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Ancient Farm

Ultimate Games, in partnership with A2 Softworks, has announced Ancient Farm. The game is initially appearing on PC next week with other platforms such as Nintendo Switch 2 to follow later.

Ancient Farm is a relaxing farming simulator set in ancient Egypt during the time of the pharaohs. Farming, raising animals, foraging, building, crafting, and cooking are all a part of the gameplay.

Switch demos

Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.

Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.

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Until Then physical

Until Then landed on Nintendo Switch as a digital download not last year, but a physical release is in the cards as well. It should be out on March 26, 2026.

There aren’t any extras here – this is just a standard physical copy. Still, if you’re looking for a boxed copy, you’ll be able to get your hands on it at the end of the year.

Nezori

Visualnoveler’s new project Nezori is confirmed for Nintendo Switch release. Currently it’s targeting a Q1 2026 launch.

Nezori, a lighthearted action RPG, has you playing as a fox girl searching for the legendary hot springs. The project was previously funded on Kickstarter.

The Bagman

Bad Tasty is currently hard at work on its new game The Bagman, which will be released on Nintendo Switch. Development is early so launch timing hasn’t been decided.

The Bagman is a 16-bit point-and-click/survival horror game. It features stealth, NPCs you’re able to command, and slasher gore if that’s your thing.

Much more information can be found in the following overview:

Inanima

Obscure Tales, the developer behind Lamentum, has confirmed its next game Inanima for Nintendo Switch. A release window has not been shared at this time.

Inanima is a new survival horror game. It takes place in the isolated facilities of a strange corporation where players will need to get their hands on limited supplies and fight terrifying creatures to reveal the truth behind the Lazarus project. 

Those looking for more details can read the following overview:

It’s been announced that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is soon set to kick off Ranked Battles Season 5, and we have details on rewards, including Sceptilite. The fun starts on January 7, lasting until January 28.

Those who reach Rank S will be given Sceptilite. This is used to Mega Evolve Sceptile into Mega Sceptile. Note that it can’t be obtained through normal gameplay. Greninjite, Delphoxite, Chesnaughtite, and Baxcalibrite Mega Stones will be returning as promotion rewards for Rank Y through Rank V.

By getting involved in Ranked Battles, players will always be provided with rewards at the end of each battle. There are also promotion rewards when you advance to the next rank, which include useful items for training Pokemon. Lastly, season rewards will be available, which are based on the ranking at which you finish when the season concludes.

Below is the full list of season rewards:

Wander Scoop

The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of January 1, 2026 are as follows:

Pokemon Unite reveals Meowth

Meowth is set to join Pokemon Unite as the game’s next playable character, it’s been announced. Players can access the latest roster addition on January 9, 2026.

Other than the initial announcement, not much has been shared. A trailer for Meowth should arrive a bit closer to the release. We’ll add that in here once it goes live.

Fairy Tail: Dungeons

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of January 1, 2026. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Fairy Tail: Dungeons and more.

Here’s the full roundup:


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