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Graveyard Keeper 2 has been announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 later in 2026, bringing a larger town to rebuild, the chance to lead an undead army into battle, and expanded graveyard management through crafting, automation, and fortifications. The original Graveyard Keeper has sold over four million copies and is being offered free on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One through April 13, 2026.
Pokemon Pokopia version 1.0.3 for Nintendo Switch 2 is out, focusing on bug fixes. The update resolves habitat disappearance issues in the Pokédex search, fixes travel glitches between Dream Island and Palette Town, and prevents the screen from staying dark after moving between towns or changing the in‑game date. It also resolves problems with relocating habitats, construction progress, and several quest blocks in Bleak Beach, Sparkling Skylands, and Cloud Islands, including seasonal Pokémon disappearing and Cloud Island creation errors. Some issues are only partially fixed, and rare controller vibration bugs may persist.
Pokemon Pokopia has started its first Mystery Gift distribution, granting a Chansey plant habitat item (which can appear as a rare Ditto variation). To redeem, launch Pokemon Pokopia, go to the PC in town, select Get Items > Mystery Gifts > Get with Code/Password, and enter the code P0K0P1AGARDENS; the reward arrives and the game saves automatically. The code is valid through October 7, 2026, and the distribution will run for quite a while.
A free update (ver. 1.6.0) for Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 adds Bob-omb Blast as a new Battle mode, allowing up to 10 Bob-ombs; online battles will randomly include Balloon Battle, Coin Runners, or Bob-omb Blast, plus tweaks to the Bullet Bill item.
Nintendo has added a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 filter to the Nintendo eShop, allowing shoppers to toggle between Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 results to more easily find games compatible with the newer hardware.
Nintendo updates the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 eShop for the week of April 2, 2026, with a broad digital lineup headlined by Pokemon Champions (available April 8) alongside Darwin’s Paradox, People of Note, and a collection of Simple Series titles for Switch 2.
Pearl Abyss indicated at a shareholders’ meeting that it has begun research and development with interest in bringing Crimson Desert to Nintendo Switch 2, noting that Switch’s lower specs would require compromises; no port is confirmed as the game has only just launched.
A podcast-based rumor from NateTheHate claims Nintendo Switch 2 will host a summer release of a classic-style Star Fox with online multiplayer and a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in the second half of 2026. It also suggests no 3D Mario in 2026, with a 2027 release, plus speculative titles like Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and possible Switch 2 editions of Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. A June Nintendo Direct is possible but not guaranteed; as with all rumors, nothing is confirmed.
A Taiwan rating listing hints at Devil May Cry 5 coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in a new Devil Hunter Edition, though Capcom has not officially announced it yet. If real, it would be the game’s first Nintendo platform, with details of the edition’s content still unknown; past Special Editions added characters and extra modes. Capcom has been actively supporting Switch 2 with other titles, suggesting more announcements could follow.
Pokemon Champions will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and mobile with only fully evolved Pokémon from each evolutionary line; non-evolved forms won't be playable at launch, which could constrain the competitive meta and force players to adapt as earlier evolutions may be added later. The game is free-to-start on April 8, with mobile versions arriving later this year.
From May 2026, new Switch 2 titles released in the US will have lower digital MSRPs than physical copies, starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (digital $59.99 vs physical $69.99). Older titles aren’t affected. Nintendo says the difference reflects format production and distribution costs, digital prices won’t rise overall, and future pricing will consider profitability, installed base, and market conditions amid ongoing cost pressures.
Starting in May 2026, Switch 2 games will have divided pricing with physical cartridges costing more than digital downloads. The first title affected, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will be $70 physically versus $60 digitally. Nintendo says the split reflects production and distribution costs and that retailers set physical/digital prices, with publishers often following. This could make physical ownership more of a premium for future Nintendo titles, while the digital option remains cheaper.
The 1.2.0 patch for Super Mario Bros. Wonder is out, adding Switch 2-specific tweaks (notably easier decorative flower collection) and Thai language support, plus general gameplay fixes for both Switch and Switch 2; the game launches on Switch and arrives on Switch 2 on March 26.
Marvel Rivals, a fast-paced 6v6 Marvel team-based PvP shooter, is officially confirmed to be ported to Nintendo Switch 2. Marvel Games executive producer Danny Koo said the port is in progress and will be announced when there’s news, with a likely release within the next year or two. The game features dynamic hero synergies, destructible battlefields, and ongoing seasonal updates to add new heroes and maps on Switch.
Squanch Games has delayed High on Life 2’s Switch 2 release from April 20 to July 1 to better meet high quality standards; digital preorders have been canceled, while physical copies will still ship in July. The game released on Steam, Epic, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S earlier this year and has received mixed impressions.