All articles tagged with #switch2
Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on April 8, 2026 with a free at-launch update that enhances visuals when players connect to the internet; there will be no Switch 2-exclusive edition, just a free upgrade, and the game remains free-to-start with a paid Starter Pack; a mobile release is planned later this year.
Donkey Kong Bananza has sold over 4 million copies on Switch 2, becoming the platform’s second-best seller and earning multiple awards; while fans celebrate, DK producer Kenta Motokura says he can’t share future plans yet but is relieved by the positive reception, signaling renewed potential for the character.
Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2 uses voxel-based destruction to make almost every object breakable, with developers detailing prototyping, balancing chaos with play, and the elephant transformation, while connecting to Nintendo’s recent design shifts from Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart World and benefiting from Switch 2 power for bigger, richer levels.
Pokémon Pokopia has tied Pokémon Y on Metacritic as the highest-rated Pokémon game at 88, a milestone celebrated by outlets like Nintendo Life which praised Pokopia as a fresh, charming life-sim; the rest of the top contenders note HeartGold/SoulSilver at 87, and the article hints at a 2027 Switch 2 title Winds & Waves, signaling continued momentum for the series.
Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase revealed 18 indie games headed to Switch and Switch 2, mixing new titles with Switch 2 exclusives. Highlights include Denshattack! (June 17; Switch 2 gets an exclusive train skin), My Little Puppy (May 29), Heave Ho 2 (this summer with online play), Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (later this year), Rotwood (Switch 2 console exclusive today), Mixtape (Switch 2 on May 7), The Midnight Walk (Switch 2 March 26), Deadzone: Rogue (Switch 2 March 17 with mouse support), Blighted (Switch 2 this fall), and Blue Prince closing the show, plus a montage of other titles teased for release in coming months.
NIS America and Happinet announced Brigandine: Abyss, a brand-new strategy RPG for Switch 2 arriving in 2026. The game introduces a new world, six story campaigns, and a Mission Mode featuring 24 factions. Gameplay sticks to Brigandine’s hex-grid tactics with two phases—Organization and Attack—plus resource management and monster binding for strategic depth.
Digimon Story Time Stranger on Switch will get a free Switch 2 upgrade that updates its visuals to the Switch 2 standard when you update on the newer console. On Switch 2 you can pick Quality (4K HDR, up to 30FPS docked) or Performance (Full HD, up to 60FPS) and those options don’t carry back to the original Switch. The Switch 2 version is a Game-Key Card while the original Switch release remains physical; Bandai Namco notes a July launch, and Tales of Arise is also coming to Switch 2 in May.
Nintendo Life confirms a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for February 5, 2026, running about 30 minutes and focusing on third‑party games for Switch 2 and Switch 1. The broadcast streams on the Nintendo YouTube channels and the Nintendo Today app, with regional start times listed (2pm GMT UK/Ireland, 3pm CET, 6am PT in North America). The lineup isn’t fixed, but expectations center on ports and new reveals from third-party developers (e.g., Elden Ring, The Duskbloods, The Adventures of Elliot, Professor Layton and The New World of Steam), rather than a full first‑party Direct.
Nintendo reports February 2026 results for the nine months through December 2025: net sales of 1,905.8 billion yen (up 99.3% YoY), operating profit 300.3 billion yen, ordinary profit 455.8 billion yen, and net profit 358.8 billion yen, with non-Japan sales at 1,470.4 billion yen (77.2%). Switch 2 hardware reached 17.37 million units and software 37.93 million, while total Switch hardware stood at 155.37 million and software at 1,500.16 million units; overall Switch 1 sales were 3.25 million this period (OLED 1.48m; Lite 0.79m; standard 0.98m). Digital sales rose 14.7% to 282.0 billion yen; IP-related income fell 10.1% to 54.5 billion yen. Switch 2 launch titles performed strongly (Mario Kart World 14.03m; Donkey Kong Bananza 4.25m; Kirby Air Riders 1.76m; Pokémon Legends: Z‑A – Switch 2 Edition 3.89m), and Switch 2 software reached 37.93m. FX assumptions were updated to 150 yen per USD and 170 yen per euro; forecasts unchanged with planned titles Mario Tennis Fever (Feb) and Pokémon Pokopia (Mar) to sustain momentum.
Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2 receives its first 2026 patch (v3.1.0), adding Polish language support and addressing various issues, with Nintendo mentioning an ongoing Emerald Rush DLC in-game event; a separate surprise update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD adds Dixie Kong and other enhancements.
Larian's CEO Swen Vincke revealed that Baldur’s Gate 3 was not allowed to be ported to the upcoming Switch 2, likely due to decisions made by rights holders such as Wizards of the Coast or Nintendo, despite the game's suitability for the platform.
Konami's octopus platformer Darwin's Paradox! will be released exclusively on Switch 2 in 2026, with the Switch 1 version seemingly canceled, featuring stealth gameplay and colorful yet dystopian visuals.
Rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 may be revealed between late January and early February, with a potential release in late May to June 2025. Additionally, a port of Kirby: Planet Robobot for the current Nintendo Switch is speculated to be released in 2025. These details were discussed in the Nate the Hate podcast, but remain unconfirmed by Nintendo.
A rumor suggests that Nintendo will announce the Switch 2 in January 2025, with a release in March 2025. The rumor, originating from a machine-translated Weibo post, claims that 650,000 units are already shipped, and components have been produced in large quantities. While the credibility of the source is uncertain, the timing aligns with Nintendo's potential financial strategies. The rumor has sparked controversy among fans, especially after a user was banned from Famiboards for sharing it, inadvertently adding to its perceived credibility.
The new Mario & Luigi: Brothership RPG for the Nintendo Switch offers a familiar yet enjoyable experience, blending turn-based mechanics with platforming. However, the game's performance highlights the aging hardware of the Switch, as Nintendo prepares for a next-gen console release. While Brothership is a welcome addition for fans, its graphics and gameplay feel limited by the current console's capabilities, underscoring the need for a Switch upgrade to fully realize such games' potential.