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Final Fantasy Resonance Is A Return To Classic Series Conventions While Also Evolving Square Enix’s HD-2D Style
Final Fantasy Resonance reimagines the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius using Square Enix's HD-2D style, blending classic Final Fantasy tropes with modern enhancements. The game features an overhauled control system, an overworld map, and a turn-based battle system with a stagger mechanic, alongside the "Visions" system allowing players to equip characters with historical Final Fantasy heroes' abilities. Despite some minor criticisms regarding the presentation of "Resonance Attacks," the game is shaping up to be a compelling debut for the franchise in the HD-2D aesthetic.
Fate/Extra Record shares Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Fate/Extra Record is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027. This remake of the original Fate/EXTRA features an expanded scenario, updated graphics, and strategic command battles. A new release date trailer has been shared.
Video: Final Fantasy VII Revelation available 8th April
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be released on April 8th for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. A new trailer was also revealed, showcasing some of the action-packed moments players can expect in the final part of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will launch on April 8, 2027, for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. This title concludes the Final Fantasy 7 remake series, featuring a vast world to explore, an assembled party of companions, and refined combat mechanics.
Maneater 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Maneater 2 has been announced by Tripwire Interactive and Demiurge Studios for a 2027 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The sequel to the "ShaRkPG" will feature an open world set in Neptune's Kingdom, a luxury seaside theme park, where players control a shark seeking revenge.
Famitsu sales (8/24/26 – 8/30/26) – first week sales revealed for Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2, Metal Gear Solid
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of August 24-30, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, while Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition debuted at number two in software sales on the same platform. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 also saw multiple entries across different platforms.
Orbitals launch trailer – retro anime-inspired co-op game releases exclusives on Nintendo Switch 2
Orbitals, a retro anime-inspired co-op game from Shapefarm and Kepler Interactive, has launched exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. The game features asymmetric co-op gameplay where players control Maki and Omura to save their space station. A free Global Friend's Pass app is available for local multiplayer demos.
This Week in Switch 2 - Pokemon Worlds + Orbitals & Onimusha: Way of the Sword reviews
This Week in Switch 2 covers Donovan's impressions from Pokémon Worlds 2026 and TJ's reviews of Orbitals and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The podcast also discusses the Grand Theft Auto 6 extended gameplay reveal and shares general thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is seemingly on its way to Switch 2
A retail listing for a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller suggests that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced may be released on the console around September 22nd. This aligns with rumors of an upcoming Nintendo Direct, where Ubisoft often announces ports for Nintendo platforms. The game has been a commercial success for Ubisoft.
IKEA announces partnership with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
IKEA has announced a collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, set to be revealed on September 9, 2026. This partnership follows IKEA's previous gaming-related ventures, including collaborations with Xbox and ASUS ROG, and a stamp rally with Pokémon in Japan. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a highly acclaimed 2011 action RPG, has been ported to various platforms, most recently the Nintendo Switch 2.
Vaewolf looks ridiculously cool, turning you into a vampire-werewolf killing machine
Vaewolf, an upcoming action game from Milky Tea and Megabit, features a unique vampire-werewolf hybrid protagonist in a stylized, graphic novel-inspired world set in a gothic version of northern England. The game promises fast-paced combat with fluid transitions between elven, werewolf, and vampire forms. Vaewolf is slated for an early 2027 release on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Level-5 Vision 2026 2 presentation announced for next week
Level-5 has announced a "Level-5 Vision 2026" presentation scheduled for September 10, 2026. The digital event will provide updates on the company's titles, likely including Professor Layton's New World of Steam, and will be live-streamed on YouTube. News regarding Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 will also be covered.
Video: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch graphics and loading times comparison
A new comparison video highlights the graphical and loading time improvements for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch 2 following a recent update. While the core graphics remain the same, the Nintendo Switch 2 version boasts a higher resolution and sharper image, with loading times reduced to under four seconds compared to over nine seconds on the original Nintendo Switch.
Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Another Code and Hotel Dusk writer Rika Suzuki on board
Happinet has announced Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists, an adventure game set to release in Summer 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features scenario writing by Rika Suzuki, known for her work on Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Players will explore the "Lost Museum" as a boy named Vince, using a magic pen to uncover the lost memories of beings called Chromageists, who are born from famous paintings.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Story Expansion Pass Announced, Features Sephiroth and Vincent DLC
Square Enix announced a Story Expansion Pass for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, featuring DLCs for Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine. Director Naoki Hamaguchi clarified these will focus on "untold stories" rather than the main ending. The expansion pass is included with the Premium Edition, which also grants 24 hours of early access. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is set to release on April 8th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Trailers Detail Boosted Actions and New Great Sword Abilities
Capcom has released new trailers for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, showcasing "Boosted Actions" and new Great Sword abilities. These new mechanics, exclusive to the Boost Bracer, allow for unique combat tactics and devastating charged attacks. A new showcase is scheduled for September 16th, potentially revealing a release date for the expansion, which is rumored to launch early next year alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Rumour: Looks like Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced could be coming to Switch 2
A French retailer, E.Leclerc, has listed a product page for an Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced-themed controller for the Nintendo Switch 2. This listing suggests that the game itself may also be released on Nintendo's next-generation console.
Rumor: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced could be bound for Nintendo Switch 2, based on retailer listings
A French retailer listing suggests that an Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced themed controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 could be released on September 22, 2026. While neither the controller nor the game have been officially announced, Ubisoft has been increasing its support for the platform, with Assassin's Creed Shadows already available.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets a surprise Switch 2 update, bringing eight-player split-screen to the evergreen racing game
Nintendo has released a surprise update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch 2, enabling eight-player split-screen multiplayer and improving image quality and loading times. The update also adds support for GameShare and CameraPlay for two-to-four player sessions.
Another Eden Begins demo just released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, new trailer
A demo for Another Eden Begins is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, allowing players to carry over progress to the full game. The time-traveling RPG features a story by Masato Kato and music by Yasunori Mitsuda, with strategic command battles and multiple endings.
