Nintendo Switch
21 storiesArticles assess game card media, Joy-Con controllers and local wireless play against the named game, build and platform instead of assuming universal support. Attention to Switch Online and Nintendo eShop helps readers judge availability, limitations and the effect on continued play. For Nintendo Switch, this point is tied to TV dock and limited to the relevant game, version or editorial task.
Plungeez Release Date Set for August 2026 on All Major Platforms
Team Zeroth's debut title Plungeez, a 16-bit metroidvania puzzle-platformer, is launching on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch on 13 August 2026, with a demo already available on Steam and a launch discount confirmed
No Man's Sky Marks 10 Years With Less Than 1% of Planets Explored
Hello Games has revealed that, a decade after launch, players have explored under 1% of No Man's Sky's 18 quintillion planets, as the studio celebrates the game's anniversary and teases its next major update
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Announced for Consoles and PC in 2026
Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG based on Erin Hunter's Warriors series, has been officially revealed for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a release set for autumn 2026
Nintendo's $300m US tariff refund boosts profits but not Switch prices
Nintendo has reported a 150% year-on-year rise in operating profit, largely due to a $300 million US tariff refund, but confirmed that these savings will not be passed on to Switch or Switch 2 buyers
Upcoming indie games for 2026: release dates, genres and platforms
A diverse line-up of indie games is scheduled for 2026 and beyond, with confirmed release dates, platform details and a wide range of genres from management sims to horror and adventure titles
Minecraft Switch 2 Version Launches in October With Upgrade Path
Mojang has confirmed Minecraft will receive a native Nintendo Switch 2 release on 27 October, featuring enhanced visuals and an upgrade path for existing Switch 1 owners, though upgrade pricing details remain unclear
Beaten Path Announced for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch in 2027
Beaten Path, a solo-developed tactical RPG inspired by Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy Tactics, has been officially revealed for PC and current-gen consoles, with a 2027 release window and a fully voice-acted cast
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival release date and editions detailed
TRAILMARK Games and AMC Global Media have set 18 September 2026 for the launch of The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival on PC and consoles, with pre-orders now open and a free demo available on Steam
Bread & Fred Limited Edition Physical Release Announced for PS5 and Switch
Strictly Limited has revealed a physical edition of Bread & Fred for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, bringing the co-op platformer to collectors and players seeking a boxed release for the first time
Kusan: City of Wolves launches on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch
Kusan: City of Wolves is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, offering a neon-lit top-down shooter with 54 handcrafted stages, customisable loadouts and a hip-hop soundtrack
Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos Remaster Announced for 2026 Release
Argonaut Games has officially revealed Croc 2 Kingdom of the Gobbos, a remaster of the classic sequel, targeting a late 2026 launch on Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC with enhanced visuals and modern improvements
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! brings Summer Cup to consoles and PC
Bibi & Tina - Ready, Set, Ride! has been officially announced for Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC, with a new carriage-driving mode and a September release window
BOKURA launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with cross-play and launch discount
Kodansha Ltd. has released BOKURA for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing its co-op puzzle platforming to the new console with cross-platform play and a limited-time 20% discount for early buyers
Garfield - Escape from Monday reveals first gameplay and release date
Microids has published the first gameplay footage for Garfield - Escape from Monday, confirming a 24 September 2026 release on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and offering a detailed look at the platforming adventure's opening level
HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND pre-orders open for Switch and Switch 2 release
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has opened digital pre-orders for HELLO KITTY PARTY LAND, a party game featuring 145 Sanrio characters and over 45 mini games, launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 29 October 2026
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Brings Wuhu Island Back for 2026
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort reintroduces Wuhu Island with 12 sports, including archery, bowling and power cruising, as shown in a recent hands-on demo at San Diego Comic Con. Here's what's confirmed and what remains to be seen
Helix: Descent N Ascent launches on PC and Switch with 10% discount
Badass Mongoose has released Helix: Descent N Ascent, a non-violent puzzle-adventure, on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game focuses on exploration and ability-based puzzles, and is available now with a limited-time launch discount
SOMA update brings native Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements for all owners
Abylight Studios has announced a free update for SOMA, delivering a native Nintendo Switch 2 version with technical improvements for all existing owners, including those with physical and digital copies
Miyamoto Explains Nintendo's Remake Strategy After Star Fox and Zelda News
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has addressed concerns about frequent remakes, suggesting that updated versions of Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time could pave the way for future developments on Switch 2
Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged Gets Physical Release Date
Red Art Games has announced that Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged will launch physically on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in February 2026, with limited Deluxe Editions available for pre-order
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature brings its adventure to consoles this autumn
Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature, the narrative-driven indie adventure about a stone Golem and a fox, is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch in autumn 2026 following a well-received PC debut