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New Video Game Releases in Week 12 of March 23, 2026
This article lists new video game releases for the week of March 23, 2026. Notable titles include Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, Life Is Strange: Reunion, Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, and Mega Man Star Force.
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Reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 may feature an easily replaceable battery due to EU regulations, potentially extending to Joy-Con controllers. Meanwhile, Death Stranding 2 is performing well on PC, prompting Sony to reconsider its PC port strategy, while CD Projekt Red remains coy about a potential Witcher 3 expansion.
Thanks to EU consumer law, Nintendo is updating the Switch 2 design to enable European players to replace the battery
Nintendo is updating the design of its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 model in Europe to comply with EU consumer laws, specifically the Right to Repair directive and the European Battery Regulation. These regulations will require that batteries in consumer devices, including the Switch 2 and its Joy-Con controllers, be user-replaceable by 2027. The company has also released a system update for both the Switch and Switch 2 that includes stability fixes and a 'Handheld Mode Boost' feature.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is seemingly coming to Nintendo Switch
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is confirmed to be coming to the original Nintendo Switch, according to 505 Games producer Carlos Aguilar. Aguilar also revealed that 505 Games has an unannounced project in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 takes another stab at Mojang's surprisingly great Diablo-inspired action-RPG spin-off later…
Mojang Studios announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 at Minecraft Live 2026, a sequel to the Diablo-inspired action-RPG. The game is set to release later this year on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with a focus on loot and co-op gameplay. The original Minecraft Dungeons has been a significant success, attracting over 25 million players.
Visual novel The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation announced for Switch 2, Switch
MAGES. has announced The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation, a visual novel based on the anime, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, launching July 23 in Japan. The game follows Amane Fujimiya and Mahiru Shiina's first summer vacation in Okinawa, featuring a branching story with eight different endings based on player choices.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 have had various game file sizes revealed through eShop listings. Titles include Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and Kena: Bridge of Spirits, among many others.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – March 22, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia holds on as Super Mario Bros. Wonder approaches
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of March 22, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the number one spot. Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is currently second in pre-loads, indicating a potential challenge for the top position.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Getting Major DLC In 2027
Bandai Namco announced a major DLC expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, scheduled for release in 2027. The game itself is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 in July. A free upgrade to the Switch 2 version will be available for those who purchase the Switch edition.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger announces major DLC for 2027
Bandai Namco and Media Vision announced that Digimon Story: Time Stranger will receive a major DLC in 2027, following its release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in July 2026. The announcement was made at Digimon Con 2026, with further details on the DLC yet to be revealed.
Round Up: Minecraft Live (March 2026) - New Game, Drops, Mobs, Biomes And More
Mojang Studios' Minecraft Live broadcast revealed several new updates and experiences. The game drop Tiny Takeover will update baby mob appearances, while the Sulfur Caves biome and sulfur cube mob will be added with the Chaos Cubed drop. Additionally, Minecraft World, a theme park collaboration with Merlin Entertainments, is set to open in London in 2027, and Minecraft Dungeons II was announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in Fall 2026.
[Let’s Talk] Games you’ve tried with Nintendo Switch 2’s new Handheld Mode Boost
Nintendo Switch 2 recently received a major system update that introduced a 'Handheld Mode Boost' feature. This new option forces Nintendo Switch 1 games to run as if they were docked when played in portable mode, enhancing performance for handheld players.
Starfield is Still in Development for Switch 2, But “It Hasn’t Been a Smooth Process,” Says Insider
Despite rumors, an insider claims that Starfield is still in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, though the process has been difficult. Bethesda has previously ported other large games like Skyrim and Fallout 4 to Nintendo consoles, but Starfield's scale presents unique challenges.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is coming this year
Mojang announced that Minecraft Dungeons 2 is in development and will be released this year for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with a teaser trailer also revealed. The article also mentions that the original Minecraft Dungeons will receive cloud saves on May 5th and previously gained cross-platform play for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One users.
Nintendo reveals recent backwards compatibility fixes for Nintendo Switch software
Nintendo has released fixes for several Nintendo Switch games experiencing backwards compatibility issues on the Nintendo Switch 2. Games like Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, DOOM, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe are now functioning correctly. However, Pizza Tower and Laysara: Summit Kingdom are still facing progression problems on the newer hardware.
Nintendo has fixed a new batch of Switch 1 games on Switch 2 for backwards compatibility
Nintendo has updated a new set of Nintendo Switch games to ensure backwards compatibility with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. These fixes were implemented alongside the latest system update, with Kirby's Return to Dream Land being one of the notable titles addressed.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is an all-new action RPG adventure set to release in 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Xbox Game Studios, Mojang Studios, and Double Eleven, the game will feature high-stakes encounters and new locations as players work to save the world from a growing threat.
Switch 2 now allows users to replace the battery themselves; EU version supports "right to repair"
Nintendo is updating its policies for the Nintendo Switch 2 to align with the European Union's "right to repair" legislation, allowing users to replace the console's battery themselves. This move aims to reduce environmental impact, with potential for similar policies in other regions if consumer awareness grows.
Switch 2 now allows users to replace the battery themselves; EU version supports ″right to repair″
Nintendo is updating its policies for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 to align with the European Union's "right to repair" legislation, allowing users to replace the console's battery themselves. This move aims to reduce environmental impact, with potential for similar policies in other regions if consumer awareness grows.
Xbox Only Made Up 10% of CD Projekt’s Total Sales in 2025
Compile Heart announced the release date for Super Neptunia Infinity, the latest title in the Neptunia series. The game is scheduled to launch on August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.
