Capcom’s new IP Pragmata is finally out this week, and in a huge win, it’s launching simultaneously across all platforms including the Switch 2.
Now that the reviews are in for this new game starring Hugh and his android companion Diana, we’re curious to know if you’ll be showing your support and picking it up when it arrives on 17th April 2026.
In our review here on Nintendo Life, we said the Switch 2 version of this sci-fi puzzle-shooter was an “excellent” experience, awarding it nine out of ten stars.
“With a strong relationship at its core, a striking sci-fi aesthetic, and an addictive puzzle combat loop, Pragmata is the full package.”
If you’re still not sure if this game might be for you, there’s a “Sketchbook demo” you can download on the Switch 2 right now.
So, will you be getting Pragmata on the Switch 2? Vote in our poll and leave a comment below.
So, will you be getting Pragmata for Switch 2? (1,933 votes)
I’ve already pre-ordered it16%
Day one6%
As soon as possible16%
Maybe, I’m still thinking about it18%
I’m not so sure…5%
I’m waiting or saving for something else6%
I’m getting it for another system (PS, Xbox, PC)20%
Something else (comment below)2%
No, I’m not interested11%
Will you be getting the Pragmata Diana amiibo? (1,114 votes)
Yep, the Switch 2 release for the online hero shooter — which was known as Overwatch 2 until February 2026 — is coming on 14th April 2026 and it promises improved visuals and audio and 60fps in both handheld and docked. That latter is a huge boost over what is a less-than-ideal Switch 1 version.
Season 2, titled Reign of Talon: Summit, also drops tomorrow and kicks off at 11am PT (that’s 2pm EST / 7pm BST), but we don’t know exactly when the Switch 2 version will drop; maybe the same time? Maybe earlier? Keep an eye on the eShop if you’re looking to upgrade (or dive in for the first time).
We’ll also be getting Sierra, a brand new DPS hero who comes with a rifle and a combat drone named Dorothy, alongside a dedicated three-week event that lets you experience her story in-game.
Other upgrades and additions include new battle passes for Season 2, new perk options for some heroes, two new mythic skins, with Soldier 76 getting a new look and Genji’s weapon getting some fresh theming.
A redesigned Antarctica map, post-match accolades, and and a set of Sakura designs roughly round things out for the second stage of Overwatch’s rebirth. You can find more details on the official website.
Will you be downloading Overwatch on Switch 2? Be heroic in the comments below.
A bunch of video game details and story spoilers have been leaked accidentally by the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) from a number of upcoming releases, with the most-significant coming from IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, VGC reports.
According to VGC, story spoilers for upcoming action game are now out in the wild. This apparently includes over an hour of footage and what may well be the end of the game, too.
The details have slipped through the cracks as reports say that security on the IGRS’s website isn’t exactly the best, and that someone outside was able to easily access private information. We obviously won’t be sharing any specific details here for any of the titles potentially affected.
Other games that are apparently part of the leak include Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, the Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake, and Echoes of Aincrad (Bandai Namco’s upcoming Sword Art Online title), though no footage has been found for these yet.
Worst of all, thousands of email addresses linked to game developers may also have leaked. It’s not a great situation, and it sounds like the process has been a bit of a mess.
Just last week, Niko Partners reported on criticism of the IGRS’ implementation of age ratings on Steam, where it’s been labelling games incorrectly, including the ability to Refuse Classification and subsequently get the game banned.
And, quoting the article, Riot’s age rating manager Nic McConnell has shared some of the difficulties Riot has has with the system on BlueSky, mostly due to small staff numbers. “IGRS, best as I can tell, is going through each submission manually… It wouldn’t blow my mind if some links got opened more broadly somehow during that…ad hoc process.”
“…the team at IGRS I think is small and being given a huge task without real resources. I was able to meet with them after harassing them on Instagram for months last year and my sense is it’s a small group of good folks doing their best.”
It’s a bit of a blow to IO, as the game is only six weeks away from launch. Well, for all platforms except Switch 2, since the team announced a delay to the game on Nintendo’s console only.
Let us know what you think of the situation in the comments.
Back in February, Lego released a wave of Pokémon sets — somehow, the first ones ever — for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. But one of the most-popular ended up being a small set, the Kanto Region Badge Collection, which only available if you splashed the cash on the most expensive set.
But there’s some good news for Lego enthusiasts, as Eurogamer has spotted that the toy company has released an official build guide for the kit. Meaning you can create a replica using pieces you may already own — or can buy separately.
If you’re not used to these guides, well, be prepared — if you want your own set of Kanto Badges in Lego form, you’ll want to consult this 80-page PDF which details all 312 bricks you’ll need, along with instructions on how to put it together.
Of course, it’s not quite the same as buying and putting the set together that way, though it does save you the £600-ish you need to spend on the Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise set. And you also can avoid scalpers on online auction sites this way, too.
But it’s a great alternative, especially for a set that’s really fun. Perhaps some of the more creative builders can use this as a template to come up for badge sets for other regions?
Have you got the Kanto Badge Set? Will you be building your own using this PDF? Let us know down below, budding builders!
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FuturLab has announced that two free DLC packs for PowerWash Simulator — the first, not the sequel — are being delisted next month.
Those of you who haven’t snapped up the Tomb Raider and Midgar Special packs, based on the Tomb Raider series and Final Fantasy VII Remake, will have until 3pm BST / 10am EST on 19th May 2026 to snap them up.
Why are both of these disappearing? Well, in the announcement post, FuturLab reveals that this reveal “coincides with the end of our formal relationship with Square Enix in June,” who published the first game. Eagle-eyed fans will have noticed that the sequel, PowerWash Simulator 2, is self-published.
Additionally, the developer praised the company, calling it an “incredible partnership”. So don’t expect any Final Fantasy VII Rebirth DLC for the sequel, then!
The Tomb Raider pack has you cleaning up Lara’s Treasure Room, her Jeep and Motorboat, the Croft Manor itself, the maze, and the Obstacle Course. While in Midgar, you’ll be scrubbing up the Hardy Daytona, Shinra Hauler, the Scorpion Sentinel, the Airbuster, a Mako Energy Exhibit, and the Seventh Heaven.
We’re sure most PowerWash fans already have both of these, since they’re free anyway. But anyone who has picked up this chill title in more recent months, now’s the time to head to the eShop and get downloading.
It’s a good Switch 1 port, too, and likely a little better on Switch 2 thanks to Boost Mode.
Have you played the DLC for PowerWash Simulator? Or have you moved onto the sequel? Let us know in the comments.
This week’s big Nintendo release is Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and fans of the 3DS game have been desperate to get their hands on this surprise follow-up. Unfortunately, just three days before the game launches on Switch, it appears to have leaked online.
Nintendo Everything and r/GamingLeaksAndRumours report that a ROM of the upcoming simulation game is out there ahead of the game’s launch on Thursday. There were some rumours that the game leaked last week, and that some places in the US were selling it, but we haven’t been able to verify where the leaks have come from.
Obviously, we won’t be sharing any links here, nor will we be reporting on any spoilers. We think we can all wait a few more days to get our hands on the game, right?
It might feel like it’s been a while since a Nintendo game has leaked, and that’s because Switch 2 games seem to be a lot less piracy-friendly.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A both leaked before release, but both of those games were also available on Switch 1. So with Tomodachi Life being a Switch 1 exclusive, this probably isn’t a huge surprise. Disappointing, but not huge.
So, if you want to go in completely out-of-the-loop on the game, stay off the internet just in case. If you are curious about the game so far, check out our early impressions from a newcomer and keep an eye on NL’s front page for more Tomodachi Life news.
Are you excited for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream this Thursday on Switch? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.
The arrival of a new Capcom title is always worthy of fanfare. When it’s a new IP launching simultaneously on a Nintendo console, it becomes a real cause for celebration. Pragmata joins Resident Evil Requiem in the ranks of heavy hitters running like a dream on Switch 2. The game has been steadily gaining hype since its announcement in 2020 and, when the demo dropped on the eShop in February, it showcased a unique, puzzle-infused spin on third-person shooting and gorgeous sci-fi aesthetics.
Pragmata’s Lunar Colony is a bright, vibrant setting that recalls the future-tech maximalism of genre classics like PlatinumGame’s Vanquish. The lavish art style will be familiar to fans of director Yonghee Cho’s work, whose credits include hyper-stylised Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, NieR Automata, and Resident Evil 3.
Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked)
The gigantic lunar research facility is a locale that seems rife with technological promise when a dispatch team lands to investigate a comms disruption. A hub for Lunafilament production, which is basically 3D printing crossed with the holodeck from Star Trek (“These people sure love printing,” one character exclaims), it doesn’t take long for them to realise that something has gone horribly wrong.
Separated from the rest of his squad when the proverbial hits the fan, Hugh Williams meets an android in the form of a little girl. With her ability to weaken the hostile automatons that seem to want Hugh dead, the two join forces to escape the facility.
Far more than a gimmick to drive the innovative combat system, Diana (the name granted by her new guardian) becomes central to the narrative. Pragmata’s story is pushed along by the growing relationship between genuine nice bloke Hugh and his precocious young protectee. Frequent stops along their journey see Diana learning life lessons from Hugh’s homespun anecdotes. These moments are always a treat and you’ll want to seek out every opportunity for the pair to bond.
There’s a story outside of this buddy road trip, a mystery to unravel about what happened on the Lunar facility, along with an antagonist in the form of rogue AI IDUS. Still, the relationship between the protagonists is what really pulls you in.
Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked)
This isn’t just a father/daughter bonding simulator, however, and Diana’s role as ward is secondary to her combat utility. She rides around on Hugh’s back and can hack any device or enemy in the vicinity. Hugh’s weapons, particularly his base pistol, deal very little damage on their own. Once enemies have been hacked by Diana, they become far more vulnerable to incoming fire. How you achieve this is the game’s central hook.
Aiming down the sights brings up a square grid filled with nodes. Navigating this grid with the face buttons and activating as many nodes as possible on the way to a goal node will break the enemy’s defence. This is Hugh’s cue to start shooting.
Crucially, hacking does not pause the action. Hugh can still move and dodge during a hack, so spatial awareness is essential. This hybrid juggle is tense and often fiddly to pull off, but it becomes deeply satisfying once you find a groove and start taking out crowds of enemies with ease. In many ways, the dual offence recalls Switch classic (and another Platinum gem) Astral Chain, which also featured multitasking combat at its core.
Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked)
You’ll find different types of nodes to equip throughout the game, and you can upgrade Diana to carry multiple. One might freeze an enemy in place, while another causes them to attack other robots. Best of all is a finisher node that leaves tin cans vulnerable to a stylish execution. Node types add a welcome sense of progression to the hacking that complements the usual base stat upgrades.
Hugh can also equip mods that cater to specific playstyles, whether that means higher offence or defence, long or short range damage, or general crowd control. Loadouts provide versatility and offer multiple ways to approach a new enemy type or a tricky boss fight.
Because weaponry plays second fiddle to hacking, the selection of guns is quirkier than usual. Alongside the standard pistol, AR, and shotgun variants, there is utility ordnance such as the stasis gun, which slows enemy approach, and a decoy launcher that draws enemies in, leaving them vulnerable to a multi-hack. Like everything else in your arsenal, weapon loadouts are ripe for experimentation.
Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked)
As you push through the diverse biomes of the lunar facility, you will be taking frequent breaks in the Shelter. This cosy hub area is a feature-packed break room where you can kick back, upgrade, and travel to previously visited locations across the base. You can kit the shelter out with distractions for Diana, take part in VR training, and pump coins into a bingo board system that rewards outfits, mods, and hack nodes.
It might sound like there are a lot of systems to contend with in Pragmata, and there are times when things threaten to get a bit messy over its 10-15 hour length. Still, there is a sense of momentum to the pacing that’s never hampered by loadout swapping or collectible hunting. Some of the boss fights feel like damage sponges, even with upgraded hacking and souped up versions of Hugh’s more destructive weaponry. Yet every minor frustration is offset by a spectacular set piece, visually stunning environment, or a cute exchange between Hugh and Diana.
Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked)
Easily the most satisfying thing about Pragmata is how well it performs on Switch 2. Following the triumphant release of Requiem, this is yet another showcase for the RE Engine and its ability to showcase an impressive undocked experience. VRR helps delivers a stable handheld mode and the game’s bright visual style makes it easy on the eye.
Performance is equally consistent when docked, with only a slight blurry effect. There are some visual sacrifices, like Diana’s hair physics and some dimly lit interiors, but the stability more than makes up for the slightly lower visual quality.
Audio is sharp in both modes. From Diana successfully popping a hack to Hugh’s thruster assisted dodge, everything is designed to spike endorphins. There are multiple voice tracks, and both the English and Japanese performances of the protagonists shine. Gyro controls are available, but some Switch 2 native features are sadly lacking; the omission of mouse controls stings, as it would be well suited to the combat.
Conclusion
With a strong relationship at its core, a striking sci-fi aesthetic, and an addictive puzzle combat loop, Pragmata is the full package. The adventures of Hugh and Diana stands as another excellent Switch 2 port from Capcom, and hopefully marks the beginning of a new blockbuster franchise.
After the $1 billion+ box office success of the first movie, we all knew that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was going to put up big numbers. Well, those crystal balls didn’t let us down, because after just a few weeks in cinemas, the sequel is already the highest-grossing release of 2026.
The weekend’s updated box office figures (thanks, Variety) saw Mario’s latest big-screen jaunt hit $629 million globally ($308 million of which comes from the North American market), leapfrogging the previous frontrunner, Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi Project Hail Mary, which managed to cross the $500 million-mark this weekend.
According to Variety, Mario & co. pulled in $81.5 million in its second weekend — which isn’t all that surprising, considering its record-breaking launch at the start of this month.
Whether the movie can hold onto box office gold for the rest of the year remains to be seen. Let’s not forget that Nintendo’s prized plumber will have to stand up against two MCU behemoths in the shape of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers Doomsday if it is to remain in the top spot, and that’s not to mention Toy Story 5, which will also likely be a big hitter. Whichever ends up with the crown, we’re foreseeing a fair number of billion-dollar box offices this year.
How much money do you think the Galaxy Movie will end up making at the global box office? Will it surpass the Mario Bros. Movie? Let us know your predictions in the comments.
Blimey, that rolled around fast! It’s once again time for our Games We Missed round-up, our community callout where we ask for Switch game recommendations for games we weren’t able to review.
All the games featured last time were Switch 1 releases, but with more S2 games dropping on the eShop every week, we wonder if one or two may sneak in this time. If you’d like to highlight a Switch 1 or Switch 2 game that we haven’t reviewed, send us your recommendations as per the guidelines below, and we’ll showcase as many as we can.
Reminder: We won’t be reviewing these games, but with so many releases every week, we want to shine a light on deserving software that slipped through our net. Please read the instructions below carefully if you want your recommendations included:
Submission guidelines
100-word limit – Keep it brief! A history of the genre and deep-dive into every mechanic is unnecessary. Concentrate on what the game is about, what sets it apart from other games, and why you enjoyed it.
One entry per game – Feel free to send your thoughts on multiple games, but there’s no need to duplicate.
Choose only games that we haven’t reviewed on the site – To check if a Nintendo Life review exists, simply type the name of the game into the search box at the very top of the page (look for the magnifying glass icon in the top-left corner) and click on the game page that appears. If there’s no review, and it doesn’t appear in a previous Reader Recommendations feature (which will also appear on the game page if it exists), you’re good to go!
How to send a recommendation
Head to Nintendo Life’sContact pageand select the subject “Switch eShop Hidden Gems” from the drop-down menu (it’s already done for you in the link above). Type your name, email, and beautifully crafted message into the appropriate box, hit send, and Bob’s your uncle!
We’re looking forward to seeing what you recommend!
The Game-Key Card release is apparently recognised by the system when inserted, but it doesn’t initiate any data downloads. There’s also supposedly a DLC code (dated with the October 2025 release) included with this version of the game, but the source says it had already been redeemed.
Here are the attached screenshots that appear to show a European copy of the game, the Game-Key Card, and the DLC being detected by the Switch 2.
In February, Take-Two spokesperson Alan Lewis mentioned how the “difficult decision” had been made to “pause development” on the Switch 2 version of the game, with the Gearbox team instead deciding to focus on the existing versions of the game and delivering “quality post-launch content” and optimisation improvements after a bumpy launch.
When Borderlands 4 arrived last September on other platforms, the shift to open world was praised. Unfortunately, there were also multiple reports about the console version’s problematic performance at the time.
The game featured in the Switch 2 reveal, with Randy Pitchford featuring in one of Nintendo’s Creator’s Voice interviews. Assuming this Game-Key Card is legitimate, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee Borderlands 4 for the Switch 2 is back on the menu, as it was very likely produced before Gearbox put the port on ice.
If we hear any significant updates about the Nintendo version or learn more about this physical copy that has surfaced online, we’ll provide an update.
What do you make of this? Do you think Borderlands 4 could still come to the Switch 2 at some point? Let us know in the comments.
