Pearl Abyss has outlined an ambitious post-launch roadmap for Crimson Desert, confirming DLC arriving this year and a Nintendo Switch 2 version targeting the first half of 2027. The studio is also conducting extensive research into multiplayer modes while ruling out a mobile port, signaling Crimson Desert as a long-term franchise with potential sequels on the horizon.
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Nintendo sold 3.82 million Switch 2 consoles in the quarter ending June 30, down from 5.82 million during the system's launch quarter a year earlier. The company maintains that life-to-date adoption still compares favorably to the original Switch, though the year-on-year decline reflects the natural cooling after massive pent-up demand. Software sales rose across the board, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream moving 7.96 million copies in three months and Mario Kart World reaching 15.39 million total.
Mojang has confirmed a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft arriving October 27, complete with the new Vibrant Visuals graphics option that brings enhanced lighting and shadows. Existing Switch owners will receive an upgrade path to the new version, though Mojang has not clarified whether the transition will be free.
Charlie Lopresto examines whether Nintendo's recent output — from the Switch 2's uninspired hardware to repetitive remakes — signals a departure from the company's defining philosophy. The piece traces this tension back to the 2000 Spaceworld reveal and Gunpei Yokoi's "Lateral Thinking with Withered Technology" doctrine.
Amazon is selling the JSAUX Nintendo Switch 2 Hard Shell Carrying Case for $14.99 after a 30% coupon, making it cheaper than many slim alternatives. The case fits the Switch 2 console with Joy-Cons attached plus either the docking station or a Pro Controller with cables. It also holds up to sixteen game cards and supports 10kg of stacked weight.
Nintendo's 20-minute Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave unveiled a Switch 2 exclusive launching September 17 with four playable protagonists, a time jump to 1454, and the return of series staples like Heroes' Relics and Crests. The game blends arena combat with city-building activities and non-grid dungeon exploration, setting up a narrative that spans five years and two goddesses.
FromSoftware shared a cryptic 12-second video of Siofra River on X with the caption "Even the perilous hunt for the demigods holds moments of quiet wonder," sending Elden Ring fans into a frenzy of speculation about a potential Godwyn DLC. The post has amassed 4.3 million views and 16K likes, though the studio has not confirmed a second major expansion and the tease may simply promote the upcoming Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Sunshine will join the Nintendo GameCube Classics app on Switch 2 for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on August 13, 2026. The 2002 GameCube title arrives as a faithful emulation of the original release, scaled for modern screens but without visual enhancements. This marks the first time many players can access the game on modern hardware since the limited-time Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection was delisted.
Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have dropped to £364 at Amazon UK thanks to a checkout discount, while Marvel's Wolverine preorders sit at £57.99 at Smyths. IGN's Robert Anderson warns UK buyers to act fast before a potential price increase mirrors the $50 US hike coming in September.
