Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for December 4, 2025
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of December 11, 2025. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Disney Miraness Fitness.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom dev discusses how one of the bosses was made
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In a post on Nintendo’s recruitment website, notable insight was shared into the making of a boss for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Designer Takuma Tokita published the piece.
Tokita spoke about the importance of enemy design as that impacts gameplay. In making these creatures, a key focus for the developer is “visually conveying how to best an enemy’s attacks in the design.”
We won’t get into details so that we can avoid spoilers, but much of Tokita’s piece covers the game’s Fire Temple boss. We have a full translation below.
Nintendo Switch 2 gets a few more Switch 1 backwards compatibility status updates, including Chrono Cross fix
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Nintendo provided even more Switch 1 backwards compatibility status updates for Switch 2 this week, including confirmation that Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition has now been fixed.
The Square Enix RPG was previously experiencing issues on the newer consoles. However, following an update, all issues have been addressed. Mega Mall Story has been fixed as well.
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Octopath Traveler 0 launch trailer – RPG series expands on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Thanks to Square Enix, we have the launch trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 – which has gone the live action route. The video celebrates the latest entry in the RPG series, which has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
For details about the game, read the following overview:
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MIO: Memories in Orbit moves from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2, release date announced with trailer [update: Switch 1 still planned]
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December 4: We have an update on MIO: Memories in Orbit, as the game is now coming to Nintendo Switch 2 – and it’s launching on January 20, 2026. The previously-announced Nintendo Switch version appears to be scrapped.
MIO: Memories in Orbit was previously announced in a June 2024 Nintendo Direct. It was originally planned for this year, but it seems there was a bit of a delay.
Catch up on everything you need to know via the following overview:
Tiny Bookshop secures physical release on Nintendo Switch
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Tiny Bookshop, which has already been sold digitally on Nintendo Switch, is now getting a physical release. Fans can pick up a copy on April 10, 2026.
The physical edition includes a digital soundtrack download code, digital art book download code, and an exclusive Tiny Bookshop bookmark – a keepsake for fans who want this cozy favorite on their shelf. Note that there aren’t any plans for a special edition.
Famitsu software sales (11/24/25 – 11/30/25) – Top 30
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Dark Auction details new story scenes, music team, cast, and more, new trailer
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A new Trailer has been released for Dark Auction, as well as a wealth of information of the people working behind the scenes. We’ll be seeing this title hitting the Nintendo Switch on January 29, 2026.
Publisher Good Smile Company and developer Izanagi Games highlighted that Masuko Tsukasa had joined the music team for the game. Masuko Tsukasa is known for his work on the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, with the team led by Yuko Komiyama of Monster Hunter fame.
Here’s some more information about the music team, and the cast.
Melatonin gains Nintendo Switch physical release
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Previously sold as a digital game, Melatonin is now getting the physical treatment on Nintendo Switch. Super Rare Games is behind this one.
The company will be producing 3,000 units in total. Each copy includes a full-color manual, exclusive sticker, and trading cards.
More: Half Asleep, Melatonin, Super Rare Games
Nintendo Switch Online gains Holiday 2025 icons
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To ring in the holidays, special icons have now been made available on Nintendo Switch Online. This is a limited time event for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch owners, lasting until December 25.
Characters, backgrounds, and frames are available. Everything here is focused on Super Mario, with Mario himself, Luigi, Peach, Toad, and Yoshi featured – at least for wave one. There’ll be a couple of additional waves during the month.
