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Hitman: Absolution – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially announced
Feral Interactive has officially announced Hitman: Absolution for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on October 22, 2026. This new edition will feature numerous technical upgrades over the original Nintendo Switch version, including increased resolution, improved frame rates, enhanced animations, and better visual effects. The Contracts mode will be available at launch, and an upgrade pack will be free for original owners until November 4, 2026.
Free PS5 Upgrade of Fan-Favorite PS4 Adventure Game Out Now
A free PlayStation 5 upgrade for Mafia III: Definitive Edition is now available for owners of the PlayStation 4 version. This upgrade enhances the game with 60 FPS gameplay, improved trophy tracking, better AI, and navigation enhancements, while including all previously released story DLCs.
Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 Could Be Set for PS5 and Xbox Series Upgrades After Definitive Editions Leak Online
Mafia 2 and Mafia 3 are reportedly coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles with graphical enhancements, as indicated by an ESRB rating for the Definitive Editions. This suggests an upgrade for the remastered versions of the games.
Popular PS4 Shooters Get Free PlayStation 5 Upgrade With Major Enhancements
4A Games is releasing a free next-gen update for Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux, bringing enhancements like 4K textures, improved animations, and 120fps support to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The update, launching October 29, 2026, also includes DualSense adaptive trigger support for PS5 owners. This follows the franchise's milestone of over 50 million sales worldwide.
The Witcher 3’s Nintendo Switch Cartridge Gives Users Free Digital Copy of Remastered on Switch 2
Physical copies of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch grant owners a free digital copy of the Remastered version on the Nintendo Switch 2. This generous move by CD Projekt RED, which also allows the cartridge to unlock the game for multiple accounts, contrasts with other companies that charge for current-gen upgrades. The Remastered version, which includes visual and gameplay improvements, has also seen success on PC and is available as a free update on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Ghost Recon: Wildlands Might Finally Be Getting A Current-Gen Upgrade This Week
Ghost Recon: Wildlands is reportedly receiving a free current-gen upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, featuring 4K resolution, 60fps, 3D audio, and faster load times. The update is expected to coincide with the Ghost Recon 25th-anniversary showcase and may include a new story pack. This news follows recent restructuring at Ubisoft and contrasts with the less successful launch of its sequel, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint.
Paw Patrol: Dino World getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version
Paw Patrol: Dino World is receiving a dedicated version for the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on October 2, 2026. This new version will feature significant technical and visual upgrades, including improved textures, graphics, and enhanced visual effects, alongside support for local co-op and GameShare. The game continues to offer accessible, story-driven rescue missions for young audiences.
GTA 5 Pushing Players onto PS5 Ahead of GTA 6 with Free Upgrade and 'Easy Migration'
Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version of Grand Theft Auto V for all existing PlayStation 4 owners starting July 18th. This initiative aims to encourage players to migrate to the new console ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's release, and coincides with a major new update for Grand Theft Auto Online, featuring The Kortz Center Heist.
Grand Theft Auto 5 PS5, Xbox Series X/S Digital Upgrade is Now Free for PS4, Xbox One Players
Rockstar Games is offering a free digital upgrade for Grand Theft Auto 5 from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for players who own the digital versions. This move aims to let players experience the enhanced version before the release of The Kortz Center Heist in Grand Theft Auto Online. Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 is reportedly on track for its November 19th release, with Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick indicating that marketing and pre-orders will begin soon, despite significant development costs and a complex release window history.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Switch 2 Edition is the best way to play this JRPG classic
The Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition offers significant visual and performance improvements over previous versions, including upscaled 4K resolution and a smooth 60fps frame rate. New features like the Ether Jet vehicle and the Nopon Grand Prix kart racing mode add substantial content, making it the definitive way to experience this JRPG classic for its asking price.
