to a Nintendo Wallet, and some newer retail cards may drop Nintendo support—so always check packaging for platform compatibility before buying or redeeming.

via GoNintendo|

#cross-play #gaming #legacy-wallet

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Dragonwilds Debuts on Game Pass at Launch with Cross-Platform Co-op

Jagex confirms Runescape: Dragonwilds, a four-player co-op survival spin-off, will launch day-one on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on September 15, 2026, with a full Version 1.0 release; PlayStation Plus subscribers will also access it at launch. The game supports cross-platform play and Xbox Play Anywhere, letting friends on different systems team up to hunt dragons, craft gear, and gather resources in a focused Runescape-like experience.

via TrueAchievements|

#co-op #cross-play #dragonwilds

gaming3 months ago•6 min saved

Escape the Backrooms expands cross-play to Switch 2 via Game Pass

Escape the Backrooms, a popular day-one Xbox Game Pass co-op title, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 with full cross-play across Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PS5, allowing Game Pass subscribers to play with Switch 2 friends. The Switch 2 version supports cross-platform play with all supported systems, and the game remains a top Game Pass debut in 2026, though the Completionist achievement is currently unobtainable until a future update.

via TrueAchievements|

#cross-platform #cross-play #escape-the-backrooms

gaming3 months ago•10 min saved

Granblue Relink's Endless Ragnarok Demo Expands with Story/Quest/Tutorial Modes and New Heroes

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is now available as a demo on PS5, Switch 2, PS4, and PC via Steam, letting players try Story, Quest, and Tutorial modes. Cross-play matchmaking covers four quests, with completing the first three unlocking Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer and access to Summons. The demo also introduces six new playable characters (Beatrix, Eustace, Gallanza, Maglielle, Fraux, Fediel). Progress in the demo cannot be carried over to the full game, and Endless Ragnarok is set to launch on July 9 across the listed platforms, accompanied by a major update and QoL improvements.

via Gematsu|

#cross-play #demo #endless-ragnarok

gaming3 months ago•3 min saved

Once Human Final Console Open Beta Arrives on Xbox Series X|S

Metas announces the final Console Open Beta for Once Human on Xbox Series X|S from June 17 to July 8, offering a bigger Stardust-infected open world where you capture Deviants, mutate with Mutagens, and build to survive; progress is wiped at launch, but cosmetics, Starchrom, and up to six Deviants carry over; pre-download opens June 17 5:00 PM PT and servers go live 7:00 PM PT; cross-play is not enabled with PC/Mobile during this test, though Xbox and PlayStation players can team up; limited spots via Xbox Insider Hub.

via XBOX Wire|

#cross-play #gaming #once-human

gaming4 months ago•8 min saved

Valheim 1.0 arrives Sept 9 across PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, and PC

Valheim leaves Early Access and launches 1.0 on September 9 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Xbox One, introducing the Deep North biome, cross‑play, and a new trailer/gallery.

via Gematsu|

#10 #cross-play #deep-north

gaming4 months ago•3 min saved

Monster Hunter Wilds Lands on Switch 2, with Sky-High Ascendance DLC

Capcom officially confirms Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2, with a release date to be announced. The port brings a living Forbidden Lands, a new Seikret mount, fully voiced characters, and cross‑play for up to four players. The Ascendance DLC expands the adventure with new monsters, a sky-high locale, and Master Rank content.

via Nintendo Everything|

#ascendance-dlc #capcom #cross-play

technology4 months ago•10 min saved

MW4 on Switch 2 Reportedly Runs Smoothly, Infinity Ward Says

Infinity Ward says Modern Warfare 4 is running pretty smoothly on Switch 2 so far, with the focus now on optimization and performance. The game will feature cross-play and cross-progression, and the Switch 2 edition is expected to be native rather than a simple port. It’s scheduled to release on October 23, 2026, giving the team time to polish before launch.

via Nintendo Life|

#call-of-duty #cross-play #cross-progression

gaming4 months ago•1 min saved

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 This Fall

Activision announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing October 23, with a campaign spanning Korea, New York, and Paris featuring a young South Korean squad and Captain Price; multiplayer adds cross‑play and cross‑progression with optional Joy-Con mouse controls, plus a DMZ mode. Online features require Switch Online and a Nintendo Account, with pre-order details to be announced this summer.

via nintendo.com|

#call-of-duty #cross-play #gaming

news4 months ago•12 min saved

System Shock 2 Surges to Nintendo Switch 2 in 25th Anniversary Remaster

Atari and Nightdive Studios release a Nintendo Switch 2 version of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, adding Cross-Play Co-Op, enhanced character and weapon models, updated animations, optimized controller support, and QoL improvements; players can choose from three branches (OS A, Marines, Navy) and the game is priced at $29.99, with the original System Shock also available on Switch 2.

via Nintendo Everything|

#cross-play #news #nightdive-studios

technology5 months ago•5 min saved

Phasmophobia Teams Up with Alan Wake 2 for a Limited-Time Crossover

Kinetic Games launches a limited-time event, ‘Phasmophobia by Alan Wake,’ bringing Alan Wake 2–inspired atmosphere to Phasmophobia on Xbox Series X|S from May 12 to June 2. The collaboration enhances rather than replaces the core, blending lighting, sound, and environmental storytelling to intensify the player-driven investigations while preserving Phasmophobia’s emergent gameplay. The team highlights balance and authenticity as challenges and suggests future collaborations could follow if the alignment feels right, offering fans a fresh yet familiar horror experience and ongoing community engagement.

via Xbox Wire|

#alan-wake-2 #collaboration #cross-play