Amazon Japan may have revealed the new release date for 007 First Light on Switch 2. The game was originally planned to launch day‑and‑date with other platforms, but the Switch 2 version was delayed and has not yet received an official update.

As spotted by an eagle‑eyed fan on Reddit, new Amazon Japan listings now show 007 First Light arriving on Switch 2 in September. While retailers occasionally post placeholder dates, this listing includes full product details, suggesting the information may be based on updated distributor data. IO Interactive has not commented on the Switch 2 version’s status, so the date remains unofficial for now.

007 First Light launched on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5 back in May. The game quickly turned out to be one of the year’s standout releases, offering a quality action‑adventure that blends investigation work and puzzle solving with excellent action set pieces. IO Interactive’s new interpretation of Bond has been well received, setting the stage for future stories, although a sequel has not yet been confirmed.

With Amazon listings now pointing to a September release, Switch 2 owners may not have much longer to wait.

KitGuru Says: Gamescom is coming up in August, so there could be official confirmation of this very soon. If we start hearing rumours about a new Nintendo Direct in the coming weeks, I will now expect 007 First Light to be part of it. 

Though the practice may have subsided somewhat in recent years, Nintendo is known for releasing various themed versions of its consoles based on the company’s wide suite of popular IPs. While the Switch 2 has yet to see any such hardware, reports have claimed that the console maker is gearing up to release its first limited edition Switch 2 in alignment with the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake.

2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. So far, the company has been somewhat quiet on the matter, with the only bits of Zelda-related news being official confirmation of the previous-rumoured Ocarina of Time Remake alongside some early looks at the upcoming live-action film.

According to insiders however, part of the anniversary celebrations will include the release of limited edition hardware, with known leaker ‘Shpeshal Nick’ taking to social media to claim that both a Zelda themed Switch 2 Pro controller and Switch 2 console are currently planned.

Details on these products remain light, but according to Nick these systems will be “Zelda themed’ and “not necessarily” tied to Ocarina of Time specifically.

Either way, we should hopefully learn about these new products sooner rather than later, with the aforementioned OoT remake slated to arrive this year – and the live-action film penned for Spring of next year – meaning a dedicated Zelda Direct should be impending.

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Ever since the launch of the Switch 2 last year, Final Fantasy producer Naoki Yoshida has expressed desires to bring the ever-popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV to Nintendo’s latest handheld-hybrid. Following its official announcement back in April, Final Fantasy XIV has now gotten a concrete Switch 2 release date.

Back in April, during their Final Fantasy XIV showcase (in which new expansion ‘Evercold’ was announced), Square Enix revealed that the MMO will officially be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime during the 8th month of 2026.

With August almost upon us, the publisher has now given a concrete release date alongside launch details – officially confirming that FFXIV will land on Switch 2 next week on the 4th of August.

As mentioned back during its initial announcement, the launch will coincide with a free ‘test period’ with the team now confirming that Switch 2 owners will be able to check out the game for its first month without the need for a subscription.

After this however, you will need to cough up the monthly subscription fee (although a discount is being offered for members coming from other platforms.)

Regardless, Final Fantasy XIV remains one of the most popular MMOs still running, and so having it on Switch 2 is an exciting prospect – even if a constant internet connection will of course be required.

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Nintendo's legendary game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto, has surprisingly elected to speak on the subject of the company's frequent game remakes. Speaking in the latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu (as translated by Nintendo Everything), Miyamoto-san admitted that Nintendo has been doing a lot of remakes, but also took the time to explain why it makes sense: Some people might say there are a lot of remakes, but after five years, a lot of people have outgrown games and stop playing them. Young people today don’t have the opportunity to play games from 10 years ago, so remaking them to be […]

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When the Nintendo Switch 2 was first announced, one of the major new exclusives revealed from the console was The Duskbloods, developed by From Software. The game has been delayed since then, but we are finally starting to see some real progress, with From Software announcing plans for the first public play test.

Starting today, Nintendo Switch 2 owners can apply to participate in the Network Test for The Duskbloods, From Software has announced. The application window is small, so you'll need to send one in by the 28th of July in order to be in the running to participate. This is not an open playtest, so you'll also need a little luck on your side to be selected. As is often the case with these sort of tests, no streaming or gameplay recording will be permitted and From Software is likely to issue DMCA takedowns for any footage shared online.

It is unclear how many invites will be sent out but From Software describes this as a “large-scale network load test”, so there is a good chance you will get in. Do be warned though, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription in order to participate.

The test will give players access to a small, incomplete slice of the game. From Software has said that the content included is still in development and may not be representative of what appears in the final game. Speaking of the final game, The Duskbloods doesn't have a release date yet, but it is expected to launch in 2026. Assuming the network test goes well in late August, the game could drop sometime in Q4.

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Following the success of Stellar Blade on the PlayStation 5 back in 2024, studio SHIFT UP announced that they would be bringing the action-RPG to more platforms – eventually porting it over to PC to equal levels of success. Finally, following its official announcement during this Summer’s Nintendo Direct, Stellar Blade appears gearing up to land on the Switch 2 soon, having now been rated by the ESRB.

The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) recently published a new listing for Stellar Blade coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. This of course was already known, with the official announcement coming back during Nintendo’s June Direct alongside a vague ‘2026’ release window.

While this latest rating doesn’t shed any new light on the matter, we will likely learn about its expected release date sooner rather than later.

In terms of what the rating does confirm, it appears as though all of the more ‘adult’ themes from the game are being kept in tact, with the summary noting that Stellar Blade on Switch 2 “depicts some female characters in revealing costumes (e.g., deep cleavage; skintight, flesh-toned body suits), with breasts that jiggle during combat.”

So far SHIFT UP has been 2-for-2 when it comes to releasing Stellar Blade on different platforms. It will be interesting to see how the title performs when it does arrive on Switch 2 (hopefully) soon.

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Nintendo has typically taken a grab-bag approach with the Splatoon franchise, mixing different modes of gameplay together into a single package -- single-player, PvP multiplayer, co-op base defense, and more -- but with the upcoming Splatoon Raiders, they're taking more of a focused approach. This spinoff is primarily a single-player adventure (although there is the option to play co-op) that zeroes in on combat and a looter-shooter-style progression system. Is Splatoon Raiders a successful expansion of this fishy series? Or has Nintendo gone and painted themselves into a corner? Swim on to find out... Splatoon Raiders casts players as the […]

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It's official, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 will be the first title in the series to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. In a post this week, Activision confirmed its beta plans for the Switch 2 version of the game, confirming parity with other platforms. 

While many AAA games have come to the Switch 2 over the past year, more often than not, studios require extra development time on these versions due to the weaker hardware compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. That seemingly won't be the case for Modern Warfare 4.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Modern Warfare 4 will be available to pre-order starting on August 26th, but you won't have to pre-order the game to try it out before launch, as an open beta will be taking place two days later, on August 28th.

Call of Duty has skipped Nintendo platforms for more than a decade. However, when Microsoft acquired Activision a couple of years ago, it put plans into motion to bring the series back to Nintendo consoles, with content parity with other platforms like PC, PS5 and Xbox.

There are still plenty of details we don't know about the Switch 2 version of the game. We still need to see how well the graphics and performance hold up on a mobile system like the Switch 2. We also don't know what the plan is for Warzone just yet, which offers a much larger battle royale game mode, which is naturally more taxing on hardware.

KitGuru Says: I'm looking forward to seeing the comparisons between the Switch 2 edition and other versions of the game. Unfortunately due to the large file size of most COD titles, it is likely to eat up the vast majority of your Switch 2's 256GB of internal storage. 

While Nintendo continues to double down on the Switch 2 security with consistent firmware updates, the modding scene for the current-generation system by the Japanese company has hit a significant milestone earlier this month, as developer Gezine has uncovered a userland exploit for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 that bypasses the biggest limitations of existing entry points, making it more possible than ever before for the first homebrew software to run on the system. As reported by Nintendo Everything today, developer Gezine confirmed the breakthrough on X. "I created Switch 1/2 userland exploit that is not webkit […]

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Internet sleuths have discovered from a GameStop search engine result that Nintendo may be opening pre-orders for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on August 4. If so, that could mean we'd finally get proper footage of the game, which was only briefly teased during June's Nintendo Direct. Fans have been literally salivating ever since the rumors started in earnest this March. However, details have been scarce, to say the least. The only other thing we got was a quickly scrubbed description on Nintendo's official website: The N64 classic reborn as a full remake for Nintendo […]

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One of Ubisoft’s lesser-appreciated franchises is Watch Dogs. While the first game in the series suffered at launch due to high expectations (much of which was Ubisoft’s own fault), its sequel in particular resonated with many thanks to its open-world, stealth-focused gameplay and overall fun mechanics. Despite 2020’s Watch Dogs Legion seemingly killing the franchise, recent rumours claimed that the trilogy would be making its way to the Switch 2 via a new collection. Unfortunately, this appears to be false.

Recently, a rumour popped up claiming that Watch Dogs 1, 2 and Legion would be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 via a ‘Dedsec Collection’, with a supposed screenshot of retailer alza.cz listing the product alongside a price of around £40 and an expected release date of March 2027.

While an exciting prospect, especially given that Watch Dogs 1 and 2 never received any current-gen patches, it appears as though the listing was fabricated, with known retail leaker Billbil-kun taking to Dealabs to clarify the rumour, stating (as translated):

“Two details betray the manipulation on the image itself. First, the Ubisoft logo, which is systematically listed at the bottom right of the jacket of all the publisher’s games, is totally absent from this so-called jacket.”

They continued: “Then, and it’s even more revealing, the product code displayed on the shop (‘NS2SW143’) does not actually match the Watch Dogs game: this same code refers to the product sheet of The Crew Motorfest, released recently on Switch 2.”

Full details on their investigation can be found HERE, but in essence, no there does not appear to be a re-release of Watch Dogs planned for the Nintendo Switch 2 any time soon.

All that being said, it wouldn’t be the worst idea for Ubisoft to port the trilogy to more platforms, especially with the long-awaited Watch Dogs film currently being in production.

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A developer has decided to make a PC port of Mario Kart Wii from the ground up. The project has been announced as Mario Kart Wiicompiled, marking the release of the first static recompilation of Mario Kart Wii for PC.

The developer is a YouTuber named patchzy (via XDA Developers). The project's first public beta is scheduled for release in August 2026 and will include online multiplayer support, along with optional integration with Retro Rewind, a mod that adds over 200 tracks to the game. While patchzy intends to share further technical details soon, an announcement trailer showcasing real-time gameplay from the PC build has already been released and can be found below.

As with similar static recompilation projects, the port will not feature high-quality textures or updated character models. Instead, players can expect modern conveniences like native resolution support up to 4K and an unlocked framerate. Because the project compiles code statically and does not distribute copyrighted Nintendo assets, players must provide their own original Wii ROM file to run the game. This approach typically protects recompilation projects from direct legal takedowns.

KitGuru says: Static recompilations are becoming an incredible way to preserve and enhance classic console games on PC without running into immediate legal hurdles.

One of the core strategies seen with the Nintendo Switch 2 is the continuous release of upgraded versions of older titles in the form of Switch 2 Editions. Set to join the list soon, Square Enix’s well-regarded JRPG series ‘Octopath Traveler’ is officially being upgraded for the Switch 2. Unfortunately, it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

Making the official announcement, Square Enix unveiled their Switch 2 Editions of both Octopath Traveler 1 and 2. Available from today in Japan (and coming to the West on the 1st of October), this enhanced release promises upgrades in the form of improved resolutions and framerates – but seemingly nothing else.

Of course, Octopath Traveler is a HD-2D styled game, and so there isn’t much that could be done outside of these aforementioned enhancements.

Despite the modest upgrades however, those wanting to get their hands on these Switch 2 Editions will have to cough up a surprising amount of money: with both Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 setting you back $60 each. Adding a cherry on top of all this, those who do purchase these versions won’t be able to transfer their save files over from the OG Switch releases.

Given the relative lack of major enhancements, charging any amount of additional money for these Switch 2 Editions seems a bit of a stretch – let alone a full $60. It will be interesting to see how these enhanced ports wind up being received when they arrive in a couple months’ time.

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Japanese developer PocketPair has just released version 1.0 of Palworld, the game that became an overnight sensation when it launched in early access in January 2024, breaking sales records left and right for a while. Judging by Steam data, it seems like the fever is back. While the game's full version did not go anywhere near the all-time peak of 2.1 million concurrent users registered at the early access launch (a figure that's still the third highest ever recorded on Valve's platform), Palworld nonetheless lured a lot of people back, with the weekend's peak reaching 855K concurrent users. Version 1.0 […]

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The Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't support the ever-critical Variable Refresh Rate in docked mode, though it was supposed to, according to pre-launch information. However, it seems like Nintendo hasn't completely abandoned the idea, according to a recently unearthed job listing. As spotted by Nintendo Patents Watch on Bluesky, Nintendo is searching for a Senior Display Engineer with the following duties: While nothing in the list of duties suggests this engineer would be working on improving the Nintendo Switch 2 VRR support, which is currently limited to handheld mode, one the preferred requirements is “knowledge of display technologies such as HDR […]

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While Nintendo is highly protective of its IPs, the console maker did dip its toes into the mobile gaming space for a while, releasing a variety of titles based on Mario; Animal Crossing; Fire Emblem and others. Some succeeded, while others did not. Though the Switch maker is unlikely to leave the mobile space entirely (especially when it comes to Pokemon), one of its biggest successes will soon be shut down forever – with Mario Kart Tour going offline in September.

Making the official announcement, Nintendo took to their support page to reveal that Mario Kart Tour will soon be going offline, writing: “Service for the Mario Kart Tour game for smart devices will come to an end as of 11:00 p.m. Pacific on September 29. We sincerely thank the many players who have loved and supported the game since service began so long ago. Thank you for playing Mario Kart Tour.”

Full details on the shut down can be found HERE, including how this will impact the sale of Tour’s in-game items.

Mario Kart Tour is an interesting title. Released during the drought following Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the game was barebones in many ways, featuring limited controls while not even allowing for landscape play.

Over the years however, the game changed quite a bit, with Nintendo adding tons of new tracks, characters, skins and more – all the while getting rid of some of its more predatory practices. A good number of original tracks made for Tour would even wind up being added to MK8 Deluxe as part of the game’s Booster Course Pass.

All this is to say it is unfortunate to see Mario Kart Tour being fully shut down. The game was already in maintenance mode, with no new content being added as of 2023, but shutting down access forever is another matter entirely.

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While oft-forgotten in racing game discourse, Ubisoft’s The Crew series has been trucking along healthily for quite a few years, with the latest entry – Motorfest – recently surpassing 10 million players. It seems the game could see another major boost in sales, with The Crew Motorfest now being officially announced for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Taking to their blog to make the announcement, Ubisoft revealed that “The Crew Motorfest will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 starting on October 8 in both a physical retail edition and digitally via the Nintendo eShop.”

Details on this port remain light for now, with the main bits of news being that the physical edition is merely a Game-Key Card and the fact that an online connection is required to play – even portably.

These issues aside, The Crew Motorfest could be a strong addition to the Switch’s line-up, serving as the de-facto open world festival racer on the system. Hopefully we will get more details on this port (including price, performance and more) closer to its release.

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