Articles Tagged “Nintendo Switch 2”
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen Reviews: Is It Worth Playing?
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is out now with review scores up to 95/100, a new snowy region, 12 endgame dungeons and a $49.99 Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year 2: $40 Price and DLC Guide
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year 2 starts November 3 with a new 1v1 Duel Mode, six crossover DLC packs and a permanent price cut from $69.99 to $39.99.
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered: What's New in the Remake
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is out on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox and Steam with over 40 officers, new combat moves and split-screen co-op.
Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War Land on Switch 2
Aspyr brings Shadow of Mordor GOTY ($19.99) and Shadow of War Definitive ($49.99) to Switch 2 on September 30, with every DLC and touchscreen support.
Witcher 3 Remastered Launch: What Its 94 Metacritic Means
The Witcher 3 Remastered is out now on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, free for existing owners, and its 94 Metacritic makes it 2026's top-rated game.
Minecraft Sift: When the New Dimension Reaches Each Game
Minecraft’s Sift arrives in Dungeons II on September 29 and is planned for Java and Bedrock in 2027. Here is what the new dimension reveal confirms.
Hall Effect vs TMR Sticks: How to Pick a Drift-Free Pad
Hall effect vs TMR thumbsticks explained: how each stops stick drift, which is better for aiming, and drift-free controllers from $29.99 to consider.
Lufia I & II Sinistrals Saga Brings SNES RPGs Back in 2027
Lufia I & II: The Sinistrals Saga bundles both SNES RPGs for PS5, Switch 2, Switch and PC in 2027, keeping the pixel art and adding New Game Plus.
Castlevania Belmont's Curse Demo Lands October 1
Konami's Castlevania: Belmont's Curse gets a playable demo on October 1, two weeks before launch, with save data carrying into the full game.
Wo Long 2 Release Date Lands March 2027 With Free Demo
Team Ninja's Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember arrives March 4, 2027 on four platforms, and a free alpha demo is playable right now until September 30.
Valheim 1.0 Brings the Deep North to PS5 and Switch 2
Valheim 1.0 is out after five and a half years in Early Access, adding the Deep North biome, 40+ weapons, PS5 and Switch 2 versions, and full crossplay.
Metroid Ravenous Lands on Switch 2 January 28, 2027
Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous, a new side-scrolling Samus adventure landing on Switch 2 on January 28, 2027, with three amiibo figures.
Ocarina of Time Remake Lands on Switch 2 November 5
Nintendo dated the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake for November 5 at $59.99, with voiced cutscenes, a jump button and a Triforce console on October 29.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Lands at 86 on OpenCritic
Capcom's first mainline Onimusha in two decades arrived three weeks early and sits at 86 on OpenCritic, with 94% of 106 critics recommending it.
Nintendo Direct Doubles Up for Zelda's 40th Anniversary
Nintendo confirmed two Directs next week: a 30-minute Zelda 40th anniversary show on September 8 and a 45-minute Switch 2 Direct on September 9.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Adds Free 8-Player Split-Screen
Version 4.0.0 doubles Mario Kart 8 Deluxe local multiplayer to eight players on Switch 2, adds CameraPlay and a 96-race VS mode, free for everyone.
Konami and Capcom Set Back-to-Back September Showcases
Konami's Press Start airs September 3 with Silent Hill and Castlevania updates, and Capcom's 40-minute, six-game TGS Spotlight follows September 16.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Lands on Switch 2
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition hits Switch 2 on August 28 at $79.99, bundling Shadow of the Erdtree plus new classes and running 1080p at 30fps.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Lands Late 2027 With a Disney+ Anime
Square Enix confirmed Kingdom Hearts 4 for late 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2 day one, plus a Pixar Coco-inspired world and an original Disney+ anime series.
Pokemon Pokopia Tops 5 Million Nintendo Switch 2 Sales
The cozy life sim has sold 5 million copies in four months, attaching to over 20% of the Switch 2 install base and ranking second on the platform.
Final Fantasy XIV Lands on Switch 2 With All Expansions
Final Fantasy XIV arrived on Switch 2 on August 4 with every expansion through Dawntrail, editions from $19.99, and a free month of subscription time.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Hits Switch 2 Sept 17
Nintendo's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct set a September 17 Switch 2 date, four playable protagonists, and a Dagdan Collection special edition.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Adds 4K60 Mode
The Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 arrived July 30 with 4K60 docked play, the new Merc Assault mode, and rare Blade Momo, upgrades from $9.99.
Splatoon Raiders Is the Best Splatoon Campaign Yet
Splatoon Raiders, the series' first spin-off, splashed onto Switch 2 on July 23 with 9/10 reviews and a co-op campaign critics call the best Splatoon yet.
Mario Tennis Fever Adds a Free Galaxy Tennis Court
Mario Tennis Fever's free 1.1.0 update adds a spherical Galaxy Court, a Black Hole Racket, five Luma colors, and GameShare for friends who don't own it.
Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games in 2026: Our Top Picks
Looking for the best Nintendo Switch 2 games in 2026? Our rotating guide ranks the must-play exclusives and remasters, from Splatoon Raiders to Xenoblade.
Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok Review Is In
Granblue Fantasy: Relink's Endless Ragnarok expansion, out July 9, nearly doubles the base game's content and adds a roguelite endgame critics love.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Lands on Switch 2
Digimon Story: Time Stranger reached Switch and Switch 2 on July 10 with a free update adding Terriermon, a photo mode, and a 60 FPS mode.
Rhythm Heaven Groove Returns and Tops Japan's Sales Charts
Rhythm Heaven Groove, the first new entry in over a decade, topped Japan's charts with nearly 400,000 launch-week sales — almost double the series' previous record.
Moonlight Peaks: The Cozy Vampire Farming Sim Winning Over Critics
Moonlight Peaks, a cozy gothic vampire farming sim from Little Chicken, launches on five platforms to glowing reviews and a rare perfect 5/5 score.
Wanderstop Brings Its Cozy Tea-Shop Wisdom to Nintendo Switch 2
Ivy Road's heartfelt tea-shop sim Wanderstop arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, 2026 — a gorgeous, cozy game about slowing down, priced at $24.99.
Star Fox Soars Onto Switch 2 as a Gorgeous Reboot of a Classic
Star Fox launched worldwide on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026 — a faithful, stunning reimagining of Star Fox 64 from Velan Studios, with co-op, branching paths, and warm reviews.
Mina the Hollower Hits Half a Million Copies and a Game of the Year Buzz
Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower has sold over 500,000 copies since launch, landing as one of 2026's best-reviewed games and an early Game of the Year pick.
Nintendo Direct June 2026 Stacks the Switch 2 Lineup With Heavy Hitters
Nintendo's June 9 Direct loaded the Switch 2 calendar with Xenoblade Genesis, Kingdom Hearts IV, a free Deltarune Chapter 5 update, and a wave of fan favorites.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Gets a Full Switch 2 Remake in 2026
Nintendo revealed a ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, built exclusively for Switch 2 with modern graphics and a 2026 release window.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Lands on Switch 2 and Xbox With a New Accessibility Mode
Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2, Xbox, and PC on June 3, 2026, adding a Streamlined Progression accessibility mode and a free Switch 2 demo.
Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen Launches on Switch 2 — A Zelda-Like Family Adventure With an Original Joe Brumm Story
Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on May 28, 2026 — a hand-drawn Zelda-like family adventure with nine levels, an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and Halfbrick Studios development.
Stray Crosses Over to Switch 2 — 4K Visuals, Mouse Controls, and a Free Upgrade for Original Switch Owners
Annapurna and BlueTwelve Studio bring Stray to Nintendo Switch 2 on May 28, 2026 — with 4K resolution, an improved frame rate, mouse controls, and a free upgrade for original Switch owners.
Tales of Arise — Beyond the Dawn Edition Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 — Bandai Namco's Beloved RPG Goes Portable With 20+ Hours of Extra Content
Bandai Namco launched Tales of Arise — Beyond the Dawn Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 22, 2026, packaging the action RPG with 20+ hours of expansion content and Switch 2-optimized performance.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Hits Switch 2 — Good-Feel's Discovery Adventure Earns 85% Critic Approval
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 21, 2026 — Good-Feel's ninth Yoshi adventure pairs a discovery-driven puzzle loop with painterly art, earning 85% critic approval on OpenCritic at launch.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Whip-Cracks Onto Switch 2 — MachineGames Brings the Hat to Handheld
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 12, 2026 — a full physical cartridge with gyro controls, Joy-Con 2 mouse aiming, and DLSS-assisted 60fps in docked mode.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Lands May 21 — Nintendo's Charming Switch 2 Exclusive Brings the 40th Anniversary Home
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is launching May 21, 2026 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive — a delightful Super Mario 40th Anniversary platformer where Yoshi leaps into a living encyclopedia to solve creature puzzles.
Pokemon Champions Is Live on Nintendo Switch — Free-to-Start Competitive Battles Begin
Pokemon Champions launched April 8 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as a free-to-start competitive battle game featuring Mega Evolutions, ranked play, and cross-platform online matches.
Pragmata Is Finally Here: Capcom's 6-Year Sci-Fi Adventure Launches April 17
Capcom's long-awaited sci-fi action-adventure Pragmata launches April 17 on PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 — a week ahead of its original April 24 date.
Pokémon Champions Launches April 8 — Free-to-Start Competitive Battle Platform With Cross-Platform Play
Pokémon Champions arrives April 8 as a free-to-start dedicated competitive battle platform for Switch, Switch 2, and mobile, with full cross-platform play and the official VGC circuit moving in.
Pokemon Pokopia Becomes the Highest-Rated Pokemon Game on Metacritic — And It's Selling Switch 2s
Game Freak's Animal Crossing-style Pokemon life sim earns an 89 Metacritic average and is convincing holdout fans to finally buy a Nintendo Switch 2.
Pokemon Pokopia Launches March 5 on Switch 2 — A Charming Life-Sim Where You Are the Ditto
Game Freak's life-sim spin-off lets you play as a Ditto-turned-human building a paradise with Pokemon friends, featuring four-player online multiplayer.