GungHo today unveiled not one, but two special physical releases for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter with the Steelbook Edition annd Bracer Edition. The former is planned for launch day while the latter will be delivered between November 15 and December 15 (the game and Steelbook Edition contents included with it will be shipped separately to arrive by launch day).
North American fans can pre-order the special editions through Limited Run Games. Those in Europe can reserve the Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition through Clear River Games and other major retailers.
Here’s what’s included in both versions:
German publisher BBG Entertainment has officially announced Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary Edition, set to launch on July 24 with a confirmed release for Nintendo Switch.
Originally released in the 1980s, Boulder Dash is making a comeback with a brand-new game engine that stays true to the classic formula. This special edition will feature 180 all-new levels designed to challenge both longtime fans and newcomers.
One of the standout additions is a robust level editor. After completing the main 180 levels, players will be able to create their own stages and also download and play community-made content from around the world, completely free of charge.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo is making Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, the company just revealed. A release window was not shared.
News about the game was posted on the Nintendo Today app. According to the video, Splatoon Raiders is the series’ very first spin-off game. You’ll play as a mechanic in which you go on an adventure in the Spirhalite Islands along with Deep Cut.
There’s a Nintendo Switch demo on the way for the narrative-focused 2D action adventure game NetherWorld, SelectaPlay and Hungry Pixel has announced.
Technically the trial is already live in Europe via the official store page. However, we’re not quite seeing it in North America yet. That could change if the Nintendo eShop updates later today.
Space Sauce is planning its new game Origament: A Paper Adventure for Nintendo Switch 2, the studio announced today. A release window was not shared.
Origament: A Paper Adventure is a family-friendly 3D platformer in which you play as a precious letter lost on its way. There are puzzles to solve, secrets to find, and more.
Learn more about the project in the following overview:
A launch trailer has dropped for Ashwood Valley, a pixel art farming game with a magical twist. RedDeerGames brought the title out this week.
More information can be found in the following overview:
Ratalaika Games and ABX Games Studio will put Tetra’s Escape 2 on Nintendo Switch this week, the two sides have announced. It will be available on June 13, 2025.
Tetra’s Escape 2 follows up on the original block-based puzzle game with plenty of new levels. Additionally, a number of stages from the previous entry are returning.
Here’s a full description of the game:
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 7, 2025 is now available.
With Nintendo Switch 2 finally launching, the first games for the system are now appearing. Mario Kart World takes the top spot immediately at #1. Other titles in the top ten include Cyberpunk 2077, Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, Street Fighter 6, and Bravely Default. A few other are scattered throughout as well.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending June 7, 2025:
On social media, Limited Run Games provided a report on its Nintendo Switch-based Carbon Engine titles running on Switch 2 through backwards compatibility.
Currently a few of these releases are experiencing issues on the new hardware. However, Limited Run has identified the issues, shared its findings with Nintendo, and is now readying patches. Additionally, some new features have been teased – but as of now we don’t have the details. We’re also unsure when the patches will be ready, but they’ll “roll out in the coming weeks”.
The full notice from Limited Run reads:
