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Minecraft is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct 27 with a Vibrant Visuals graphics mode and an upgrade path for existing Switch owners; some modes (like split-screen) won’t support Vibrant Visuals, and it’s not yet confirmed whether Switch 2 will support Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. The launch follows the Sept 29 release of Minecraft Dungeons II on PC and consoles, including Switch and Switch 2.
A suspected pre-order leak for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake suggests a Switch 2 release window and a possible Nintendo Direct reveal, with August/holiday timing speculated. However, insiders warn that the leak may be mixed up with another title, and no official confirmation or price details have been provided.
Nintendo Life reports on the free Star Fox Switch 2 demo shown in the latest Direct, which includes the prologue, tutorial, and Meteo stage with a wormhole exit. At about 30 minutes, the demo highlights the remaster’s visual upgrades and a faithful Star Fox 64 feel, with notes on enhanced haptics and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Readers discuss control mapping and the absence of splitscreen multiplayer, but the piece overall frames the remake as a polished, near-1:1 reimagining that builds anticipation for the full release.
Nintendo signals it will continue supporting the original Switch alongside the Switch 2, aiming to grow the installed base and extend software across both systems while actions like acquisitions of Shiver Entertainment and Forever Entertainment are seen as part of this strategy; the Switch 2 will be priced higher, and Nintendo intends to encourage upgrades at a gradual pace.
Square Enix unveiled Evercold, the sixth Final Fantasy XIV expansion, at the FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 with a January 2027 launch on PC/Mac/Steam/PlayStation/Xbox and an August Switch 2 release. The update adds two new jobs, raises the level cap to 110, introduces new cities and dungeons, a new raid series and Ultimate raid, PvP updates, and a major combat overhaul with Reborn and Evolved modes, plus broader system changes (seasons overhaul, Armoury, expanded customization). It also includes a crossover alliance raid with Evangelion (khara).
FuRyu announced CRYMELIGHT, a roguelike action RPG in its CRY series, featuring Alice in a dark Wonderland and launching on PS5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on November 5, 2026 with a 20–30 hour playtime. The game introduces the Wonder Dimension, a poker-style Skill Card system, and Tea Party/Repentance mechanics. Pre-orders on PlayStation Store offer a 20% discount and include the Dynamis (Blue) DLC; Standard and Deluxe editions bundle additional content and DLC sets.
Nintendo has kicked off a Spotlight Sale for Switch 2 and the original Switch, discounting a wide range of third-party titles with several at new low prices. Notable deals include Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Yooka-Replaylee, and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, among many others. The sale runs until April 30, 2026, and the full lineup is available on the Nintendo eShop with links to track additional deals.
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.