Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
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Nintendo pre-order updates – September 6, 2026 – Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Fate/Extra Record, Art of Splatoon 3, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order as of the week of September 6, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books, along with their respective release dates and retailers.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 16, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4 dethrones Splatoon Raiders
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 16, 2026, show The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered taking the top spot, dethroning Splatoon Raiders. New releases Madden NFL 27 and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition also performed well, landing at second and fifth place respectively.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 9, 2026 – Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk all debut
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 9, 2026, show new debuts from Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk. Other notable entries include Madden NFL 27, Duskfade, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition. The charts also list download-only titles, with Lies of P and Big Walk leading that category.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 30, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for the week of July 30, 2026. Upcoming titles include Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Village in the Shade, and Blue Reflection Quartet, among many other digital downloads and retail releases.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition reveals new Pyra and Mythra outfits, Merc Assault, Momo
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will feature new outfits for Pyra and Mythra, a new mode called Merc Assault where players can control up to six Blades, and a new rare Blade named Momo. The enhanced version also includes graphical upgrades such as 4K resolution at 60fps when docked and 1080p in handheld mode, with improved cutscenes. It launches digitally on July 30, 2026, and physically on October 1.
The 11 most exciting video game releases of July 2026
July 2026 is set to feature a mix of new releases and remakes across multiple platforms, including the highly anticipated Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced and the debut of Halo on PlayStation 5. Nintendo will also release Rhythm Paradise Groove and Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2, alongside an upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
June 2026 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup
Following the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, pre-orders are now available for numerous games announced for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The roundup includes titles such as Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Lies of P: Complete Edition, and multiple Xenoblade Chronicles editions for the new console.
Nintendo Direct for 9th June roundup
The latest Nintendo Direct presentation showcased numerous upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Highlights included new titles like KINGDOM HEARTS IV, Xenoblade Genesis, and The Duskbloods, alongside updates and remasters for franchises such as The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, and Final Fantasy. Several games received specific release dates or windows, with many titles confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2.
