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An analysis of the Monster Hunter Wilds demo for Nintendo Switch 2 found a steady 30 FPS in Quality mode. Performance mode runs at approximately 40–55 FPS; the game is due to launch on the console on December 4, 2026.
Limited Run Games has confirmed a physical release of Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The cartridge will include versions for both Switch 2 and the original Switch, with pre-orders opening October 30, 2026.
Capcom will release a free Prologue demo for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 next week. Downloads begin October 19 in North America and October 20 in Europe, with save data transferable to the full game.
Nintendo is working to replenish stock of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the series’ 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 system. The company has not disclosed dates or quantities.
Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 are now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Capcom released a short launch trailer to promote the releases; all three games are remakes of classic series entries.
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey has been announced for current-generation consoles, including Nintendo Switch 2. The game is scheduled for release on December 8, 2026, and is led by Panache Digital Games, co-founded by former Assassin’s Creed creative director Patrice Désilets.
Feral Interactive has announced Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for release on October 22, 2026. The game will include technical upgrades, while Contracts mode will be available on launch day.
Feral Interactive will launch Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on October 22 for $39.99 / £24.99 / €29.99. A launch discount will run until November 5, while Switch owners can upgrade for free for a limited time.
Nintendo published its North American Nintendo Switch download lineup for the week of October 15, 2026. The releases include Resident Evil remakes, Toy Story games and Tales of Eternia Remastered.
Nintendo released a trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake showing new gameplay footage. The game will add a Hall of Fallen Foes, replayable boss fights and Zelda Notes app features, with release set for November 5, 2026.
Nintendo has announced its 2026 holiday plans, including the Mario balloon’s return for the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The company will also run a Nintendo New York trip sweepstakes and bring hundreds of store-exclusive products to nationwide online sales.
Nintendo has released a five-minute overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. The game is due out for Switch 2 on November 5, with features including microphone-based ocarina input and a new rematch area.
Nintendo has revealed Hall of Fallen Foes in a five-minute trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2. The area will contain statues of defeated monsters and allow players to rematch bosses.
Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition brings the remake to Nintendo Switch 2 and includes Separate Ways at no extra cost. The docked presentation is the strongest version technically, while handheld play shows resolution and frame-rate compromises.
Resident Evil 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 as a standard digital release that does not require a constant internet connection after download. The game runs in docked and handheld modes, but its roughly five-hour campaign is linear and offers only one route.
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026, as a standard digital release rather than a cloud version. The package includes the full campaign, Ghost Survivors scenarios, and runs in both docked and handheld modes.
Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard said the company wants Switch 2 to offer games for different audiences. Asked about Grand Theft Auto 6 on the console, she said there was nothing to announce at this time.
Limited Run Games has announced a physical release of Rise of the Tomb Raider for Nintendo Switch 2. The complete cartridge edition will come in standard and collector’s versions, with pre-orders opening on October 9, 2026.
Auroch Digital has set Warhammer Survivors’ Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release for November 10, 2026. The digital edition will cost $7.99, with a 10% launch and pre-order discount.
Retailers have opened pre-orders for Nintendo-related games, art books, toys and accessories for the week of October 4, 2026. The list includes The Art of Metaphor: ReFantazio, LEGO Super Mario products and Kirby Air Riders editions.
PowerA has opened pre-orders for an officially licensed Nintendo Switch 2 controller themed around Ditto. Retailers list an October 20 release, while the device includes Hall Effect thumbsticks and up to 30 hours of battery life.
CD Projekt Red has released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a launch trailer. The edition upgrades graphics, performance and gameplay, while owners of the original Nintendo Switch game receive the update for free.
Diablo 4: Age of Hatred Collection launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15, 2026. The package includes the base game and Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred, but requires a constant internet connection.
Nintendo’s September 27 pre-order update includes new LEGO Super Mario sets, Zelda merchandise and video games. The listed dates run from October 13 through March 2027, while several products remain marked TBA.
The Nintendo Switch OLED is difficult to recommend at $400 in 2026, the article argues. After Switch 2 rose to $500, the gap is $100, while the older hardware offers limited prospects for upcoming games.
Nintendo has announced the 2026 Splatoween Splatfest for Splatoon 3, scheduled for the weekend of October 31. Players will choose whether they would be a wizard, knight or ninja in a fantasy world.
Nintendo’s North American eShop update includes Dragon Quest 11 S for Switch 2, EA Sports FC 27 and other releases. Prices start at $1, while some games are scheduled to launch from September 25 through September 30.
Nintendo has announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D game in the Metroid series. It is scheduled to launch in January 2027 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Gameplay for the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake premiered during the Zelda 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct. The game is scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5; the demo highlighted a new engine, manual jumping, voiced cutscenes and other modern features.
At the 40th‑anniversary Nintendo Direct, Columbia Pictures and Nintendo released the first trailer for the live‑action The Legend of Zelda. Wes Ball directs; principal photography began in October 2025 and has wrapped in New Zealand, with a theatrical release set for April 30, 2027 and a later Netflix stream.
Cyberpunk 2077’s free Edgerunners 2 Update (patch 2.5) launched on October 22, 2026. It adds an anime-inspired quest, dual-wielding and support for community mods.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches globally with the new Kill Block multiplayer map. Its three modular sections rearrange after each match, with more than 500 layouts available at launch.
Retro game emulator Delta has launched its major 2.0 update with support for iPhone Duo. The release adds a Liquid Glass interface, controller layouts for the phone’s different positions and Sega Genesis ROM compatibility.
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy Resonance for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 alongside a launch trailer. It is the first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series and is based on the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
PlayStation has released a free PS5 demo of Final Fantasy Resonance covering the entire first chapter. Demo save data carries over to the full game, due out October 22, 2026.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has reached 92% positive reviews on Steam before its official release. Players have posted 4,202 reviews, though the current score mainly reflects early access to the campaign.
CD Projekt Red has announced a major Update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077. An official presentation is scheduled for October 21 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. UK time / 5 p.m. Central European time, with release planned for October 22.
Final Fantasy Resonance adapts the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius into a console RPG with turn-based combat, HD-2D visuals and voice acting. It launches on October 22, 2026, for Switch 2 and Switch.
Capcom has launched a Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale running through November 5, 2026. Street Fighter 6 is available at its lowest price yet, $15.99, while several other games also reached record-low prices.
Activision marketing director Tyler Bahl has called GTA 6 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 the two biggest game releases of 2026. He said major launches could bring more people back to gaming and increase attention to the company’s projects.
A new video compares the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Resident Evil 2 with the PS5 release ahead of launch. The game appears to use an upscaled 1080p image and targets 60 frames per second, with occasional dips.
Activision marketing director Tyler Bahl says GTA 6 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are the year's biggest games despite the upcoming Zelda release. Circana data put US purchase intent at 15% for Modern Warfare 4 and 10% for Zelda.
Rockstar has released a new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and confirmed the game will launch on 19 November. Pre-orders opened on 25 June, while pre-loading for customers will begin on 12 November.
Capcom will release the Monster Hunter Wilds Prologue Demo for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 19. It includes the story opening, local multiplayer and save-data transfer to the full game, but no online multiplayer.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will include hidden messages called “Navi’s Thoughts,” which contain secrets across Hyrule. Nintendo Switch 2 players worldwide can access the game on November 5, 2026; Nintendo has not confirmed the feature’s official English name.
Japanese magazine Famitsu has published the first review of Final Fantasy Resonance. Its four reviewers awarded the RPG 9 out of 10 each, while the main campaign is estimated to take 20–30 hours without extra content.
A new The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time glitch lets players defeat certain bosses without the items normally required. It could affect several speedrunning categories, although it will not automatically save time in every run.
CD Projekt Red has released hotfix 5.01b for The Witcher 3 Remastered on PS5 and PS5 Pro. The developer also reassured players that the Switch 2 patch remains planned.
Bethesda has released a new patch for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2. It addresses blurring, ghosting and reduced visual quality reported after Update 1.1.
Hello Games will release No Man’s Sky for iPhone and iPad on October 28. The mobile edition will include the game’s full content, support controllers, mouse and keyboard, and run on devices starting with iPhone 11.
Resident Evil Requiem was initially developed as an online game, but Capcom changed direction after an unfavorable survey during production. Producer Masachika Kawata also explained why Grace was added alongside Leon.
Dotemu and Tribute Games confirmed that Invisible Woman and Doctor Doom will be playable in The Siege of Castle Doom DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. The expansion launches on November 10, 2026, and will add a new mode centered on Doctor Doom.
Circana has published the U.S. top-10 game sales chart for August 2026. NBA 2K27 and Madden NFL 27 took the first two positions, while Elden Ring moved from No. 41 to No. 7 after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch.
Nintendo and Mojang Studios confirmed a free upgrade from the digital Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft to Switch 2. The upgrade will be claimable in most territories until January 31, 2027 (noon UTC).