Nintendo's Switch 2 exclusive remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches globally at midnight local time on November 5, with a 24.5 GB download size. Players in North America can access the game as early as 9pm PT on November 4, while the New Zealand region-switching trick offers a full day of early access for those willing to navigate the payment hurdles.
Nintendo producer Eiji Aonuma reveals the Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake originally included fast travel warp points, but the team removed them after realizing they undermined the game's core moments of discovery. The remake launches November 5 with sprint, a dedicated jump button, and preserved loading screens instead.
Nintendo has confirmed that Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on 12th November, with a free demo hitting the eShop on 2nd November. The updated release adds a timed Dandori Academy mode, voice commands for companion Oatchi, and allows demo progress to carry into the full game.
Digital Foundry's analysis reveals that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 suffers from input lag up to twice as high as the PS5 version, putting Multiplayer players at a significant competitive disadvantage. While the Campaign runs acceptably at 30fps with visual compromises, the Multiplayer mode's 81ms docked and 100ms portable mode latency makes competitive play genuinely difficult.
Nintendo Switch 2 owners have five major releases to look forward to in November 2026, headlined by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake on November 5. The lineup spans action-adventure, RPG, and strategy genres, with several titles offering Switch 2-exclusive enhancements.
Nintendo has officially designated November 1 as Pikmin Day and revealed that Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy launches November 12 with improved visuals and microphone support for voice commands. A free demo arrives November 2 featuring one standard level and two Dandori Academy time trials, while Pikmin Bloom prepares a secret caves update later this year.
Nintendo surprised fans on Halloween 2026 by declaring November 1 as the first annual Pikmin Day and airing a nine-minute Direct dedicated to the franchise. The presentation detailed Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy, a Pikmin Bloom winter update, and new animated shorts arriving monthly.
Pocketpair CEO Takuru Mizobe has confirmed the studio would love to bring Palworld to Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 platform, despite an ongoing patent infringement lawsuit with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. The case, which centers on creature-summoning mechanics, has already forced Palworld to remove its signature sphere-throwing feature in a recent patch.
IGN and Toyota are hosting a massive 40' x 50' gaming booth at Los Angeles Comic-Con from October 30 to November 1. The activation features a custom-wrapped Toyota Grand Highlander, Nintendo Switch 2 stations running Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and a stage show with AEW wrestler Kofi Kingston. Attendees can compete for a spot in multiplayer squads facing off against the wrestling star.
Persona 3 Reload for Nintendo Switch 2 has dropped to its lowest price yet at Amazon and Best Buy, making this an ideal time to experience ATLUS's acclaimed RPG remake. The deal arrives alongside Fallout Day discounts at the IGN Store, a first price cut for the CRKD Nitro Deck 2 controller, and several other hardware and game offers worth considering this weekend.
