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Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will have free Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade, other details
THQ Nordic has announced that Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will offer a free upgrade path from the Nintendo Switch to the Nintendo Switch 2, applicable to both digital and physical versions. Owners will be able to carry over their save progress, and DLC will be bundled or transferable under specific conditions. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is set to launch on October 6th, 2026, with no current plans for PC patches.
Dragon Quest 11 S details Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution
Square Enix has detailed the frame rate and resolution options for Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2. Players can choose between a Performance Priority Mode with 60 FPS and 1080p resolution, or an Image Quality Priority Mode with 30 FPS and 1440p resolution. The article also confirms that save data cannot be transferred from the original Nintendo Switch version, and the new edition will cost $40.
Sonic Frontiers on Nintendo Switch 2 has quality and performance modes, Switch 1 save transfers, no upgrade path
SEGA has detailed features for Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, including performance and resolution modes. Save data can be transferred from the original Nintendo Switch version, but not all DLC is transferable. There is no free upgrade path for existing owners, requiring a $50 purchase for the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo for Switch 2, Switch now available
A demo for Digimon Story: Time Stranger is now available on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, allowing players to carry over their save data to the full game. The demo is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The full game launches on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide.
Kingdom Hearts Collection coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this October
A collection of Kingdom Hearts games, including Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. Previously released as cloud versions, save data will be transferable to these new native ports. A free demo for Kingdom Hearts III will also be available.
Japan: Sea of Stars Nintendo Switch 2 version available but save data doesn’t transfer
Sea of Stars has been released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan, but players are experiencing issues with save data not transferring from the original Nintendo Switch. The JRPG-inspired title, which recently surpassed four million players, is expected to receive a global release on the Nintendo Switch 2 soon.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo is Available Now on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix has released a free demo for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via the Microsoft Store. The demo includes content up to the end of Chapter 2, with save data carrying over to unlock bonuses in the full game. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to launch on June 3rd.
