Cronos: The New Dawn coming to Nintendo Switch 2 [update: retail game-key card]
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July 31: During today’s Nintendo Direct, Cronos: The New Dawn was announced for Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches on September 5, 2025.
Cronos: The New Dawn is a third-person survival horror game. Players will be tasked with surviving two distinct eras: a brutal future and 1980s Poland. Along the way, they’ll need to stop nightmarish creatures from merging into unstoppable abominations.
More information can be found in the following overview:
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Nintendo warns against using Switch 2, Switch when temperatures are too high or low
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Nintendo is giving Switch 2 owners a warning about using the system in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Japan actually just recorded its hottest day ever this week. On Wednesday, the country saw temperatures of 41.2 C, or just over 106 F. Also, when winter rolls around in a few months, Japan (and other regions) could be subject to temperatures that are colder than normal.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection reveals release date, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, physical release
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Ahead of EVO – which starts today – Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has revealed its release date, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, and a physical release. At least physically, the package heads to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on December 12, 2025. We’re waiting to see if the digital launch is happening earlier as the Xbox store previously had that down for September 30 before the listing was removed.
Mortal Kombat Trilogy came out in 1996. While largely the same as Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, it featured characters and stages restored from Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat 2.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of Seven 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes
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Square Enix has issued a new 1.1.0 update for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of Seven. The patch comes following the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which was announced and released yesterday.
The update includes the original soundtrack version for the two Dread Queen battle background music tracks. Square Enix also adjusted some abilities and gear, added options for New Game+, adjusted ship travel speed, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
Nintendo Download – July 31, 2025 (Europe)
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Nintendo release schedule – August 2025
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Nintendo has come through with the latest update on its release schedule, which is shared for August 2025 via its financial results documents.
Overall there aren’t too many major surprises. Drag x Drive has its proper release date on the calendar, but we’re waiting for launch timing on Metroid Prime 4, Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Splatoon Raiders.
The full schedule for August 2025 is as follows:
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers for August 2025 – Mario Kart World at 5.63 million, more
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Nintendo has updated its list of million seller games, which includes the first data for Switch 2 – and yes, Mario Kart World made the list.
Mario Kart World has been off to a strong start. So far, it has sold 5.63 million copies worldwide.
Below is the full lineup of Nintendo million sellers on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for August 2025:
Nintendo financial results – August 2025 – Switch 2 at 5.82 million units, Switch at 153.10 million, more
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Nintendo just published its financial results for July 2025, covering the first quarter of the new fiscal year. This is actually the first time Nintendo Switch 2 is mentioned in the report. We have information about how that system is doing plus the latest on Switch 1 and more.
Below are the full highlights:
Famitsu software sales (7/21/25 – 7/27/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 76,224 / 1,571,833
2. [NS2] Donkey Kong Bananza – 53,951 / 181,856
3. [NS2] Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – 18,169 / NEW
4. [PS5] Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – 14,490 / NEW
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,123 / 6,391,569
6. [NSW] Utakata no Uchronia: Trail – 9,105 / NEW
7. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 8,919 / 8,181,899
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,101 / 3,947,375
9. [NSW] Tamagotchi Plaza – 6,744 / 156,023
10. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 5,879 / 1,355,544
EA comments on lack of Battlefield 6 Nintendo Switch 2 version
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A big Nintendo Direct was held today, but EA made a splash of its own with a blowout of Battlefield 6 – yet it won’t be on Switch 2. The company has now commented on that decision.
Eurogamer was able to speak with EA executive vice president Vince Zampella about the game. As part of that, Zempella said that the company “doesn’t currently” have plans to bring the title over and that Battlefield Studios is currently focused on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
