It’ll take a little longer for Tanuki: Pon’s Summer to launch, as the game is seeing a delay. The title will now head to Nintendo Switch in 2026.
The news won’t come as a big surprise. While the original target was 2025, there’s only a week remaining in the year.
Level-5 just came out with a new version 2.0.0 update for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. This ties in with the free “The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes” DLC which was previously announced.
A number of new additions are included, such as the roguelike open-world area Snoozaland and new items. Level-5 also expanded the maximum number of island houses, adjusted the damage cap, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
Space Invaders has been revealed as the next addition to the Arcade Archives series. It comes out tomorrow, December 25, for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
This one released way back in 1978. Taito is behind the classic shooter, of which many of you are likely familiar with.
Here’s an official overview:
Publisher Dramatic Create and developer Kenkou Land have just announced the arrival of Mamiya: A Shared Illusion of the World’s End on Nintendo Switch. The release contains the entire duology of the franchise, and is expected to release sometime in 2026.
Mamiya: A Shared Illusion of the World’s End will include both games Mamiya: A Shared Illusion of the World’s End – FallDown, and Mamiya: A Shared Illusion of the World’s End – Downfall. While a western release isn’t yet confirmed, we can expect to be able to play the title in English as the original Steam release has a translated version.
Here’s some more story details about the game:
November 12: Two years after the game launch, Sanabi has pulled back the curtain on new DLC titled “A Haunted Day”. It will be free to all Nintendo Switch players when it releases in the future.
A Haunted Day is set before the events of the main game. In it, players will follow Major Song during her time at Uigeumbu No. 12 as she follows a lead into a treacherous scrapyard. The DLC “combines recoverable jumps with the raw power of Song’s shotgun for spectacular aerial maneuvers.”
Here’s some additional information:
Next year, the new Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works will be released. Udon Entertainment is preparing the book.
If you’re a Shovel Knight fan, this should be right up your alley. It features “the fun and original artwork behind this landmark title, and its many expansions and spin-off games”. It comes with key art, character concepts, enemy designs, sprite sheets, unused ideas, and more. There’s also creator commentary plus two exclusive interviews with the Yacht Club Games team.
Little Kitty, Big City recently received a brand new holiday update.
A few things here make the game more festive than ever, including a new hat, stuff for Photo Mode, and snow. Players will find a few other additions and improvements as well.
The full rundown is as follows:
RedDeerGames made it known today that it’s bringing Wander Scoop to Nintendo Switch. The title is due out on January 1, 2026.
Wander Scoop has you playing as an ice-cream parlor “who adds a sprinkle of advice for your clients’ struggles.” You can select flavors, choose toppings, decorate your parlor, and learn more about the regular customers who purchase your treats.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
007 First Light has been delayed, IO Interactive just announced. The move is being made so that the team can “further polish and refine the experience, ensuring we deliver the strongest possible version at launch.”
The game was originally planned for March 27, 2026. However, it will now ship for Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms on May 27, 2026.
IO’s full statement about the delay reads:
To close out the year, Black Lantern Collective and WildArts have just come out with a Nintendo Switch version of Caput Mortum. The game is live as a digital download.
Caput Mortum is a first-person horror game. Players will be transported to 16th-century France as they enter a seemingly abandoned alchemist’s tower.
More information can be found in the following overview:
