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Minecraft is now available for pre-order on the Nintendo Switch 2, with a launch date of October 27, 2026. The release includes three digital tiers: Standard, Deluxe Collection, and Ultimate Collection, all featuring the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack. Existing Switch owners can upgrade to the Standard Edition for free until January 2027, while higher tiers offer discounted upgrades. Physical copies are also available at retail.
GameSpot Managing Editor Tamoor Hussain argues that Fire Emblem: Awakening offers superior immediate satisfaction compared to the new Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, which he finds bogged down by tedious daily chores and micro-tasks. While Fortune's Weave features intricate tactical gameplay, its Persona-like structure requires extensive time investment in non-combat activities, whereas Awakening delivers core strategy mechanics directly. Hussain notes that despite Fortune's Weave being a strong title, the shift in the series toward gated progression discourages players seeking quick tactical engagement, making the 2013 Nintendo 3DS entry a compelling alternative for those prioritizing combat over role-playing mechanics.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches on October 22, 2026, for the Switch 2. The title revives the Wuhu Island setting from 2009's Wii Sports Resort, featuring 12 motion-controlled minigames including new entries like thumb wrestling and skateboarding. Early hands-on previews indicate the game offers intuitive controls and strong local multiplayer appeal, though it lacks the cultural phenomenon status of the original 2006 Wii Sports release.
Amazon’s 48-hour Prime Big Deal Days sale, running October 6-7, 2026, features significant discounts on Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories. Notable cuts include 'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' at $29.99 and 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' at $39.99. Best Buy offers competing deals on consoles and storage, while preorders for the upcoming 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time' remake are discounted by $10.
Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are currently discounted at Amazon. The physical edition has dropped from $69.99 to $59.88, matching the digital price of $59.99. The game is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.
Amazon’s October 6-7 Prime Big Deal Days have triggered early gaming discounts across major retailers. While Amazon focuses on PS5 hardware and accessories, Best Buy is highlighting Nintendo Switch 2 bundles and storage upgrades. PC Gamer and T3 are tracking live deals for retro consoles and handhelds, with prices fluctuating as the sale begins.
Kotaku has announced 'Guiding Key,' a year-long communal playthrough of the Kingdom Hearts series, coinciding with the October 8 release of the Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The initiative aims to build momentum for Kingdom Hearts IV, scheduled for late 2027, by having writers and industry figures play through the franchise's history monthly. While the new collection offers a native, non-streaming experience on Switch 2, reviews highlight performance disparities, with Kingdom Hearts III facing frame rate issues on handheld mode despite the overall package being praised for its combat depth and accessibility.
Square Enix releases the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 8, 2026. While the older titles in the bundle perform well, Kingdom Hearts III and 0.2 Birth by Sleep suffer from variable frame rates and lack of 120fps support, leading to mixed recommendations.
Suneast has leaked a 2TB microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a potential solution to the console's 256GB internal storage limits. While no release date or price is confirmed, the card could hold over 100 games, though current 1TB cards already cost over $300 due to a global memory shortage.
PlatinumGames president Atsushi Inaba expressed a strong desire to expand the Bayonetta franchise during a Famitsu interview, though he declined to confirm a specific new title. The comments followed a collaboration announcement bringing Bayonetta-themed costumes to Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2. While Inaba praised the Switch 2's potential, he noted PlatinumGames has no current title on the platform. The series faces uncertainty after creator Hideki Kamiya's departure and the loss of key staff, but Inaba’s remarks suggest continued development.
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba confirmed the studio intends to expand the Bayonetta franchise, though he declined to announce a specific new title. The comments followed a joint interview with Shift Up regarding a Bayonetta costume collaboration in Stellar Blade for the Nintendo Switch 2. Inaba praised the Switch 2’s potential but noted PlatinumGames has not yet released a game on the platform. The franchise has faced significant personnel changes, including the departure of creator Hideki Kamiya and the death of voice actress Atsuko Tanaka.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed he advocated for a physical release of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, but the final product uses key discs rather than full game data. The game launches simultaneously on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 on April 8, 2027, with separate teams handling gameplay and optimization to ensure consistent quality across platforms.
Digital Foundry’s technical analysis reveals that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 targets a 40 FPS cap, which is unstable in demanding areas, making 30 FPS the recommended setting. The game lacks ray tracing but features improved lighting and textures. While the PC version includes path tracing and DLSS 4.5, the console version prioritizes stability over maximum fidelity.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, securing the third spot in Japanese weekly sales with 26,728 units sold in its first week. While Nintendo is promoting the title through My Nintendo rewards and sweepstakes, early impressions from Kotaku highlight significant frustration with the game’s time-management mechanics and repetitive exploration loops. The game features four Flame Lords, including Queen Theodora, whose story is praised for strong character writing but hindered by tedious progression systems that require extensive map traversal and resource gathering.
Konami's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will launch on October 15, 2026, for the original Nintendo Switch. Although no dedicated Switch 2 version exists, the game's demo runs at 60 FPS on the newer console by default, while the original Switch version is capped at 30 FPS. This performance upgrade occurs without a separate release, similar to how some first-party Nintendo titles utilize backward compatibility for enhanced performance.