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Animal Crossing games have a tendency to make a resurgence long after their original release date. We first saw this with Animal Crossing: New Leaf in 2013 – it was received incredibly well on launch, but nonetheless received a huge major update in 2016 that added amiibo support, the campground, and all sorts of new items. Now, the same is happening with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which had supposedly received its final content update in late 2021. Yet in 2026, it’s receiving a new 3.0 update that adds even more new content. This no doubt means the next new Animal Crossing is a few years off, and that this update is meant to hold us over for a while longer.

Knowing Nintendo, it’s entirely possible that the new features shown for the 3.0 update are the only ones we’ll be getting. That being said, the trailer never specifically mentioned that the 3.0 update would be the final content update for the game – not that that matters, given that they’ve broken such a promise before – but at the risk of being too ambitious, we’re listing some additional features that we want to see in future updates to New Horizons.

Kirby Air Riders unlockable characters guide

Kirby Air Riders includes a total of 21 unique racers, and you only start with four of them at the beginning of the game: Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight, and regular old Waddle Dee. All of the missing characters are unlocked via tasks on the checklist, and you can actually press the + button to attempt uncleared challenges immediately. That’s super convenient! With that helpful tip in mind, here’s the easiest way to unlock each character in Kirby Air Riders. There are some Road Trip spoilers here, so keep that in mind before you continue.

Falcom has discussed its support moving forward for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

For many years, the studio was strongly associated with PlayStation. However, that started to change significantly during the Nintendo Switch era. Many of Falcom’s releases found their way to the system, and now we’re starting to see that with Nintendo Switch 2 as well. The initial lineup for that console includes Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Ys X: Proud Nordics, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon.

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

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Winning Post 10 2026

Koei Tecmo’s long-running Winning Post series is returning with Winning Post 10 2026, which will release on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Japan is getting it on March 26, 2026.

Winning Post 10 2026 is the latest entry int he hrose racing simulation series. However, this title is notable as it will be the first title on Nintendo Switch 2.

Here’s an official overview:

October 28: Bandai Namco has announced that its Pac-Man–based 2D action platformer, Shadow Labyrinth, will receive an 1.1.0 update though no release date has been announced. The update will include save and travel improvements, Mini-PUCK control enhancements, and options for difficulty selection and adjustments.

he game’s developers shared more details about the new update, revealing some of what’s coming. Check it out:

Brightfall

Dark Point Games intends to publish its upcoming game Brightfall on Nintendo Switch 2, the company has announced. As of now release timing is still being decided.

Brightfall is a co-op open-world survival roguelite game. It comes from the same team that previously made Achilles: Survivor and Achilles: Legends Untold.

Tons of details about it can be found in the following overview:

Armatus

Armatus is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, Fictions and Counterplay Games revealed today. The game launches in 2026.

Armatus, a third-person roguelite shooter, comes from Counterplay Games – the studio behind Godfall. Previous reports indicated that the company had closed, but that’s apparently not the case.

Here are the first details about the project:

Black Friday is almost upon us, and to celebrate, a new Cyber Deals sale has just started up on the Nintendo eShop for Switch 2 and Switch.

Nintendo itself has a few titles on sale, including Bayonetta 3, Splatoon 3, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Third-parties have also put up a bunch of discounts.

The full roundup is as follows:

Marvel Cosmic Invasion physical

Marvel Cosmic Invasion will make its digital debut in December, but a physical release has now been confirmed for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch – with the former having the full game on the cartridge. Retailers will begin carrying it on March 13, 2026.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion will have a standalone physical release, but there’ll also be a Deluxe Edition. With the Deluxe Edition, you’ll receive the game, a steelbook, premium art cards, sticker sheets, a poster celebrating the main cast, and a collectible art box.


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