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Nintendo released a free version 1.2.0 update for Star Fox on Switch 2 on September 29, 2026, adding three new Battle Mode stages and four-player split-screen support. The update addresses prior criticism of the game's limited multiplayer content by doubling the stage count and allowing local groups to join online matches together.
The free version 1.2.0 update for the Star Fox remake on Nintendo Switch 2 has launched, introducing four-player local split-screen Battle Mode, three new stages, and numerous bug fixes. The update also integrates USB camera support for GameChat and resolves issues with third-party hardware compatibility.
Level-5 responded to AI backlash by saying many so-called AI-generated ‘slop’ elements in its Vision 2026 II presentation were due to human error, not AI. It explains that some Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain visuals were based on real references, and that background art mistakes (like vending machines and rain gutters) came from sloppy work. Updated trailers will be shown at the Tokyo Game Show, and the company plans to limit AI use to efficiency improvements rather than content creation for fan-facing videos. While acknowledging AI was used in development, Level-5 emphasizes AI as a tool rather than a replacement for artists.
Metroid Dread has reclaimed the U.S. Switch eShop’s #1 spot nearly five years after its 2021 launch, aided by a Nintendo Direct reveal of Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2 (due Jan. 28, 2027) and a 30% discount on first‑party titles in the eShop’s Customer Appreciation Sale; the Ravenous trailer drew 3.2 million views, and Dread currently stands as the top‑selling Switch title on the U.S. eShop, signaling potential momentum for the franchise as Ravenous’ arrival approaches.
Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon: Classic HD drops in English, delivering a remastered HD revamp of the Japan-only Dragon Quest spin-off with widescreen support, balance tweaks, QoL features, and a new streamer mode, highlighting its role as an early roguelike that helped spawn Shiren the Wanderer and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
Fans are concerned after Level-5’s Vision 2026 II showcase, fearing the studio is leaning into AI for code, art, and design across upcoming titles (including a Professor Layton remake and DecaPolice). The reaction cites CEO Akihiro Hino’s past statements that AI plays a major role in development, and notes Level-5’s 2023 admission of using ChatGPT for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, though no formal confirmation has been made about the current projects.
MercurySteam, the studio behind Metroid Dread, appears to confirm it’s developing Metroid Ravenous after quietly signaling support for the trailer (retweets and LinkedIn posts). Ravenous is described as a Dread-like side-scroller with a more colorful, perspective-shifting presentation, and is planned as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive releasing on January 28, 2027, marking the studio’s return following earlier financial pressures from Blades of Fire.
Nintendo’s September 2026 Direct was a rapid-fire showcase centered on the Switch 2, delivering new Kirby and Metroid announcements, release timelines for long-awaited titles like Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, and a flood of ports, remakes, and expansions (e.g., Monster Hunter Wilds, Crisis Core, Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition, Mario Kart World, Persona 4 Revival, Persona 6, Kirby and the World Beyond) slated for Switch 2 and 2027 onward.
Nintendo reveals Kirby and the World Beyond for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for Spring 2027 after a Nintendo Direct reveal; the trailer shows Kirby exploring vibrant, Zelda-inspired environments with new abilities, including a Master Sword-style move.
A Google listing hints at a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Rise with a September 17 release date (coinciding with Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave), fueling rumors ahead of tomorrow's Nintendo Direct; if authentic, the upgrade could bring enhanced visuals and performance similar to other platforms.
As the big September Nintendo Direct looms, leakers—Malo932 and Centro Leaks—claim a new 3D Mario is set to be revealed, along with a new Super Smash Bros., the return of Nintendogs, Mario Kart World DLC, and a Star Fox game, though insiders warn Nintendo may not show all in one Direct; a Zelda-focused Direct also kicks off today, keeping fans guessing what will actually appear tomorrow.
Nintendo's Zelda 40th Direct revealed a Switch 2–driven remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 with new gameplay and a November 5, 2026 release (digital $59.99; physical foil edition), a live‑action Zelda movie with input from Shigeru Miyamoto, a Zelda Museum with limited tickets and a Master Sword photo-op, new merchandise and a global 40th‑anniversary concert tour, and a Zelda‑themed Switch 2 hardware bundle launching October 29; a mobile app companion will let you play the Ocarina on your phone with quizzes and scores, plus an amiibo release planned for 2027.
An Australian Nintendo Store listing hints a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 could cost about $59.99 USD (AUD 94.95), implying a graphical upgrade rather than a full reboot; more details are expected at this week’s Nintendo Directs (Sept 8–9, 2026).
A well-known Nintendo leaker, Malo932, claims Nintendo is planning two back-to-back Directs featuring a brand-new Super Smash Bros. title (not a re-release) and a revival of Nintendogs, with additional rumors like a Zelda remake; all details remain unconfirmed.
Nintendo's Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Sept 8 at 11:00 p.m. will feature The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2 and discuss anniversary initiatives beyond games, including a live-action Zelda movie.