Hitman was brought to Switch 2 since IO “felt there was unfinished business”, Hitman 3 Cloud Version “wasn’t as successful as Nintendo had expected”
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In making the decision to bring Hitman World of Assassination to Nintendo Switch 2, IO Interactive felt like it had “unfinished business”.
You may recall that at the start of 2021, Hitman 3 Cloud Version launched on the original Nintendo Switch. There was a push at the time to release games that wouldn’t normally be possible on the console via the cloud. At least in the case of Hitman 3, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak said that it “wasn’t as successful as Nintendo had expected.” Now with Nintendo Switch 2, fans can play Hitman World of Assassination “in a proper way”.
Kingdom Two Crowns “Olympian Trials” 2.2.0 update out now, patch notes
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Kingdom Two Crowns just received a new “Olympian Trials” update, which is version 2.2.0.
The update brings the armory of artifacts, powers, and visuals from Call of Olympus to the Challenge Islands. That’s along with the latest adjustments and bug fixes.
The full overview is as follows:
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist reveals Nintendo Switch physical release
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The Metroidvania game Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, which originally launched in January this year and was developed by Binary Haze Interactive, is now getting a physical release courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Pre-orders go live today at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET and will remain open until Sunday, July 27, 2025. Two editions will be available: a standard version and a collector’s edition, which includes:
Chicken Run: Eggstraction announced for Nintendo Switch
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Chicken Run: Eggstraction is in the works for Nintendo Switch, Outright Games announced today. The company is gearing up for a fall launch.
Chicken Run: Eggstraction is an action-stealth game. It picks up where Aardman’s 2023 film Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget left off, as the gang works together to save chicken-kind.
We have more information in the following overview:
Gex Trilogy currently broken on Nintendo Switch 2, but will be fixed [update: patch live]
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June 16: For those looking to dive into the just-released Gex Trilogy, we do want to mention an important point if you plan on playing it on Nintendo Switch 2.
To put it simply, right now there are issues with backwards compatibility. You may find that as you’re playing through the collection, it’s flat out broken. One of our editors is playing through it now and encountered a kill screen with no way of progressing.
More: Gex Trilogy, Limited Run Games
Fast Fusion 1.3 “Pure” update announced, patch notes
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Fast Fusion’s “Pure” update, which was previously teased, has now been officially announced. Players can access version 1.3 starting on June 26, 2025.
The update is highlighted by three new tracks: Apline Trust, Sunahara Plains, and Zenshoh Habitat. While they’re based on courses from Fast RMX, they have new graphics and changed layouts. There’s also the new “Pure” rendering mode that doesn’t use upscaling plus more.
Here’s the full rundown:
More: Fast Fusion, Shin'en, title update, top
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 1.0.6 update out now, patch notes
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With version 1.0.6, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy has received its most notable update thus far.
The game has improved the user experience in battles, streamlines replayable sections, and more. There are also several fixes that should make things more stable overall.
Here’s the full rundown:
Co-op shooter Nom Nom Apocalypse lined up for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Nom Nom Apocalypse announced plans to put Nom Nom Apocalypse on various consoles, including Nintendo Switch. Expect a release by the end of 2025.
Nom Nom Apocalypse is a co-op shooter, also described as a chaotic top-down “bullet buffet”. Players will go up against an army of mutant food monsters in a city overrun by culinary abominations.
Learn more about the game via the following overview:
More: Nom Nom Apocalypse, Upscale Studio
Metroidvania roguelike Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse coming to Nintendo Switch
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Today, Pocketpair Publishing and Frontside 180 Studio confirmed plans for a Nintendo Switch version of Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse. The two sides did not share launch timing.
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is a Metroidvania roguelike, which supports up to four players. You’ll journey with the aid of a cursed hat as you search for loot in dungeons, build village facilities, and more.
Additional details can be found in the following overview:
Tetris 99 47th Maximus Cup announced
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Tetris 99 just announced its 47th Maximus Cup. However, this time around, there won’t be a new theme to earn.
Four previous themes are actually being brought back. If you missed out on the ones for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Splatoon 3 and the Expansion Pass DLC, Pikmin 4, or The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, you’ll have a chance to get them now. Only 20 points is needed to earn each.
Below is the list of rounds:
