Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
Today, Aniplex and Type-Moon shared the release date for Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered on Nintendo Switch. The game is due out on August 7, 2025.
Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered gets its launch date exactly one year after its initial announcement. However, Aniplex and Type-Moon were largely keeping quiet about release timing at the time.
For those that need a refresher, here’s an overview of the game:
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 2, 2025 are now available.
Two notable games debuted this week and both are in the top five. Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game actually took the top spot, taking over for Super Mario Party Jamboree which settles for second. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is then behind at #3.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 2, 2025:
A fresh launch trailer is in for Noctuary, a visual novel RPG. Nintendo Switch secured the game this week.
Thanks to the Nintendo eShop listing, we have the following details:
System: Switch 2
Release date: July 24, 2025
Developer: Nintendo Cube
Publisher: Nintendo
Back when I reviewed Super Mario Party Jamboree last year, I called it “biggest and best Mario Party game that Nintendo has made in a very long time. Beyond that, it’s probably my personal favorite in the series; whenever I have friends or family over and we decide to boot up a party game, there’s a very good chance Jamboree will be in the rotation. I was very open to the idea of an enhanced version of the game for the Switch 2, and one that takes advantage of the console’s new features such as mouse controls and the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera with some fresh modes and minigames. Unfortunately, an upgrade that should have been a slam dunk doesn’t bring enough new content or features to justify its own existence as a paid upgrade.
Almost three years after their original release, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have received a performance patch on Nintendo Switch 2. Today, we’re talking all about its improvements.
It’s no secret that things haven’t exactly been smooth sailing for the Pokemon series on Nintendo Switch. The release of Pokemon Sword and Shield saw one of the franchise’s biggest controversies yet – for the first time, a majority of Pokemon were cut and made completely unavailable in the game. That would be somewhat understandable on its own, but the developers went on to explain that those Pokemon were cut so the team could focus on “high-quality animations”. That statement sort of led more “dedicated” Pokemon fans to view the games with increased scrutiny, and the series hasn’t had the same reception since. When Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launched on Nintendo Switch 2, players did notice that the games were ambitious with their new open world – but its implementation drew criticism, and of course the games’ subpar performance and low visual quality were noted as well.
A new Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact trailer has dropped showing off the game’s season pass. The video was just shown off at EVO 2025.
Pito – or Neferpitou – was previously announced as DLC. Silhouettes for the remaining three characters have now been shared. It seems that the rest of the lineup is Phinx, Shizuku, and Zeno. They should all be officially announced and shown off later – as of now we don’t have specific release dates for any of the characters.
THQ Nordic has kicked off its latest Nintendo Switch eShop sale for August 2025 with a few games at their lowest prices ever, including Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. All told you can save on a dozen different tiles with Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Gothic Classic as other highlights.
The full list of currently discounted games is as follows:
System: Switch
Release date: August 5, 2025
Developer: CyberConnect2
Publisher: Nintendo
Few anime series have ignited the pop culture scene quite like Demon Slayer. With its emotionally charged battle arcs, breathtaking animation, and unforgettable characters, it’s no wonder the franchise has become such a multimedia powerhouse. Now, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 arrives on Nintendo Switch, bringing the next chapter of Tanjiro Kamado’s journey to handheld and hybrid players alike.
