Black Smoke Studios and Firedrake Games have come through with a release date for Desert Race Adventures, their strategic rally adventure game. Nintendo Switch owners can pick up the title starting November 18, 2025.
Desert Race Adventures was previously confirmed for Nintendo Switch back in April. This is the first proper launch window we’ve had for the game.
If you need a refresher on what to expect, read the following overview:
My Nintendo updated with its latest reward, which is a Metroid metal display. However, you need to be a Nintendo Switch Online members in order to claim it.
The display features the classic original NES package art on a metal panel and rests on a sleek black acrylic base etched with the My Nintendo logo. Nintendo says: “It’s a stylish and nostalgic tribute for any fan or collector who’s ventured through Zebes and faced the Space Pirates.”
The dimensions are as follows:
We just heard about Hymer for Nintendo Switch a little while back, but we now have the release date. It’s confirmed to hit the console on November 13, 2025.
Hymer, an interactive text puzzle game, revealed plans for a Nintendo Switch version last month. We were previously given a more vague 2025 launch window.
Cyberstep and Rabbitfoot have announced yet another visual novel in collaboration with a VTuber. Chinami Holic will be launching in Japan for Nintendo Switch on January 28, 2026.
This dating sim features fully voiced cutscenes from VTuber Dokugai Chinami, and will support Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and other language options. There will also be a “kids” version of the game made available, which will exclude some of the more risqué scenes and imagery for a wider audience.
You can see a full story overview, as well as some information on the Chinami character below:
The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes launch trailer – puzzle platformer arrives on Nintendo Switch
The launch trailer has been released for The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes. Coming from Outright Games, the 2D puzzle platformer celebrates the upcoming holiday.
Learn more about it via the following overview:
SEGA has revealed the release date for Joker in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The character, who originates from Persona 5, is due out on October 22, 2023.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is celebrating the arrival with the Joker Festival. This will be held between October 23 at 8 PM ET and October 26 at 7:59 PM ET. World Match will not be available during the Festival.
Game Dynasty will be bringing Dreamout to Nintendo Switch, the studio has announced. The title seems to be seeing an initial launch today, but the Nintendo Switch version will be available at some point soon.
Dreamout is said to be an “absurd and hilarious 2D adventure starring a very unpredictable alpaca”. Expect to solve puzzles, fish out unusual items from rivers, fight watermelon thugs, and the world’s secrets.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is currently seeing a pretty significant sale on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. Right now you can grab it for just $39.99.
At launch, the game was going for $69.99. With the latest discount though, you’re saving a little over 40 percent (or $30).
September 12: Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are returning in a new collection. This launches on October 2, 2025.
The two titles will be sold together as a physical bundle. Both of these titles will be available individually on the Nintendo eShop as well.
These are largely the same games as they were on Wii. There are some extra bells and whistles though, including enhanced resolution, improved UI, Assist Mode, and new Storybook content.
On top of the above, new amiibo are coming in April. Here’s a look:
A new Islanders: New Shores update has arrived in celebration of Halloween.
The update provides a creepy twist to the otherwise cozy minimalist city builder. It adds the “Halloween” biome, the new Boon called “Replace”, pumpkins, gravestones, and candle variants as Seasons items, a new camera filter, and a new building facade to unlock for the Aviary building, both unlockable via new challenges.
The full rundown is as follows:
