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Ubisoft announces a Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Crew Motorfest, releasing October 8, 2026, bringing open-world Hawaii racing with seasonal content and car customization, available digitally and as a game-key card.
Nintendo announced its San Diego Comic-Con 2026 lineup, headlined by a first U.S. hands-on for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on the Nintendo Switch 2, plus a Splatoon Raiders playable demo. Attendees can participate in on-stage competitions against social media creator The Rizzler and enjoy various in-booth activities from July 23–26 at the San Diego Convention Center, including a hands-on session at The Pointe Hilton San Diego Bayfront and live gameplay broadcasts along The Promenade.
Pearl Abyss says it is exploring a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert and has the project to a level where basic gameplay is possible, but no release date is given as optimization, technical verification, and quality checks are needed to preserve the game's graphics, action, and open-world experience on the new hardware.
Square Enix confirms two optimization modes for Dragon Quest 11 S on Nintendo Switch 2: Performance Priority runs at 60 FPS in 1080p, while Image Quality Priority runs at 30 FPS in 1440p. There are no noted differences between docked and handheld modes, and the Switch 2 screen maxes at 1080p. Save data from the original Switch release cannot be transferred, and upgrading to the new edition costs $40 with no new content; the game launches September 24, 2026.
Square Enix kicked off its biggest-ever sale on Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo eShop, slashing prices on a wide lineup of RPGs and classics—including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Octopath Traveler 0, and Final Fantasy Tactics—across both platforms, with many titles hitting new lows. The sale runs through July 17, 2026.
A listing on EpicDB hints that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation could receive multiple DLCs post-launch, including a Story Expansion Pass and nine DLCs (along with Premium Editions), though Square Enix has not confirmed any of it and some entries may be placeholders.
Bethesda Softworks and Virtuos announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11. The standard version is $49.99 with a $59.99 Deluxe Edition, and the download size is 61.4GB. The Switch 2 release features DLSS, motion controls, touch screen, and Left/Right Hand mouse modes, running at 900p handheld and 1080p docked at 30fps, and includes The Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions.
Mario Kart World 1.7.0 is live, adding two new Knockout Tour routes (Drill Rally and Boomerang Rally), photo-mode sticker support, balance tweaks, and a slew of bug fixes. The update also increases certain speeds, allows quicker post-hit recovery, and adjusts item and jump mechanics. A ramp from Airship Fortress to Bowser’s Castle arrives, Thai language support is added, and six more Knockout Tour routes are planned for future updates. A trailer is available, and Switch 2 users are reportedly receiving the rollout.
A rumored Switch 2 LCD panel revision—likely by Sharp—could replace the Innolux-based display to fix ghosting caused by slow LCD response times, but it’s unclear whether existing stock will be phased out or coexist with the new panel, potentially creating a hardware lottery for buyers.
A Chinese listing suggests Nintendo Switch 2 may be getting a redesigned LCD panel, possibly produced by Sharp as model LS079T1SX10P with a new circuit and connectors, indicating a hardware refresh rather than a minor tweak. Nintendo has not officially confirmed any changes.
Nintendo has announced a 15-minute Splatoon Raiders Direct for June 30, focusing on the Switch 2-exclusive single-player adventure, followed by a 30-minute Nintendo Treehouse gameplay showcase.
Famitsu's latest Most Wanted chart (votes cast June 10–16) includes Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 making its first appearance, along with Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. The list spans titles across NS2, NSW, and PS5, with Zelda’s Switch 2 version teased for release later this year featuring updated visuals and designs.
The North America, Europe, and Japan eShop listings show the file sizes for a wide range of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch titles, including Rhythm Heaven Groove and Moonlight Peaks, with sizes spanning from around 55MB up to several gigabytes.
May 2026 delivered the worst May for US PS and Xbox console sales on record amid price hikes, with PS5 down 58% YoY and spending down 43%, and Xbox down 12% YoY though spending rose 7%; Nintendo Switch 2 boosted hardware spending by 38% and logged about 5.9 million units in its first year, the second-fastest selling handheld in US history. Analysts warn further price hikes (including an expected August Xbox rise) could curb demand until the holiday season, with a rebound unlikely before 2028 as memory costs rise.
Famitsu's weekly review scores for June 28, 2026 list Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 scoring 8/9/9/8 (40 total), followed by The Last Salvage Squad (8/7/8/7) and Mousebusters (7/8/8/6); each title is rated by four editors and the total is out of 40.