Nintendo pre-order updates – January 4, 2026
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Ark Survival Ascended “in active development” for Nintendo Switch 2
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Ark Survival Ascended hasn’t been officially announced for Nintendo Switch 2, but there’s a good chance that a port will eventually release.
In a new interview, Studio Wildcard co-founder and development director Jeremy Stieglitz said the game is in “active development” for Nintendo’s console and it’s something the team is “currently exploring”. While it wouldn’t have been possible previously, thanks to Unreal Engine 5.7, big improvements have been made that makes the system is a more realistic target. Studio Wildcard has been on Unreal Engine 5.5, but is “already working on upgrading to Unreal Engine 5.7 and we expect to have that out by the end of March 2026.”
Stieglitz told PGamesN:
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Electric Airship and Starseed Games have come through with a release date for Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass. The game hits Nintendo Switch on February 5, 2026.
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, a Japanese-style RPG, was confirmed for Nintendo Switch last year. When it heads to the platform, it’ll include new levels, enhanced visuals, a new font, CRT filter, expert difficulty mode, new enemies, and more.
Those that need a refresher on the title can check out the following overview:
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 4, 2026 – Donkey Kong Bananza starts new streak
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 4, 2026 are now available.
Donkey Kong Bananza made it to the top again last week, and is now starting up a new streak as it’s held on to the same spot again. That’s the main point of business this time around as there isn’t any other major activity.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 4, 2026:
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Nintendo and Koei Tecmo explain how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment came to be
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment producers Yosuke Hayashi and Ryota Matsushita recently spoke about the origins of the game, explaining how it came to be.
Rather than Nintendo approaching Koei Tecmo, it was actually the other way around. Hayashi and Matsushita both felt that the Imprisoning War would make be a good fit for a Warriors title. Nintendo had its own interest in making it happen, with Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi wanting to make something happen, but Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma wanted Koei Tecmo to reach out.
Hayashi, Matsushita, and Aonuma said the following in a 4Gamer interview:
[Let’s Talk] Your most anticipated game of 2026
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Move over 2025 – we’re officially in the year 2026. A new year brings new hope and excitement, and that pertains to games as well.
Looking strictly at Nintendo, we actually know quite a bit about the company’s slate for 2026. Several titles have been announced to be launching over the next few months. We should be seeing Mario Tennis Fever, Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Fire Emblem: Fortune Weave, Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Splatoon Raiders. Technically that last one hasn’t been confirmed for 2026, but we’d be surprised if it was a 2027 game.
With everything that’s been announced – from Nintendo and other companies – what’s your most anticipated game of 2026? Let us know in the comments.
Grid Legends will have graphics options on Nintendo Switch 2, NSO GameCube controller support
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Feral Interactive has shared more details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of Grid Legends, revealing plans for graphical modes and GameCube controller support.
Not only will there be specific modes for docked play, but also handheld use. When playing on TV, modes will be available for frame rate / graphical preference. Then in handheld mode, there’ll be “Balanced” and “Battery Saver” presets.
Feral Interactive said the following during a recent Reddit AMA:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – January 3, 2026 – another new #1 this week
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 3, 2026 are now available.
We have a different #1 again, which is Super Mario Party Jamboree. The game likely received a renewed push as a good game for the holidays. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was on top last week, but moves down to #2.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 3, 2026:
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Nintendo comments on controversial decision to feature Galactic Federation troopers in Metroid Prime 4
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Nintendo has spoken about why it decided to feature Galactic Federation troopers in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which has seen mixed feedback.
If you read previews for Metroid Prime 4 that were published before launch, you may have seen some controversy surrounding Myles MacKenzie. Myles is one of a few Galactic Federation members that accompanies Samus at different points of the journey. Reger Tokabi, Ezra Duke, Nora Armstrong, and VUE-995 are featured throughout as well.
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Ancient Farm to see release on Nintendo Switch 2
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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.
