The Switch eShop And Steam Are Buckling Under The Weight Of Silksong

Solo data drop! Hollow Knight: Silksong has just landed on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. You’ve likely noticed—either because you’re ankle-deep in Hornet’s adventure this very second, or because your screen is stuttering while the eShop groans beneath an avalanche of eager clickers. Rumor insists storefront brethren such as Steam are likewise sweating to Read More

Japanese Charts: Story Of Seasons Makes A Grand Debut On Switch And Switch 2

‘Tis the holiday stretch. The newest boxed rankings hailing from Japan have just arrived via Famitsu, and wow, the past seven days were crammed with fresh debuts. For our camp, maybe the standout release turned out to be Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar for the Switch lineup and its soon–to-land sibling, the Switch 2. Metal Read More

Splatoon 3 Version 10.1.0 Announced For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

So hot off the presses. Nintendo has had a packed schedule lately—first with a brand-new system firmware for Switch and Switch 2, and now a fresh Splatoon 3 update just revealed. The title is about to leap to Version 10.1.0 on both platforms, bringing in multiplayer tweaks along with a heap of additional tweaks… Read Read More

Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.2.0)

Download it now.Following a major Switch 2 game update in July and a patch in August, Super Mario Party Jamboree has now been updated again.Version 2.2.0 includes general changes on the Switch 2 – including some improvements, difficulty adjustments, and several other changes. And on the original Switch…Read More Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Also out on the Switch.A fresh September system update from Nintendo has landed for both the inaugural Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.Though light on details, the changelog centers on bolstering overall “stability.” Nintendo’s official support entry carries the full rundown—check it below.Head over to Nintendo Life for the complete storyRead the full post on Read More

PSA: Switch Online Offering “Two Bonus Months” With 12-Month Memberships (Europe)

Offer open through the end of September. Looking to squeeze a couple extra months out of your next Nintendo Switch Online plan? A regional promotion in select countries is serving up just that. Get the full details on nintendolife.com… Read More Read More

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Set Is Only $39 At Walmart Right Now

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers – Neon Purple / Orange $39 (formerly $80) | MSRP normally sits at $90 Grab them at Walmart On the off-chance you’re in the right ZIP code, Walmart is currently ringing up a pair of these vibrant controllers for a mere $39—an offer that’s almost too good to believe. Just be Read More

Another Switch Game Just Got A Free Switch 2 Upgrade

The complimentary upgrade for ‘High On Life’ has just gone live. Hordes of Nintendo enthusiasts worldwide are migrating from the original Switch to the new Switch 2, and select publishers are smoothing the transition by handing out no-cost next-gen enhancements. The newest entry in that generosity line-up is the adult-oriented first-person shooter, High On Life…Read Read More

GungHo’s Switch Free-To-Play ‘Ninjala’ Looks To Be Winding Down Major Support

“Season twenty-one is set to continue without end” Image: GungHo Online Entertainment GungHo Online’s complimentary multiplayer adventure Ninjala has reached its fifth anniversary, and the studio appears ready to taper off sizeable new content once Season 21 wraps. With the most recent patch—labeled Version 21.0—an official statement clarifies that Season 21, along with its associated Read More

Borderlands 4 On Switch 2 Won’t Support Split-Screen Couch Co-Op

But it will have “full crossplay” Image: 2K Games Since the announcement of Borderlands 4 for the Switch 2, we’ve had a number of updates from Randy Pitchford and the team at Gearbox Software about what exactly fans can expect. Following the news last month the game would run at “mostly” 30fps (instead of 60fps) Read More

The Next 3D Arcade Archives Release Is Available Today On Switch And Switch 2

Feel like cutting through some surf on a high-speed run? Hamster Corporation is dipping back into the ’90s today, bringing Namco’s 1996 aquatic racer Aqua Jet to both Switch and Switch 2 as part of its Arcade Archives and new Arcade Archives 2 line-up. According to Hamster, the original cabinet turned heads back in the Read More

Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Controller For Switch & Switch 2 -Up Support Can’t Make Up For The Downgrades

Image: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life Following the release of the Elves 2 Pro, accessory manufacturer Gulikit is back with the, uh, Elves 2. Yes, this is a cheaper model ($29.99 / £29.99) of the Saturn-inspired wireless pad for the Switch and Switch 2; one that shirks some of the more advanced customisation options of Read More

Switch 2 Joy-Con MSRP Climbs To $100, But You Can Save $10 At Amazon

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Nintendo has officially raised prices on a handful of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, including pairs of Joy-Con 2 Controllers. Nintendo added five bucks to the MSRP on August 3, which means an extra set of Joy-Con 2 Read More

More Switch Games Reportedly Receive Switch 2 Compatibility Fixes

News Flash: A fresh wave of titles has been mended authored by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 6am Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life Update : A fresh cluster of releases is said to have had their compatibility hiccups ironed out after the new Switch 2 firmware revision, Version 20.3.0. Switch 1 titles Read More

Switch 2 Has Sold “More Than 6 Million” Units, And Almost As Many Copies Of Mario Kart World

Mind-blowing adoption numbers authored by Gavin Lane 9:35am Image: Damien McFerran / Nintendo Life Nintendo’s most-recent earnings drop has just hit the wires, and the console maker has verified that Switch 2 hardware has now surged “past 6 million units worldwide within seven weeks of release.” Switch 2 debuted on 5 June, and today’s Q1 Read More

Ys X: Proud Nordics Allows Switch Players To Transfer “Clear Data” To Switch 2

The game launches in Japan today Image: Nihon Falcom, NIS America, Ys X: Proud Nordics launches for the Switch 2 in Japan today, and while there’s still no word about a local release, some new details have now emerged about this experience. As highlighted by RPGSite, an early review from Japanese outlet Dengeki has revealed Read More

Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch 2 And Switch Games Launching In August 2025

Kirby and much more! Image: Nintendo With August just around the corner, it means there’s a whole batch of new games on the way to the Switch and Switch 2. Nintendo has once again put together its own round of highlights – spotlighting some of the experiences players can look forward to next month. This Read More

‘The Knightling’ Has Gone Gold, But The Switch Version Has Been Axed

“We understand this is disappointing” The upcoming Zelda-inspired 3D action-adventure game The Knightling will be launching this August on multiple platforms, but the Switch version of the game has been axed. In an update earlier today, developer Twirlbound announced the game had “gone gold” ahead of the August release window for PC, PlayStation and Xbox, Read More

WWE 2K25 On Switch 2 Is Missing Certain Cross-Platform Benefits

Fans voice their frustrations online Image: 2K WWE 2K25 has finally landed on the Switch 2 this week, and while the experience was expected to match other versions of the game, it seems this isn’t entirely the case. Although community creations are available in the Switch 2 release, as highlighted by IGN, this version “lacks Read More

Around 1 In 3 Switch 2 Owners Bought New Pro Controller Despite High Price Point (US)

Pro sales Image: Zion Grassl / Nintendo Life We know the Switch 2 has sold incredibly well worldwide, with the console shifting 1.6 million units in June 2025 in the US alone. Now we have an idea of just how well the pricey, but excellent, new Pro Controller has done, too. Game File’s Stephen Totilo Read More

Every GameCube Game Coming To Switch 2’s Switch Online Library

By Lan Pitts and Darryn Bonthuys on July 23, 2025 at 10:10AM PDT GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. After years of clamoring for the GameCube library to come to Nintendo Switch Online, the Nintendo Switch 2 adds the console and a few Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 At Amazon

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Nintendo Switch 2 is still available at Amazon by invitation. The Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle ($500) and console on its own ($450) first popped up on Amazon during Prime Day, a few weeks after Amazon Read More

Switch Port Specialist Virtuos Confirms 270 Layoffs

It released Oblivion Remastered earlier this year by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 8am Image: Bethesda, Virtuos The Switch port specialist Virtuos – known within the Nintendo space for its work on games like The Outer Worlds – has officially laid off 270 employees across its studios worldwide. This is “approximately 7%” of the company’s “global workforce”, Read More

Video: Switch 2 Vs. Steam Deck System Face-Off, Digital Foundry Investigates

“We’ve got two very different systems here” by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 5:05am Digital Foundry has returned with a new “system face-off” video – this time putting Nintendo’s hybrid hardware, the Switch 2, up against Valve’s PC handheld, the Steam Deck. In the video above, you can see how the Switch 2 holds up against the Read More

Level-5 Delays Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road For Switch And Switch 2

Now arriving this November Image: Level-5 After multiple delays, Level-5 has announced it will be delaying its upcoming title Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road again. Instead of the previous August release date, it’s now been pushed back to 13th November 2025 for the Switch 2, Switch and multiple other platforms. The latest delay is apparently tied Read More

Review: Gulikit Elves 2 Pro Controller For Switch And Switch 2

Image: Ollie Reynolds / Nintendo Life My first impression of the Gulikit Elves 2 Pro wasn’t particularly positive. Now, when I say ‘first impression’, I’m talking about the moment I laid eyes on the thing in a few press shots online. I suspect that some of you checking out the photos in this review might Read More

Nintendo’s Switch Online Playtest Program Returning, Includes Switch 2 Support

The excitement kicks off later this month. by Liam Doolan 12:55am Image: Nintendo Nintendo has revealed it will be conducting another Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program beginning later this month. To register and take part, you’ll need a Nintendo Account along with an “active” Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. This is a trial Read More

All The Nintendo Switch 2 Games (Confirmed And Rumored) So Far

By Jason Fanelli and Darryn Bonthuys on July 15, 2025 at 4:25AM PDT GameSpot stands to gain revenue from affiliate and advertisement collaborations for promoting this material and from acquisitions via links. 007 First Light Release Date: TBA IO Interactive recently unveiled its James Bond undertaking, and the initial trailer for the game showcased a Read More

This Nintendo Switch 2 Handheld Controller Is Only $50 For A Limited Time

GameSpot might obtain income from affiliate and promotional agreements for disseminating this content and from transactions via links. The GameSir G8 Plus Galileo Bluetooth Controller for portable gaming on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch devices is discounted at an excellent rate during Walmart Offers and Amazon Prime Sales. Typically $80, the G8 Plus is now Read More

Switch Port Specialist Believes Switch 2 Can Surpass Its Predecessor’s Success

“The portable gaming sector is expanding at the moment.” by Liam Doolan Yesterday, 3pm Image: Ubisoft, Nintendo A company that supported the Switch throughout its existence was the port expert Virtuos – developing titles such as Dark Souls and The Outer Worlds for the versatile device. Although this might be the dawn of the Switch Read More