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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 24, 2026 – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 24, 2026, show Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reclaiming the number one spot. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse drops to second, while Final Fantasy Resonance debuts with two editions in the top ten.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 17, 2026 – Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse on top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 17, 2026, show Castlevania: Belmont's Curse debuting at number one, with its Midnight Edition also charting high. Just Dance: Decades of Hits also saw a strong launch, entering the charts at number seven. Final Fantasy Resonance also made its first appearance on the charts due to pre-loads.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 11, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts soars, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 starting off strong
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 11, 2026, show Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 retaining the top spot. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 debuted at number two, with several Resident Evil titles also charting strongly.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 10, 2026 – Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse approaches
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 10, 2026, show Castlevania: Belmont's Curse making a strong debut with two entries in the top five. Minecraft has reclaimed the top spot, while Minecraft Dungeons 2 has fallen to tenth place. Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix also entered the top ten.
8 Beloved RPGs Arrive on PS5 Today in Exciting PlayStation Store Collection
Square Enix has released the Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $74.99. The collection includes eight games and three cutscene compilations, with exclusive Keyblades for each platform. The bundle has received a highly positive reception on the PlayStation Store.
Nintendo Download – October 8, 2026 (North America) – Dragon’s Dogma 2, Kingdom Hearts, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of October 8, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Kingdom Hearts Collection, and many other digital and retail games.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] launch trailer – experience the series on Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix has released the launch trailer for Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], now available on Nintendo Switch. This collection allows players to experience numerous titles from the series, including Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III with its Re Mind DLC.
Nintendo Download – October 8, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its European download list for the week of October 8, 2026. The list includes retail and digital titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, featuring a mix of new releases and collections.
Sora’s Story Comes Together In KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I～III]
The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I～III] is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, bundling three major collections that cover Sora's story. Priced at £64.99, it includes Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind, offering a streamlined entry point for new players.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] review for Nintendo Switch 2
The Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] offers a native, non-streaming release on the Nintendo Switch 2, finally bringing the full saga to a Nintendo handheld without internet dependency. This comprehensive package includes three previously released compilations, providing an accessible and preserved experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the ambitious action RPG series.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, more
Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 will feature various games with listed file sizes on their respective eShops. Titles include Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and many others, with sizes ranging from under 1MB to over 54GB.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 4, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts skyrockets to the top
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for October 4, 2026, show Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 leading due to pre-loads. New entries include Minecraft Dungeons 2, Middle-earth titles, and The Witcher 3 Remastered. The list details the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – October 3, 2026 – Minecraft Dungeons 2 sweeps
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of October 3, 2026, show Minecraft Dungeons 2 dominating the top spots. EA Sports FC 27 also made a strong debut in the top ten, while Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix is charting ahead of its release.
We played Kingdom Hearts Collection Collection 1-3 on Nintendo Switch 2, here are our thoughts
Square Enix is releasing native ports of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX and Kingdom Hearts 3 + ReMind for the Nintendo Switch, addressing previous cloud-only versions. Early impressions from Gamescom suggest the ports perform well, with improved visuals and responsive gameplay, offering a much-anticipated native experience for Nintendo fans.
Steam Week in Review: A touch of AI is all it takes to trigger backlash, as a promising new indie falls afoul of slop…
Vapor World: Over The Mind, a Soulslike Metroidvania, faced significant backlash on Steam due to its use of generative AI in cutscenes, leading to a surge of negative reviews. Developer Alive Inc has since replaced the AI-generated content, with director Young Kim acknowledging the hasty judgment and promising to improve. The incident highlights audience intolerance for AI shortcuts in game development, even as South Korea shows high AI optimism.
Kingdom Hearts 4 hype sees the series' first collection top Steam's sales chart, becoming the best-selling paid game on the store following a big discount
Following new information about Kingdom Hearts 4 and a significant discount, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix has become the best-selling paid game on Steam. The collection, which includes four games and two movie compilations, is part of a larger franchise sale that offers most of the series for under $30.
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner can't remember why he green-lit Kingdom Hearts
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner admitted he cannot recall why he approved the pitch for the Kingdom Hearts video game series. Eisner, now an investor in Delphi Interactive, was questioned about the series' origins after a panel in New York. An anecdote from former Disney Japan employee Shuji Utsumi detailed the experimental nature of the pitch and the groundwork required for its approval.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] Nintendo Switch 2 boxart replaced following AI usage accusations
Square Enix has updated the boxart for Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on Nintendo Switch following accusations that the original artwork was created using AI. Series creator Tetsuya Nomura's original art was reportedly modified by AI, leading to inconsistencies. The collection, along with other Kingdom Hearts titles, is set to release on October 8, 2026.
Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
Square Enix has revealed the estimated file sizes for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection on Nintendo Switch, with the full collection requiring 131GB. Individual titles like KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) will need 45.2GB. The digital releases are scheduled for October 8, 2026, and Kingdom Hearts 4 is also planned for a future Switch 2 release.
When do Kingdom Hearts Nintendo Switch Cloud Version servers shut down?
The cloud versions of several Kingdom Hearts games on Nintendo Switch will have their servers shut down on June 9, 2027. This shutdown will render Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMix Cloud Version, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Cloud Version, Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind (DLC) Cloud Version, and Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece Cloud Version unplayable. A digital collection of Kingdom Hearts games is planned for release on the original Nintendo Switch in October 2026.
