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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave reveals its extensive voice cast, led by Cai, Dietrich, Eshmel, Fortuna, Leda, Sothis, Solel, and Theodora, with a long list of supporting characters; the cast details are being shared via the Nintendo Today app, and the game is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026.
Digital Foundry confirms the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake runs at 1080p and a smooth 60fps on Nintendo Switch 2, but the game does not use DLSS upscaling, suggesting an in-house or partner engine (with Monolith Soft among likely collaborators).
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.
Digital Foundry’s early testing suggests the Switch 2 in docked mode delivers VRR performance on par with Xbox Series X|S and better than PS5, enabling 40 FPS modes or unlocked framerates for many games. However, VRR support currently requires patches to be fully utilized, and the feature is force-enabled in menus, which users may need to disable for certain titles. The update sets up future Switch 2 titles, like Metroid Ravenous, to benefit from smoother performance.
Nintendo releases firmware 23.0.0 for Switch and Switch 2, adding VRR support in docked TV mode for Switch 2 (dock update required), plus a host of features: online license play via Virtual Game Card when offline, complete data transfer between Switch 2 consoles, Mii Maker updates including music and QR sharing, new display/video output information, VRR settings, improved accessibility (Portuguese Brazil TTS and voice-to-text), per-TV audio settings retention, and various system tweaks with stability fixes.
Nintendo is releasing a Zelda-themed Switch 2 40th Anniversary Edition with a black-and-gold finish and Triforce artwork, featuring upgraded hardware and 4K docked output. Preorders opened for an Oct. 29 launch at about $520. Retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, and Nintendo are restocking, but stock is currently limited or sold out; the bundle includes the console, dock, and Zelda-themed Joy-Con 2 controllers (game sold separately).
Nintendo’s Switch 2 gains variable refresh rate (VRR) support in docked TV mode with firmware update 23.0.0. The update also adds a handheld boost mode toggle, updates the Mii editor to support music in nostalgic Wii/Wii U/Mii creations, and enables full system transfers ahead of a Zelda-themed Switch 2 release next month.
Metroid Ravenous is shown as a sequel to Metroid Dread in the first trailer, with Samus speaking more than in past games. The 2D Metroid title is slated to launch January 28, 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, and features upgraded armor, EMMI-like foes, and a subterranean labyrinth as Samus confronts a mysterious hooded group in one-on-one battles and boss encounters.
Ubisoft has announced Far Cry 3 Classic Edition and Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon Classic Edition are headed to Nintendo Switch 2, launching in Spring 2027, bringing the iconic open-world shooter and its neon retro-futuristic spin-off to the new hardware.
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.
Koei Tecmo announced The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, due in early 2027, letting players follow Maomao through palace and city investigations with clue gathering, evidence-based deductions, and alchemy ingredient collection; more details will be shown at a Tokyo Game Show 2026 livestream.
During a Nintendo Direct, MercurySteam announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid that appears to continue Metroid Dread, with Samus facing a darker energy. The game is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching January 28, 2027 and will include a special edition with two new amiibo figures.
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.
Kotaku notes that the official site for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake includes the first 15 seconds of a new Gerudo Valley remix, which fans praise and are eager to hear in full once the remake releases.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will ship on a single disc, but the physical copy requires an internet download to access the full game. The Nintendo Switch 2 version uses a 130GB cartridge as a key, while PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC download sizes have not been revealed; the game will launch globally on April 8, 2027 across PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.