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.
Amazon briefly offered the Iniu 10,000mAh 20W Power Bank for just $9.17 after an automatic 49% off coupon, a rare price drop for the popular brand. The deal provided enough capacity to recharge a Nintendo Switch 2 roughly 1.5 times or an iPhone 17 over twice. The coupon has since expired, but the listing highlights how affordable portable power has become for handheld gamers.
A leaked trailer has revealed that Pokémon Pokopia's first major DLC expansion, Bubbly Basin, launches on August 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion introduces underwater exploration, new water-type Pokémon, and aquatic-themed cosmetics as part of a $34.99 expansion pass that includes two additional content drops through 2027.
Final Fantasy 14 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th with a massive 117.2 GB file size and the full free trial experience intact. The port introduces the new Bastion tank class wielding dual greatshields called skyltborg alongside the Evercold expansion and Godless Realms Saga story arc. A separate subscription is required, though dual subscribers receive a 50 percent discount on the Switch 2 version.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has acknowledged growing concerns about open world fatigue while confirming the trilogy's final chapter will feature a larger world than Rebirth. Square Enix plans to launch the action RPG on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in spring 2027.
Woot is selling a Grade A Refurbished Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World for $419, a $20 drop from last week's price. The deal arrives just before Nintendo raises the console's MSRP to $499.99 on September 1, making this the lowest price yet for the new hardware.
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has pushed back against criticism that the company relies too heavily on remakes, arguing they introduce classic games to new generations and lay groundwork for future projects. The comments arrive as both Star Fox and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time prepare for Switch 2 releases in 2026.
