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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on August 27, 2026, but early observations suggest the Switch versions drop PlayStation 3 references (and swap a prop with GA-KO figures), with unclear changes to Otacon’s famous line.
A Pokopia player (Reddit user ArcadiaCitizen_) uncovers a workaround to recruit limited-time Pokémon without altering the Switch 2’s clock. By accessing a cloud island with the Mysterious Goggles, using Pokopia’s 3D printer at Pokémon Centers, and crafting needed items (requiring Pokémetal and a Nintendo Switch Online membership), players can spawn rarer Pokémon like Jumpluff, Sableye, and Jirachi. The island code used is 6DXL PD6F. The discovery adds to ongoing debate about time-limited recruitment in Pokopia and whether these exploits were intended by developers.
Nintendo Switch’s cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite has been shut down and cannot be reinstalled, effectively erasing the $60 Ultimate Edition purchase; offline play with AI remains possible, but the cloud version’s removal highlights the risks of cloud gaming on Switch, with questions about refunds or a future native port on Switch 2.
Cold Iron Studios has shut down the Nintendo Switch cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite, making the game unplayable for all players once the servers close on August 5, 2026 (JST). No refunds are being offered, and the game, originally priced at $30 (or $60 for the Ultimate edition), will be delisted. Reports suggest affected players could be offered a discount on a Switch 2 version, but that would require paying again for content already purchased. The shutdown comes ahead of the sequel, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, due later this month.
EDGE's October 2026 issue (#427) assembles a Nintendo-heavy review slate, led by Big Walk at 9 and Splatoon Raiders at 8, with Palworld at 5 and several mid-range scores for other titles; the excerpts praise Big Walk’s atmospheric moments and the chaotic, rewarding co-op of Splatoon Raiders, highlighting how a mix of loot-sh Shooter and strategy games defines this roundup.
Nintendo beats Q1 profit estimates with 142.5B yen in operating profit thanks to strong software sales and roughly $300 million in tariff refunds, which the company says aren’t passed to customers as it fights a related lawsuit.
Minecraft version 26.40 is out with bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, and a batch of experimental features: Abandoned Camps and the Dappled Forest (with Poplar trees), Cushion blocks and Straw Beds, Shelf Mushrooms, and Red Shrubs; boats now take fewer hits; numerous accessibility improvements; plus performance and UI fixes, Realm/Marketplace updates, and Switch-related notes.
The Verge notes Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch is on sale at Woot for $52.99 (usually $59.95), a region-free international version with improved Switch 2 loading times. The quirky life sim has you building an island of Miis and watching their interactions, with the sequel adding new tools. The piece also highlights additional deals on Apple woven USB-C cables, the Marshall Stanmore III speaker, and Life360 Tile Slim trackers.
The Verge’s hands-on with the Sharge Disk Pro 2 praises a compact USB-C hub that doubles as a 4K HDMI dock and supports up to 8TB M.2 SSDs, plus SD/microSD readers, USB-A, and 80W USB‑C PD — effectively turning a laptop, phone, or Switch into a multi‑display, multi‑storage setup. It uses built‑in magnets to attach to devices, has a detachable cable, and improved airflow, but the Ultra model’s low power draw (3W to the SSD) can cause shutdown under big transfers or ProRes recording unless you add external power; Nintendo Switch 2 docking also needs a strong charger. Still, it’s the first Sharge drive I’d actually carry in my bag.
Nintendo released its maintenance schedule for the week of July 26, 2026, adding a new Switch 2/Switch online-play session and warning of downtime across several games as network services go offline during the windows. Affected titles include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, F-Zero 99, and others, with a separate Switch Online maintenance window planned for mid-August.
Shigeru Miyamoto argues players care less about cutting-edge hardware and more about accessible, enjoyable gameplay, noting Nintendo’s single-architecture approach and the success of the Switch as evidence. He suggests the industry may shift toward more affordable, mobile-friendly experiences as high-end development costs rise, while Nintendo continues to focus on playability and its unique interface.
In a Famitsu interview, Shigeru Miyamoto argues that modern players aren’t chasing hardware specs; they want to be able to play software on the device they own. He points to Nintendo’s Switch as an example of successful hybrid play, notes the console lasted 8–9 years, and stresses Nintendo’s focus on unique gameplay and a streamlined development environment (single architecture) over chasing power.
Colopl announced White Cat Project Infinity for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, an action game featuring over 50 playable characters and a Character Link system that grants effects based on your lineup. The title traces back to a planned 2018 Switch entry and a Nintendo lawsuit that was settled in 2021; it’s slated for a 2027 release with a trailer already released.
Nintendo confirms it will continue selling the original Switch in regions outside Europe, with European shipments ending in February 2027; the Switch family will be manufactured through 2026 in other regions, and there were no announced changes for those areas. The move is likely tied to European battery regulations and a forthcoming Switch 2 revision with a user-replaceable battery.
Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch family (Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED) in Europe by mid-February 2027 to comply with EU battery legislation; production will continue through 2026 and devices should remain widely available until the cut-off. The company will roll out revised Switch 2 consoles this summer, with replacement Joy-Con 2 controllers and the Pro Controller arriving this winter, and launch Nintendo 64 and GameCube controllers in early 2027. Battery replacement kits will be available in Europe, and Nintendo says there is no functional difference between current and revised products, though it's unclear how warranty will be affected for EU customers.