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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.
Nintendo will stop selling all iterations of the original Switch in Europe starting mid-February 2027, as EU rules push for user-replaceable batteries. The company plans updated versions of various devices on a rolling basis, including the Switch 2 with a replaceable battery and refreshed controllers, though availability may vary by country.
Famitsu’s weekly scores for July 5, 2026 list Rhythm Heaven Groove (34/40: 8/9/8/9), Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari (33/40: 8/8/8/9), Magical Girl Witch Trials (32/40: 8/9/8/7), and Mouse: P.I. For Hire (31/40: 7/8/8/8), with four editors contributing to each rating.
The Nintendo Switch eShop in North America is running a broad sale with deep discounts on many titles, including TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, among others.
SEGA and Atlus launched a major Nintendo eShop sale covering Switch 2 and Switch titles, discounting more than 30 games (including Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn Overlord, Etrian Odyssey HD/Origins Collection, Persona 5 Royal, and Yakuza bundles); the sale runs through July 9, 2026 (Two Point titles end July 1).
Sega announced two physical Sonic collections for Nintendo Switch to celebrate the 35th anniversary: the Sonic Classic Collection bundling Sonic Origins, Sonic Mania, and Sonic Superstars, and the Sonic Modern Collection bundling Sonic Frontiers, Sonic Colors: Ultimate, and Sonic Forces. Both editions are priced at $49.99 and set to launch in October 2026, each including a special 35th Anniversary reversible coversheet and a logo patch.
Nintendo released a weeklong maintenance schedule for the week of June 21, 2026, detailing three downtime sessions that will affect Switch 2 and Switch—including eShop downtime, consumable-purchase processing, and network services—with times listed across PT, ET, the UK, and Europe.
A free HR Violations Pack DLC for Dispatch on Switch adds a 'Partial Coverage' option that reveals nude breasts, butts, and middle fingers that were previously hidden, while genitals and explicit audio remain censored due to Nintendo requirements; the DLC also provides mosaic, blackout, and 'chaotic' obscuring modes and is not available in Japan. The update aims to align Switch with other platforms, though a single Switch build caused controversy at launch; AdHoc apologized for misrepresenting the original censorship and notes the patch is 6MB and now on the Switch eShop for both Dispatch Switch 1 and Switch 2.
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on Switch updates to version 1.5.0, introducing New Game+ with carried-over levels and items, a Zodiac Compatibility feature, and a host of QoL and stability improvements. The patch adds Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean text support, plus new gameplay settings (Maintain Auto-proceed, Ability Incantations Guaranteed, Ability Cursor Memory), improved battle camera behavior, clearer job unlocks, and minor text and sound tweaks across languages.
Square Enix released Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles version 1.5.0 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, adding New Game Plus, a Zodiac Compatibility feature, and a suite of quality‑of‑life improvements (tile/target status previews, Remove All Equipment, clearer job unlocks, and battle camera retention), plus new settings (Maintain Auto‑proceed, Ability Incantations Guaranteed, Ability Cursor Memory), broader language support (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean), and general stability tweaks.
Nintendo rolled out system update Ver. 22.5.0 for the original Switch, adding a dedicated eShop app with a refreshed layout and Basic Dark theme, plus PIN-based access and saved payment options to speed up purchases and improve security—addressing years of sluggish storefronts and narrowing the gap with Switch 2.
Firmware update 22.5.0 for Switch and Switch 2 adds more than stability: Switch gains a redesigned eShop with Basic Dark theme color and 10-second video scrubbing; Switch 2 adds Dutch and Russian accessibility options for Text-to-Speech and in-game chat, plus general stability improvements; Switch also gains a User-Verification PIN for eShop access and saved payments.
Sting’s DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection! is headed to PC via Steam on June 29, 2026, delivering three sugoroku RPG titles—DOKAPON Kingdom IV, DOKAPON! 3-2-1, and DOKAPON Gaiden: Flame no Audition—each packaged with features like Save/Load Anywhere, a Rewind option, up to 3x game speed, and included manuals/artwork; the release is Japan-only in language.
Capcom will release a Nintendo Switch patch on June 15, 2026 for Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection that fixes bugs, adds the ability to swap the Confirm/Cancel button mapping, and is required to use online features.