Nintendo reveals full lineup of Switch 2 user icons, much more than Switch 1
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In an update shared on the Nintendo Today app today, the lineup of user icons for Switch 2 was revealed.
Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 owners will be able to access 258 icons at the start. To compare, the current Nintendo Switch has 147. Needless to say, the lineup is much more extensive on its successor.
Here’s a look at all of the icons planned:
Cyberpunk 2077 dev says putting the whole game on Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge was the “right thing to do”
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At least for the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, Cyberpunk 2077 is the only original third-party game that has everything on the cartridge. Many titles are opting to instead take advantage of game-key cards. That means you’re getting a cartridge, but you need to download all of the title’s data first before you can play it.
Jan Rosner, VP of business development at CD Projekt Red, has now spoken about the decision to have the entire Cyberpunk 2077 experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge. This follows the company’s approach with The Witcher 3 on Switch 1, which was also a full physical release.
More: CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077, interview, Jan Rosner
List of games for Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection revealed
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Today, Atari and Limited Run Games revealed the list of games included in Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection, which is in the works for Nintendo Switch.
The package includes the following:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Creator’s Voice]
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April 2: Square Enix made a huge splash at the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, confirming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for the new console.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are two parts of the overall reimagining for the PlayStation classic. A third piece to the trilogy is also in the works, but has yet to be shown in any form.
Tactical roguelite Day of the Shell confirmed for Nintendo Switch
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Goblinz Publishing, Entalto Publishing, and Duper Games today confirmed that Day of the Shell is seeing release on Nintendo Switch. The title arrives in Q3 2025.
Day of the Shell is a tactical roguelite game. The action takes place in a shattered and flooded world as players travel from island to island “with only hope and a revolver, challenging and appeasing the gods.”
Learn more in the following overview:
Elden Ring details new content on Nintendo Switch 2
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Elden Ring is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 as part of a Tarnished Edition, and today, FromSoftware detailed the new content it has planned.
New armor, weapons, and customization features for Torrent’s appearance were previously teased. During a “FromSoftware Games Event Spring 2025” event today, a bit of information was shared regarding specifics.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong Country 3, Yoshi’s Story icons
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Not one, but two classic games now have icons on Nintendo Switch Online with Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble and Yoshi’s Story.
Both of these are “play to unlock” promotions. That means you’ll need to start up each title on Nintendo Switch Online in order for them to be made available. Even if you play for just a second, that counts. Note that Yoshi’s Story requires an Expansion Pack tier subscription.
Metroidvania game Undivine out on Nintendo Switch this week
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Brainium Games will publish Undivine on Nintendo Switch this week, the company has announced. A release is scheduled for May 8, 2025.
Undivine is a Metroidvania game with RPG elements, customizable abilities, and unique weapons. Wendeoo was in charge of development.
More information can be found in the following store description:
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MotoGP 25 gameplay – latest entry in motorcycle racer series on Nintendo Switch
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A bunch of gameplay is now available showing gameplay from the Nintendo Switch version of MotoGP 25. Milestone brought the title out this week.
Find a bunch of information about it via the following store description:
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 3, 2025 – Hogwarts Legacy chugging along
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending May 3, 2025 is now available.
Hogwarts Legacy keeps its streak going as the overall top title across all platforms. Also along the same lines, for Nintendo Switch exclusives, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the highest. It’s actually moved up slightly from #14 to #11.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending May 3, 2025:
