Octopath Traveler 0 announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: TGS 2025 gameplay]
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July 31: During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unveiled Octopath Traveler 0. It will be available on December 4, 2025.
This is the third main entry in the Octopath Traveler series. We previously saw Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, though the franchise hadn’t appeared on Nintendo Switch 2 – until now.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far about the new title:
Start from zero in a personal quest of restoration and retribution! In this prequel to the first OCTOPATH TRAVELER, journey to stop powerful villains using fast-paced, turn-based combat. For the first time in the series, play through the eyes of your own custom protagonist and rebuild your hometown. With over 30 recruitable party members, an engaging story, and all-new features and returning core elements like the iconic HD-2D graphics and the Break & Boost battle system, players embark on a journey of their own creation when OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 arrives for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Dec. 4.
Get a look at the first trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 below.
Announcement Trailer
Further coverage from the July 2025 Nintendo Direct can be found here.
September 23: Square Enix has now issued a new trailer for the 2025 Tokyo Game Show. Watch it below.
TGS 2025 Trailer
September 27: Square Enix has now shown off gameplay as part of the 2025 Tokyo Game Show. Find that below, starting at the 40-minute mark.
TGS 2025 Gameplay
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Capcom explains why it’s releasing three Resident Evil games at the same time on Nintendo Switch 2
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If you watched the most recent Nintendo Direct, you likely saw the news that Capcom is bringing not one, but three Resident Evil games to Nintendo Switch 2 early next year. The system will be getting Resident Evil 7, Village, and Requiem at the same time.
Capcom’s Masato Kumazawa has now spoken about what went into that decision as part of a recent interview. That discussion reveals that the company first prototyped Resident Evil Village on Nintendo Switch 2, and after seeing the positive results, wanted to try porting Requiem. Capcom felt the results there were also promising, and decided to throw in Resident Evil 7 as well. Having them all ready at the same time made sense for Capcom so that players could “just jump in” and start at 7 or with the series’ newest entry.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: gameplay]
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September 12: Following recent rumors, Square Enix has announced a remake of Dragon Quest 7 which is Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. The news was just shared in today’s Nintendo Direct – it’ll be on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Square Enix has been on a tear with Dragon Quest remakes as of late. Last year, we saw Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. That’ll be followed up with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake next month.
Hitman World of Assassination 3.240 update out now, patch notes – includes Nintendo Switch 2 fixes
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IO Interactive released a big update for Hitman World of Assassination with version 3.240.
New features, adjustments, and fixes are included. As part of this, Nintendo Switch 2 players will find some specific bugs that have been squashed. Also worth noting, IO is offering the ability for you to holster two items on your back, though it’s a bit limited currently.
You can find the full patch notes below. Note that it’s out on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch (the latter is for Hitman 3 – Cloud Version).
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac launch trailer – 3D platformer fully remade on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
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Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac fans can now watch a new launch trailer for the game. Originally released in 2002, the 3D platformer has received the full remake treatment.
The Nintendo eShop description gives us the following details:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev on challenges with the Nintendo Switch 2 version
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Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, has spoken about the challenges involved with getting the game on Nintendo Switch 2.
Hamaguchi recently spoke with us about how portable play was a particular focus. Square Enix wanted to “deliver strong performance in handheld mode without sacrificing quality.”
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac review for Nintendo Switch 2
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System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: September 26, 2025
Developer: Now Production
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Pac-Man World Re-Pac was a huge surprise for dedicated fans of the franchise when it was first revealed in 2022. Pac-Man World was a big hit on the original PlayStation – it was remembered fondly for its charm, level design, and soundtrack – but most of all, it showed players that the IP could be more than your typical maze game. That remake was great and all, it gave hope that we’d see Bandai Namco revisit Pac-Man World 2, which is the fan favorite of the trilogy. 23 years later, here we are with a full remake that Pac-Man once thought was an impossibility with Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Famitsu software sales (9/15/25 – 9/21/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 33,861 / 1,766,296
2. [PS5] Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter – 21,511 / NEW
3. [NSW] Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter – 21,453 / NEW
4. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 11,300 / 318,441
5. [NSW] Castlevania Dominus Collection – 9,503 / NEW
6. [NSW] Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – 7,170 / 123,697
7. [NSW] Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – 6,059 / 74,697
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 5,762 / 4,007,619
9. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 5,203 / 6,445,312
10. [NSW] The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss, and the Magic Academy – 5,077 / NEW
Drag x Drive 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes – local wireless support and more
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Nintendo just sent out a major version 1.1.0 update for Drag x Drive.
New features are included, highlighted by the addition of local wireless games. Also included is a play history, a wait list when the public park or friend park your friend is in is full, and more.
Thanks to Nintendo, we have the following information:
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Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake details new Seabed content
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Another round of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake details have come in, this time covering the Seabed. Square Enix is including this content specifically for the release.
Here’s the full rundown:
