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version 1.2.0 for Mouse: P.I. for Hire adds Uncapped VRR and a Balanced 40 FPS mode on Nintendo Switch 2, plus Level Revisit to replay completed levels and HUB access after credits, alongside broader performance tweaks, Weapon Wheel updates, control rebinding improvements, and a long list of bug fixes across stability, progression, UI, audio, and visuals.
Nintendo released a free Switch 2 demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, letting players try the game’s first chapter with save data transferable to the full game; the puzzle-platformer follows Yoshi as he helps Mr. E recover memories across its pages, with a Bowser Jr. cameo hinted.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger on Switch 2 offers two modes (Quality and Performance) with 4K/30 docked or 1080p/30 handheld in Quality and around 1080p/60 handheld in Performance. It’s a surprisingly strong portable version, but it suffers from jagged edges, softer textures, and inconsistent frame pacing, with 60fps not consistently stable even after patch 1.2.1. It remains cheaper than PS5/Xbox/PC versions and shows potential for further improvements through updates.
Ubisoft announces a Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Crew Motorfest, releasing October 8, 2026, bringing open-world Hawaii racing with seasonal content and car customization, available digitally and as a game-key card.
Centro Leaks suggests Pokémon Winds and Waves for Nintendo Switch 2 could feature around 300 new Pokémon and forms, a weather-based battle gimmick, and post-launch DLC, but the number includes form variants and is unverified as of now; the game is not expected before 2027.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64 richer visuals and new cutscenes deepen the story without bogging down the core on-rails arcade experience. Interludes flesh out the team dynamics, some voice work misses the original's charm, but the gameplay remains challenging and satisfying, delivering a 30–45 minute campaign that begs for multiple runs and adds extra modes and offline multiplayer for replay value.
Escape the Backrooms, a popular day-one Xbox Game Pass co-op title, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 with full cross-play across Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and PS5, allowing Game Pass subscribers to play with Switch 2 friends. The Switch 2 version supports cross-platform play with all supported systems, and the game remains a top Game Pass debut in 2026, though the Completionist achievement is currently unobtainable until a future update.
Ars Technica analyzes Nintendo's Switch staying power, noting Europe will stop selling the original model next February to meet new replaceable-battery rules. Despite the Switch 2's debut, the nine-year-old console remains a strong software platform and could stay on shelves and in players' hands for years, with sales fading more slowly than its peers—potentially into 2029–2030 as developers continue to support backward compatibility.
Owlcat's Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Switch 2 is receiving a major patch to fix bugs and improve performance, and as an apology for its rough launch all additional content and expansions—including Digital Deluxe content such as Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis—will be free for Switch 2 owners; a proper cartridge release is planned for October 15, 2026, with Owlcat also developing new WH40K CRPGs like Dark Heresy and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
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.
Nintendo outlined a Europe-wide rollout for Switch 2 revisions with user-replaceable batteries, beginning summer 2026 and continuing into 2027, while discontinuing production and sale of the older Switch hardware from mid-February 2027; the Switch 2 console will have a slightly smaller battery, the Pro Controller's battery will be 16% smaller, Joy-Cons will gain replaceable batteries but otherwise function the same, and N64/GameCube controllers are planned for early 2027, with availability staggered by country.
Nintendo announced that Europe-bound revisions of its products, led by Switch 2, will add user-replaceable batteries to comply with upcoming European battery regulations; there are no functional changes, but the Switch 2 core model gains a 5172mAh battery (about 1% smaller) with weight changes, and Joy-Con 2 and Pro Controller updates; older adapters like the N64/GCN controllers receive small changes and battery kits will be sold. Availability will roll out from Summer 2026 through early 2027 across a wide list of European countries and select nearby markets, with current owners not needing to take any action.
At Anime Expo, Crypton Future Media and Good Smile revealed Hatsune Miku Nendoroid Starry Party, a 3D party game for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam set for 2027, featuring Miku and other characters as Nendoroid figurines in various mini-games, with a trailer for the track 'StargazeR' by Kots Beirne feat. Hatsune Miku. The event also announced the BEYOND BORDERs project to pair Vocaloid producers with Western artists for a Hatsune Miku EP releasing later this year.
Aspyr confirms Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, built to preserve the original's magic while leveraging newer hardware; the original Switch was not powerful enough for a quality port, and 60fps was not feasible without notable visual compromises. The team spent months optimizing for Switch 2 at 30fps to maintain fidelity, and gyro aiming is being considered but not guaranteed. The reveal came via a recent Nintendo Direct, with hints at more Tomb Raider games on Switch in the future.