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In about a month, Nintendo Switch 2 will be getting one of its big holiday games in Kirby Air Riders. This week, director Masahiro Sakurai returned for a second Direct in which we were treated to a presentation that was about an hour long.

Even though this wasn’t the first Direct for the game, there was a massive amount here. Sakurai delved into various modes, features, options, and more. We even heard about things like additional amiibo and an online demo event. A helpful recap detailing everything shown can be found here.

Following this week’s Direct, are you sold on Kirby Air Riders? Do you plan on picking it up next month? Let us know in the comments.

At this point, there aren’t many people who haven’t played Super Mario Odyssey. It first released in late 2017 as one of the Nintendo Switch’s premier first-year titles, and it was quickly met with critical acclaim. The game came during a time when fans felt the series was starting to stagnate. In 2016, you had titles like Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Super Mario Run, and Paper Mario: Color Splash – and while most weren’t bad, they all carried that same corporate Mario feeling. Even Super Mario 3D World, which is now widely regarded as a great game, was criticized at the time for its linearity and similarity to Super Mario 3D Land. Super Mario Odyssey was essentially Nintendo’s way of saying that new and fresh ideas were back on the table for the series.

Nintendo just came out with the latest trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, “Unite Against the Demon King”. We’re treated to a glimpse of the story here with Ganondorf included. The latest gameplay is also shown.

Here’s some information about the game:

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

Pokemon Legends Z-A sales worldwide

The Pokemon Company has announced an official sales achievement for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with the game reaching 5.8 million copies sold in its first week. This is based on physical units and digital downloads.

According to today’s announcement, about half of the copies sold were for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. Details about the performance of Nintendo Switch 2 hardware as part of the new bundle were not provided.

System Shock remake

Today, it was announced that Nightdive Studios is bringing its System Shock remake to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Look for it later in 2025.

The System Shock remake is a faithful recreation of the 1994 sci-fi action shooter/immersive sim. Nightdive is implementing various features including Joy-Con 2 mouse support, gyro aiming, and various community-request features. 1080p at 60 FPS will be supported on Nintendo Switch 2.

Here’s a further breakdown of details:

Fallout 4 Switch 2

Fallout 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s just been announced. The game launches in 2026.

Fallout 4 originally released a decade ago. Nintendo Switch 2 is getting the Anniversary Edition, which includes the main game, six expansions, and over 150 Creation Club items.

For those that haven’t heard about the action RPG previously, check out the following overview:

Assassin's Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2

Another rumored Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed, with Ubisoft today officially announcing a port of Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The port will be ready to go on December 2, 2025.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which only just launched in March, is the latest mainline entry in the action adventure franchise. This time around, dual protagonists Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke are featured in 16th-century Japan. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will support cross-progression and touchscreen usage on all menus – including world map, store, and hideout. All recent updates and free content drops are packed in with the exception of “Claws of Awaji”.

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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition has been delayed on Nintendo Switch 2, and the game won’t be launching this year.

Originally, the plan was to have the title ready to go this year. But as we’re a couple of months before 2025 ends, the delay won’t come as much of a surprise.

Kirby Air Riders DLC

Kirby Air Riders director Masahiro Sakurai closed out the game’s second Direct presentation today with a few general comments, including confirmation that he’s not planning DLC.

There’s always the chance that things could change in the future. However, at least right now, don’t expect DLC for Kirby Air Riders. Sakurai also said that he’s “not planning on making this an ongoing series.” It sounds like he went all out in making the Nintendo Switch 2 title.


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