July 16: EA Sports officially introduced FC 26 today – and for the first time, it’s appearing on Nintendo Switch 2.
The game will be showing up on both of Nintendo’s current systems. Fans will be able to pick it up on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch starting September 26, 2025. Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala are the cover athletes.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
One game included in today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct which wasn’t present elsewhere was Hono Gurashi no Niwa, which is planned for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. A release is planned for July 30, 2026 in Japan.
Hono Gurashi no Niwa is a rural life simulation game. Yu Mizokami, who previously acted as a game designer on Yomawari, is leading this one.
Here’s an overview with more details:
July 22: Just a short while ago, 2K and Gearbox shared the release date for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches on October 3, 2025.
The wait for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 won’t be terribly long compared to other platforms. The initial launch is happening on September 12, so it’s about a month extra.
2K today offered details about gameplay enhancements coming to NBA 2K26 on Gen 9 systems, including Nintendo Switch 2.
A big element the publisher is touting is the Motion Engine, which is said to be “the biggest change to player movement since NBA 2K21.” 2K is also promising “more authenticity, personalization and renewed focus on skill-based gameplay with enhanced Rhythm Shooting, new advanced controls on Offense, and much more.” Other features planned include an evolution for ProPlay (tech that translates actual NBA footage into gameplay and realistic animations), enhanced Rhythm Shooting, new advanced controls on Offense, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
Square Enix is back with a new look at Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles with a story trailer. This accompanies the short segment for the game during today’s Nintendo Direct.
If you missed our previous coverage, check out the following overview:
5 Lives Studios is bringing its upcoming game Cozy Caravan to Nintendo Switch, the developer shared today. It will launch alongside the full 1.0 version on PC when it’s ready.
Cozy Caravan is a wholesome traveling merchant adventure. The Nintendo Switch version will contain all the content the game has seen during its Early Access period and more.
Here’s some information about the game:
Square Enix shared a bit of news about Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake today, revealing a free update for those on Nintendo Switch 2.
The remake of the classic RPG debuted on Nintendo Switch last year. While it hasn’t come to Nintendo Switch 2, those playing on the new console can get a technical boost. The update enhances both the resolution and frame rate.
Today, PQube and PixelHeart announced Aggelos 2 for Nintendo Switch 2. It’s due out in 2026.
Aggelos 2 is a sequel to the original 2D action-platformer. This time around, the new title is going 16-bit, compared to the original 8-bit look. There’s also a new dual-realm mechanic that lets players flip the hero’s powers of Light and Darkness in real time and the two realms via portals.
Check out more information in the following overview:
Pincool is making Pritto Prisoner for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, the studio announced today. The game is appearing on both platforms this winter.
Pritto Prisoner is an asymmetrical multiplayer escape action game. The announcement says that players will “hide, set traps and pass more than gas to find their way to victory.”
We’ve got more information in the following overview:
