If you plan to play the Switch release Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on your Switch 2, there will be some slight improvements.
As detailed in Nintendo’s recently published FAQ, while there are “no differences in the software content”, the gameplay will take advantage of the Switch 2’s capabilities. For starters, this includes faster load times as well as GameChat support for users with an active Switch Online membership.
Additionally, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream runs at the “higher resolution” of 1080p in Switch 2’s handheld mode. Nintendo also notes how the full game “does not support” the Switch 2’s Handheld Mode Boost feature.
“When playing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream in handheld mode on the Nintendo Switch 2, you can play at a higher resolution (1080p) than using handheld mode on Nintendo Switch, regardless of whether Handheld Mode Boost is enabled or disabled. For that reason, this game does not support Handheld Mode Boost.
“Handheld Mode Boost can be enabled while playing the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Welcome Version demo, but you will not be able to use the touch screen.”
And if you’re wondering about Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, this Switch 2 feature won’t be supported. However, there are areas of the game that include support for touch controls when playing in handheld mode.
“While the game primarily uses button controls, some scenes, such as Mii creation and the Palette House workshop, also support touch controls. Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are not supported when playing on Nintendo Switch 2.”
You can see the full FAQ for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo’s official website. It also confirms save data and islands are created separately for each user registered on a system, and notes how you can register up to 70 Miis.
For more information about the new Tomodachi Life, be sure to check out our previous “hands on” coverage here on Nintendo Life. There’s also the demo you can try out right now, with the full game releasing on 16th April 2026.
Will you be playing this game on the Switch 2? Are you planning to get it for Switch? Let us know in the comments.
The character roster in Street Fighter 6 is about to get even bigger, with Capcom confirming Ingrid will be returning as a paid DLC character in “late Spring” 2026.
Here’s the description for Ingrid and you can get a “first glimpse” of the character in Street Fighter 6 in the trailer above:
“Your fate shall soon be linked. Ingrid, the final character to join the Street Fighter 6 Year 3 roster, is finally making her debut in late spring 2026! We’re excited to share a first glimpse that highlights her mysterious, yet charming presence.
“What is this place? What exactly is a Monoid? And who is she, really…? Stay tuned for more details coming soon! Bye-onara for now!”
As Capcom notes, more details about this character will be “coming soon”. This will include some actual gameplay footage of the character.
Ingrid is part of the ‘Year 3’ roster for Street Fighter 6’s season pass. She follows the release of Alex, C.Viper and Sagat.
On Switch 2, you can buy these characters individually, or purchase each Season Pass. There’s also the Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, which contains the first two seasons of DLC characters.
What do you think about Ingrid joining Street Fighter 6? Who else would you like to see added to this roster? Let us know in the comments.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially opened with a global box office figure of $68.4 million, putting it ahead of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which banked $66.4 million on its first day. Deadline also reports how several records have been broken.
Here are the opening day results for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie worldwide:
Mexico with $6.7M scored the biggest Universal opening ever there and the second biggest animated opening ever. The first day beat Super Mario Bros‘ $5.9M
UK & Ireland posted $4.3M, which is the second highest single-day preview figure for an animated film in the history of box office on the isle.
Germany’s $3.8M reps the biggest animated opening of all-time and Universal’s biggest opening of all-time. The first movie posted a $2.8M first day.
Spain‘s $3M was the second highest opening day for an animated title of all-time, as well as the 3rd biggest opening day of all-time behind Twilight and Inside Out 2. It was also an improvement upon the 2023’s $2.2M.
France‘s $2.9M is the second biggest Illumination opening of all-time (and the biggest outside of holidays).
Central America‘s $1.8M scored the second biggest opening day of all-time in the market, only behind Avengers: Endgame. Super Mario Bros did a reported $1.3M there.
Austria‘s $700K repped the biggest Universal opening day of all-time in the market and the biggest Animation opening day of all-time.
Other opening day grosses included Italy ($1.5M), Colombia ($1.1M) and Australia ($0.7M).
Once again, Galaxy banked $34 million in the US on its opening day – making it the “best opening day so far this year”, while also claiming the best “opening Wednesday” in April, taking the title from the first movie, which made $31.7 million.
As noted by the source, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will launch in locations such as Japan and Korea later this month, so expect more figures soon.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie currently has a critic score of 42% and an audience score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. In our review here on Nintendo Life, we gave this second film six out of ten stars, calling it a “faithful but overstuffed sequel“.
Have you seen the Super Mario Galaxy Movie yet? Let us know in the comments.
With the PlayStation 5’s price increase going into effect today, lots of us are concerned about the rising cost of video games in general. Xbox has already increased its Series X and S prices, but the Switch 2 has remained static since its launch last year.
But, in an interview on the Kit & Krysta podcast (below), a former Nintendo sales lead simply referred to as Sean believes that “unfortunately” Nintendo will eventually have to increase the price of the console.
Speculating on the potential of a price increase (from around 29:47), Sean believes that “there’s things that they can and seem to be doing to try and mitigate that, but I also look at this move on on software as, if I’m reading it correctly, a way to make a hardware price increase a little bit more palatable.”
A combination of inflation, tariffs, and recent memory price hikes due to AI demand are all factors, but the recent issues with oil prices are also a potential part of the problem, which Sean addresses.
“When oil goes through the roof, that’s not just shipping costs that go up… there’s other things that people may not realise. Helium is a by-product of producing oil. Helium is a key and unreplaceable ingredient in making semiconductors, which means hardware prices go up.”
It also affects cartridge manufacturing, too: “It’s an unreplaceable by-product of making silicon wafers, which means if you’re Nintendo and you’re producing cartridges, that’s going up as well.”
All of these ongoing factors and events are affecting each other, and Sean thinks that even though Nintendo “are able to make concessions in some areas, hardware prices are going to go up I think, eventually.”
“We’ve been through various phases with Nintendo through various economic turns and things,” Sean acknowledges, “but it does really feel like this time in particular, there’s just so many outside forces that are kind of forcing their hand in a way that they probably aren’t really used to in the past.”
Since then, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has tried to stay cautious on price increases, saying Nintendo would “carefully consider” an increase, which will depend on things such as sales trends, costs, the market environment, and “other factors.”
What do you think of Sean’s comments in the podcast? Let us know down below.
Unless you’ve had them on pre-order, you might have forgotten that a pair of accompanying amiibo figures were also announced alongside the Switch ports, and now – months after the games came out – they’re finally available.
Priced at £24.99 / $39.99 each, the two figures comprise of ‘Mario & Luma’ and ‘Rosalina & Lumas’ and will unlock in-game 1up Mushrooms or Life Mushrooms when scanned into the Switch or Switch 2.
They’re not cheap, then, and given the pretty inconsequential unlocks that they provide, we imagine many folks opting to buy these will be doing so for their looks, first and foremost. And they do look good, make no mistake; we think it’s clear that the overall quality of the amiibo has improved drastically since the days of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
So if you’re in the market for the new Galaxy amiibo figures, then check out the links below for some go-to outlets.
Are you tempted to pick up the new Mario Galaxy amiibo? Which one is your favourite? Let us know with a comment.
Another month, another whopping great eShop sale to peruse, and another round up from your friends at NL who over the years have reviewed a hefty chunk of Switch games.
Indeed, a quick look in our backend (steady!) shows we’ve got… blimey… 3,415 Switch 1 & 2 game reviews live at the time of writing. We’ve been busy since 2017!
Looking at the games in Nintendo’s European “FIND SAVE PLAY” eShop sale, there’s 130 by our count that we’ve scored 9/10+. We’ve consolidated some of those into the entries below and added any we couldn’t fit in the list at the very end.
While Nintendo says this runs until 12th April, they also highlight a bunch of games that are discounted until the 16th, so we’ve included all of those, too. Some real winners, and no mistake.
As ever, if you’re looking to grab some eShop credit before diving in, we’ve got you covered with the following links from our store.
£14.99 (-70% off)£49.99
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a wonderful achievement for dynamic storytelling, as it puts forth a compelling and multifaceted narrative that’ll keep you guessing right up until the very end.
This excellent story, combined with enjoyable combat portions, a striking art style, and some top-notch voice acting make for an experience that you shouldn’t miss. It’s the kind of game that’ll have you wishing that you could play it again for the first time, just so all its best elements could be new again.
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£3.74 (-75% off)£14.99
Abzû is certainly a standout release on the eShop, offering up an experience that breaks from the norm of goal-based gaming in favour of something that’s more focused on simply existing in a world and enjoying all its little intricacies.
Those of you who appreciate casual adventures like taking a walk in a forest will be sure to enjoy what Giant Squid has to offer, as the dreamlike visuals, entrancing orchestral score, and deliberately sedate pace do a fantastic job of drawing the player into this alien world. Abzû isn’t a game about winning, but about the journey you take getting there.
£3.74 (-75% off)£14.99
Aegis Defenders is a fantastic game, brilliantly blending the tower defence and platforming genres in a unique way to produce a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Lovable characters, interesting lore, plenty of secrets, engaging gameplay, and gorgeous presentation combine to make this a must-have for your Switch, a real gem on the eShop.
£9.99 (-23% off)£12.99
Alien: Isolation is a survival horror masterpiece and straight-up one of the very best horror video games ever released.
It’s a nerve-wracking affair — a slow, methodical game of cat and mouse against a brilliantly clever recreation of one of cinema’s most infamous killers — but if you’re up to the task you’ll find one of the most satisfying gameplay experiences in the genre; a brilliant and beautiful homage to one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time.
Feral Interactive has done a stellar job with this Switch port and the excellent motion controls and inclusion of all previously-released DLC only go to sweeten the deal. This is essential stuff for survival horror fans.
£4.72 (-65% off)£13.49
Alwa’s Legacy is an excellent example of how to do a proper sequel; it takes everything that Alwa’s Awakening did well and builds on it, adds in a few new ideas of its own, and corrects the issues that were previously present.
It may be a little on the short side, but Alwa’s Legacy is the special sort of game that only comes around once in a great while, reminding you of the kind of quality that’s possible when a dedicated crew puts in the time to make a polished and tightly designed final product.
£1.88 (-86% off)£13.49
The Nintendo eShop would be a considerably more exciting and interesting place if it were packed full of games like Ape Out. It’s a refreshingly original experience that more than deserves a place in any Switch owner’s library.
Difficult, frenetic gameplay, strong art direction, and an even stronger jazz drum soundtrack make this the sort of memorable game that you’ll likely keep coming back to over and over for another few runs in arcade mode. Ape Out gets a strong recommendation to anyone looking for a distinct and unforgettable game for their Switch collection; it’s a bit of an acquired taste, but well worth your time.
£19.99 (-50% off)£39.98
We genuinely can’t believe how lucky we are that the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy games exist, let alone that they’ve been lovingly polished up for the Switch. Here is some of the best writing you’ll find on the console, and it’s a steal for all three games plus extras.
A couple of bumps here and there are to be expected with such a wealth of content (three games, DLC, and extras), but they barely leave a dent on the brilliance of this well-written and beautifully illustrated trilogy.
Archvale is a triumphant bullet-hell/RPG genre mashup. Although you could argue its similarity to one or two recent releases, it trumps the competition with incredibly slick combat, simple and satisfying progression, and varied environments and enemies.
The difficulty ramps up heavily as you progress to the later levels, so the inability to change difficulty on the fly may prove a bit of an issue for some players. Push through, however, and you’ll find Archvale to be one of the most satisfying twin-stick games available right now.
£3.74 (-75% off)£14.99
Axiom Verge on Switch is truly an outstanding port of an outstanding game, no more and no less.
We would strongly urge those of you who missed this game on other platforms to pick it up here; this is the full Axiom Verge experience, and it’s available in a format that supports both handheld and home play. A fantastic example of how to do a Metroidvania right.
£2.69 (-80% off)£13.49
A slice of Viking strategic combat right out of the heart of Scandinavia’s indie development scene, Bad North was at the vanguard of a wave of smart yet intrinsically accessible real-time strategy titles.
Swedish developer Plausible Concept calls it ‘micro-strategy’ and it’s the perfect encapsulation of a minimalist approach that covers everything from unit management to the Monument Valley-style isometric art style.
With enough enemy variance to convince you you’re playing an interactive episode of the Vikings TV show, this endlessly entertaining sea of bitesize battles will teach you to fear — and love — the sound of the oncoming horde.
£10.23 (-20% off)£12.79
Balatro is a roguelike for gamers who don’t like roguelikes… and then everybody else on top of that. It utterly nails what it sets out to do, providing an instantly accessible, satisfying, and addictive gameplay loop that anybody can grasp.
It’s an immensely enjoyable experience from the start, but as you get deeper in, there’s really nothing else quite like it. Sublime.
It’s out on Switch 2, too, although that version isn’t on sale. Beware that there’s no upgrading or cross-save between versions.
£10.79 (-20% off)£13.49
BALL x PIT is a tremendous brew of so many ideas it ought to collapse under the confusion. However, it operates in such perfect balance that it appeals both to the one-more-go instinct and to more cerebral planning and creativity. Kenny Sun Studios set itself a heck of a challenge but, fortunately, hasn’t dropped the ball.
It’s out on Switch 2, too – and the upgrade is free.
Not only does it give the Ragna saga a proper send-off with a story mode that’s so rich in character development it could be a full anime season in its own right, but it offers a staggering number of modes to keep you playing long after the credits roll. It runs silky-smooth docked or in handheld modes and runs like a dream online.
The lack of an English dub still rankles, and new adopters are going to have to do a lot of research to understand what’s going on, but it’s well worth the effort.
It looks like The Witness and it plays a bit like StreetPass Garden, but Botany Manor blooms into something that’s not only entirely its own, but also something quite special. Don’t let its cosy aesthetics fool you — Botany Manor is packed with nicely challenging, well-designed puzzles, and isn’t afraid to tackle heavy subjects, too.
£22.74 (-35% off)£34.99
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings an incredibly strong roster of classic arcade fighters to Nintendo Switch in one of the best compendiums of its work to date.
This is top-notch fare, a slew of incredible games, some appearing for the first time since their original releases, replete with rollback netcode for online play, tons of unlockables, Japanese versions of all eight titles, and modern training modes to catch you up to speed.
With both Power Stones, an unbeatable Capcom vs SNK double bill and Project Justice leading the charge, there’s really very little to complain about here. Excellent stuff.
Card Shark is the kind of game that at first blush seems like it just won’t work. Lots of dialogue bookended by brief, simplistic minigame sequences seems like it would make for an experience that would lose its lustre quickly, yet we couldn’t put it down.
Witty writing, high-stakes gameplay, and a gorgeous art style all come together here to make for a game that’s well-executed and unique in its appeal. If you’re looking to try something awesome that notably bucks most modern gaming trends, Card Shark is absolutely something we’d recommend, well worth your time and money.
£8.99 (-80% off)£44.99
Catherine: Full Body is a fantastic revamp of a bona fide cult classic. With an excellent new character and several new endings slickly inserted into an already highly entertaining narrative – not to mention a slew of fun new modes – this is the definitive version of an outstanding game.
If you’ve never played Catherine before, then you’re in for an absolute treat, and if you have, we’d say there’s enough new content here to make it worth diving in all over again.
£8.54 (-50% off)£17.09
As an adventure game, Chicory: A Colorful Tale is quite sincerely up there with the very best of the genre.
There’s plenty to see and do and a full completion run will probably take you 25-30 hours. The characters and their travails are rich and likeable, the game’s sense of humour is generally inspired, and it’s all very sweet without being sugary-twee and talking down to the player. It’s also an affecting little tearjerker that will definitely strike a chord if you make art, and almost certainly will even if you don’t – so long as you’re capable of pretty basic empathy.
Chicory is simple to play but impressively long and complex, with perfect controls, performance and visuals. Throw yourself into painting the world and you’ll be left with a game that’s very much your own and speaks to you directly – a beautiful marriage of mechanics, themes and visuals.
£2.69 (-70% off)£8.99
Clockwork Aquario was a long time coming, but it was definitely worth the wait. An obvious labour of love, this ill-fated arcade gem has been improbably recovered, restored, and reassembled, and it never feels like anything less than a carefully unearthed treasure that’s been polished until it shines.
It won’t take long to beat — and it shouldn’t, because a good 30-year-old arcade platformer is supposed to be short and sweet — but what the game lacks in length it more than makes up for in entertainment and raw creativity, with stages pitting you against everything from mechanical flying fish to a gigantic egg-dropping robo-penguin.
It’s the sort of game you come back to again and again because you want to rather than have to, and we feel lucky to have it.
£34.49 (-43% off)£59.99
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition was a remarkable launch-day port for Switch 2. CD Projekt Red’s deep, diverse, and tangible world is fully realised with impressive performance for such a low-powered device.
If you’ve not taken your first steps into Night City already, or you’re a long-time player with a portable-play itch that needs scratching, you’re in for a serious treat, choom.
£10.19 (-40% off)£16.99
In 2023, a year dominated by titanic, big-budget releases like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Wonder, off-the-wall roguelike Dave The Diver stepped up to the plate and knocked the ball clear of the park with a heaving swing.
Its charming animations and writing supplement a mechanically dense experience that never stops dangling a new carrot to chase. You owe it to yourself to pick up this outstandingly funny, enthralling, and weird gem.
£4.49 (-75% off)£17.99
Death’s Door is a modern classic, utilising old gameplay ideas in a new setting to make for a short and sweet experience you won’t want to miss. The snappy combat, rewarding exploration, and relaxing music will stick with you once you’ve finished, and while it may not have anything ‘new’ to offer, Death’s Door is so high quality that you’ll hardly have time to think about its lack of innovation.
Any fans of Zelda or Soulslike games will adore this – Acid Nerve has crafted an experience that’s absolutely worth your time and money.
£2.99 (-40% off)£4.99
Demon Turf: Neon Splash is a much better game than its predecessor thanks to the complete removal of the underwhelming combat. Not only that, but the experience feels more focused and streamlined without the requirement of a hub world or mandatory collectibles. This is Demon Turf at its best, and we sincerely hope to see more of the same in a true sequel later down the line.
£6.74 (-50% off)£13.49
An attractive art style, strong combat system, and meaningful player choices make Dicefolk a brilliant addition to the library, as it manages to feel fresh without getting too far away from the core ideas that make these sorts of games so addictive and popular.
Dicefolk is a good entry point to the genre, in fact; approachable without being patronising and it’s tons of fun once you get a grasp of its various quirks.
£19.99 (-20% off)£24.99
Thanks to the sublime writing, fantastic voiceovers, and a level of animation you’d usually expect from a big-budget streaming series, Dispatch is the kind of superhero drama that draws you in with the sexy characters and funny one-liners, and hooks you until the bitter end with the potential of its ever-changing arcs.
The lack of visual censorship removal options on Switch is a strange one, and some will undoubtedly find things lacking in the gameplay department, but we’re already gearing up for a potential ‘season 2’. It won’t be for everyone, but if it clicks, it really clicks. Is it too soon for a ‘rewatch’?
£1.99 (-75% off)£7.99
Evergate is a wonderfully designed puzzle/platformer that starts off strong and goes from strength to strength over the course of its campaign. Every new world you encounter here adds a new twist to proceedings, gradually becoming more complex as it layers mechanics on top of one each other, enabling you to experiment and come up with your own unique ways to bound across its intricate levels.
Speed-running here, for us, feels like it was tacked on for no real reason but, besides this one little misstep, this really is an essential purchase for puzzle/platforming fans and a standout example of its genre on Switch.
£9.44 (-30% off)£13.49
Fast Fusion may not have the most comprehensive collection of tracks, but it’s easily the most accomplished entry in Shin’en Multimedia’s series so far. The new jump ability adds a new layer of strategy to the gameplay, while experimenting with the fusion mechanic to find the perfect vehicle is a joy.
The occasional grinding to save up money can be a momentary drag, but if you’re after something a bit more ‘hardcore’ than Mario Kart World, Fast Fusion is a no-brainer, and an absolute must-buy.
Fight’N Rage is one of the must-own action games on Nintendo’s console. Its surprisingly deep and satisfyingly weighty combat engine, combined with three strong and varied player characters and a host of cleverly-designed enemies, elevates it above the usual button-mashing experience perhaps expected of entries in this genre.
It’s got an excellent arcade mode that branches off in various directions as you make your way to the final boss battle, as well as a ton of unlockable modes and extras to keep you coming back for more. Whether you’re a learned fan of old-school beat ’em ups or you just like pummelling the life out of mutant punk pussycats and monkeys dressed as Bruce Lee, you owe it to yourself to experience what Sebastian Garcia has created here; it’s easily one of the best beat’em ups we’ve played.
£6.29 (-65% off)£17.99
Every now and then, a game comes along that captures our hearts and reminds us why we love the medium in the first place. Forager features wonderfully designed crafting mechanics, addictive progression systems and more charm than you can possibly handle. Although it has very minor drawbacks, there’s enough good stuff present here for us to confidently recommend adding Forager to your collection.
£1.49 (-90% off)£14.99
Full Metal Furies is an impressive fusion of genres from Cellar Door Games, the makers of Rogue Legacy. A beat ‘em up brawler at heart, we wish more developers would invest such considerable effort into this sort of puzzle design in action games, and coupling that with the deep RPG systems, punchy co-op gameplay, and memorable writing makes for an experience that no Switch owner will want to be without.
We can’t recommend this release enough; put in the time to explore the different tactics required with each character and you’ll find a much deeper, more replayable experience than a typical brawler.
£8.24 (-67% off)£24.98
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was one of the best games on Nintendo DS. Now it is one of the best games on Nintendo Switch. If you’re a fan of Ace Attorney, Danganronpa, AI: The Somnium Files, or just of having a good dang time with a brilliant story and stunning art, then why are you still here? Go and get the game. Now. Go!!!!
£2.99 (-75% off)£11.99
Grapple Dog is one of the most refreshingly unfussy platformers we’ve seen in a long time. The central mechanic (other than, well, being a dog) is the titular grapple which allows you to traverse the game’s perfectly-sized levels using said hook to swing from ceilings, build momentum, attach to enemies and Donkey Kong Country-style cannons, and generally add a whole layer of mechanical complexity while maintaining extremely simple three-button controls.
It isn’t quite perfect, but developer Medallion does precisely what it sets out to do: deliver an unpretentious platformer that’s a hell of a lot of fun to play.
We’re very careful when we use this word, but Grisis a masterpiece. Its jaw-dropping visual style and heart-wrenching score combine for one of the most emotional pieces of interactive art you’ll ever play.
It may be too short for some, its puzzles may be on the simple side and the lack of any real challenge may not be to everyone’s taste, but this is a game focused more on fragility than ability and as long as you’re willing to go along for the ride, it’s one that will stick with you for a very long time indeed.
£4.39 (-60% off)£10.99
Horace is something very special — the only vaguely negative thing we can say about it is the fact that there are so many spectacularly brilliant indie games on Switch already vying for your attention that we fear Horace may fall somewhat by the wayside.
If you have any interest in superb level design, excellent storytelling, terrific art, evocative music, great characters, hilarious situations and emotional gut punches, Horace is a no-brainer. It’s moving without being manipulative, clever without being smug, and nostalgic without being a lazy rehash. It’s a platformer, but it’s so much more than that.
So yes, Horace is another indie masterpiece, and every gamer who enjoys quality experiences should play it; a masterpiece that owes so much to its medium, but has the strength, creativity and identity to stand alone as something very, very special. Buy this.
£3.59 (-80% off)£17.99
Huntdown is a delightfully detailed and expertly crafted throwback to old-school run ‘n’ gun arcade shooters.
The 16-bit graphical style is immaculately recreated whilst adding lots of modern bells and whistles to proceedings, including a fantastic soundtrack and audio design, optional CRT filter, and an arsenal of heavy-duty weapons that chew scenery and enemies to pieces as your bounty hunter makes their way from boss fight to excellent boss fight.
The flow of levels may be quite repetitive but the moment-to-moment gameplay, overall sense of fun that comes from the level of carnage you can dish out, surprising amount of hammy spoken dialogue, and constant pop-culture references all combine to make this one an easy recommendation, and another excellent addition to the Switch’s action catalogue.
Landfall Publishing gave us a surprise double-whammy yesterday, 1st April 2026, on the Switch 2 eShop when it dropped two of its games on the digital storefront.
One of these we knew about, but the date was up in the air – Content Warning, which has received a release on Switch 2 and Switch 1, was announced during the August 2025 Indie World Showcase. And yesterday’s eShop release was the first time we’d heard anything about the Switch version since then. It’s just $9.99 in the US on both consoles — or £8.99 on Switch 2 in the UK (£7.99 on Switch 1).
You’ve probably heard of Content Warning even before last year’s announcement; it was a huge viral horror hit when it came to Steam in 2024, and is all about making spooky films with your friends in an attempt to get popular online.
It’s a co-op experience where things can get chaotic very quickly as you explore the underground ancient world called ‘The Old World’. You can film monsters and strange events while attempting to make money and hit a high enough view count to make even better videos in the process.
On the other end of the spectrum, here’s something we didn’t see coming: Haste, a high-speed running game that’s got a little bit of Sonic DNA, is out now on Switch 2. Except instead of going fast for the sake of it, you’re trying to outrun the end of the world.
Each stage is procedurally generated, and your goal is to speed and trick your way through every level as your environment changes around you. You’ll need to build your character, Zoe, to match each challenge and tackle four different bosses.
It completely embraces the “just one more run” ethos of the roguelike genre. It came to steam in 2025, and the console release is brand new for 2026. It’ll set you back just $19.99 / £15.99 (or your regional equivalent) on the eShop.
So, that’s two nice surprises arriving on April Fool’s day. Landfall seem to be leaning into the new console with these releases, so perhaps we’ll see 2025’s big viral hit, Peak, come to the console? Fingers crossed…
Have you picked up Content Warning or Haste on Switch 2? Interested in them? Let us know in the comments below.
Famitsu is back with the latest look at the boxed charts in Japan, and unsurprisingly, Pokémon Pokopia is still on top by a fair margin.
That said, its sales have slowed down a little. If you remember, it managed a whopping 114,515 units last week, but this week it’s only managed 48,772. We say “only” like that’s a bad thing, and it really isn’t, but it definitely looks like the momentum is starting to ease up.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup at Bellabel Park
Switch 2
10,158
NEW
4
Mario Kart World
Switch 2
7,005
2,880,343
5
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Switch 2
5,477
53,489
6
Crimson Desert
PS5
5,265
35,373
7
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Download Card)
Switch
5,214
11,146
8
Winning Post 10 2026
Switch
4,747
NEW
9
Mario Tennis Fever
Switch 2
4,657
95,632
10
Winning Post 10 2026
PS5
4,540
NEW
There’s very little change with the hardware chart this week; again, sales for the Switch 2 have dropped slightly from last time by just under 16,000 units, but it’s still way ahead of the competition.
Japan is clearly favouring the PS5 Digital Edition at the moment thanks to the cheap, single-language SKU that’s available in the region, but we suspect the other consoles will drop off even more now that prices have gone up.
All three Switch SKUs this week total 18,542, while the three PS5 SKUs combined total 19,404. A win for the PS5, then! Y’know, if you ignore the Switch 2… Heh.
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
Switch 2 eShop – Highlights
Super Meat Boy 3D(Headup Games, 31st Mar, $24.99) – In this tough-as-nails platformer, you’ll play as an animated cube of meat trying to save his girlfriend from the evil Dr. Fetus – in 3D! This meaty hero will leap from walls, over oceans of buzz saws, through crumbling caves and pools of trash, and sacrifice his own well-being all to save his damsel in distress. Super Meat Boy 3D brings the old school difficulty of classic retro titles and streamlines them down to the essential, straight-forward instant reflex platforming.
Darwin’s Paradox!(Konami, 2nd Apr, $24.99) – Embark on a grand adventure worthy of a true animated movie with Darwin, an octopus as charming as he is clever, who was ripped from the ocean and trapped in a massive and mysterious industrial complex. Use his extraordinary intelligence and incredible abilities – swimming, camouflage and many other fascinating skills – to help him overcome the most formidable traps and dangers to rescue his friend in this captivating platformer, adventure and puzzle game!
Switch 2 eShop – New Releases
Content Warning [Switch 2](Landfall Publishing, 1st Apr, $9.99) – Film your friends do scary things to become SpookTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone). HERE’S THE PLAN! Get famous or die trying! Content Warning is a co-op horror game where you film spooky stuff with your friends to try and go viral.
Haste(Landfall Publishing, 1st Apr, $19.99) – HASTE is a high-speed third-person running game, set in a collapsing universe. Race through a variety of worlds, master your movement and use items and abilities to progress through each level before it falls apart around you. You’ll encounter challenges and characters on your journey, seeking answers about what lies behind the destruction, and how to escape it!
People of Note(Annapurna Interactive, 7th Apr, $24.99) – In People of Note, experience turn-based combat like never before: each battle is an interactive musical performance with evolving combat conditions, real-time rhythm-based attacks, and genre-bending mashup attacks!
Switch eShop – New Releases
15-in-1 Mega Bundle(Gametry, 3rd Apr, $39.99) – Dive into a diverse 15-in-1 game collection packed with action, puzzles, and adventure! Battle through space in Galaxy Battle, explore dangerous lands in Shadow Quest and Dungeons and Goblins, and test your skills in challenges like Ramp Bike Racing, Parking Pro: Top-Down Challenge, and Nightshade Ninja Warrior. Relax with clever puzzles in Pool Puzzles, Pipes Master, and Word Quest, or chase high scores in fun arcade titles like Bounce Journey, Foxy’s Coin Hunt, and Cloud Roll. With racing, strategy, puzzles, and arcade fun, this bundle offers something for every type of player.
Adrenaline Overload Bundle(FuriouSoftPhoenix, 3rd Apr, $14.99) – Drive at the limit through lands where nature unleashes its fury. Face wild obstacles that tear into your path — from tornadoes ripping across the horizon to forces determined to stop you — and fight your way to the finish line against a world that refuses to let you pass.
Adrenaline Rush 4-Pack(FuriouSoftPhoenix, 3rd Apr, $14.99) – Have fun with this pack of 4 amazing games: Pure Chase 80’s, Tower of Babel, Xtreme club racing, and Final light, The prison.
All-Stars 4-Game Collection(FuriouSoftPhoenix, 3rd Apr, $14.99) – Have fun with this pack of 4 amazing games: YellowPips, wild west apocalyptic, Tower of Babel, Final light, The prison, and Sportitions’24.
Asphalt Racing Bundle Hypercar & Speedway(SuperPowerUpGames, 3rd Apr, $14.99) – This pack includes the games: Hypercar & Speedway Racing. In Hypercar Racing you’ll enjoy the dirtiest, fastest, and most spectacular races at speeds over 200 Mp/h, avoiding multiple collisions against 8 adversaries. The game has different modes, such as Championship, Arcade, and 4-player multiplayer. In Speedway Racing, you will enjoy the fastest, most spectacular races at over 350 Km/h, avoiding multiple collisions against 12 rivals.
BUTTON PRISON(Regista, 2nd Apr, $6.99) – A new-style horror game where pressing buttons advances the story. Rely on your memory to press the specified buttons. Avoid pressing unnecessary buttons—something terrible might happen
Casual Sport Series: Boxing(Revulo Games, 27th Mar, $5.99) – Throw heavy punches, chain quick combos, block high and low, dodge at the right moment, and punish your opponent with powerful counters in intense, easy-to-read matches. With simple-to-learn mechanics, strong visual feedback, and plenty of room for mastery, Casual Sports: Boxing delivers exciting, satisfying fights whether you’re chasing victory solo or battling it out on the couch
Cat-up!(GAME NACIONAL, 4th Apr, $9.99) – Jump across unlikely platforms, balance on crazy objects, and prove that feline curiosity truly has no limits. Collect coins along the way and unlock new cats to customize your adventure. Beware of ghosts that may attack you along the path. The real challenge? Stay calm, calculate every jump, and prove that no obstacle is too great for a cat!
ChainStaff(Mommys Best Games, 8th Apr, $14.99) – Our planet is under attack from the Star Spores, and they’ve warped life on Earth into ferocious uber-bugs. Even worse, a nasty alien has made its new home directly attached to your head. But it’s not all bad news – your new best friend has provided both the strength to fight back against the mutated horde, and control over a weapon that can tip the balance of the battle in humanity’s favor: the ChainStaff. As you traverse the surreal landscape, you’ll encounter your fellow soldiers, stranded in harsh environments.
Content Warning [Switch 1](Landfall Publishing, 1st Apr, $9.99) – Film your friends do scary things to become SpookTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone). Every run goes on for 3 days, the more scary stuff you film, the more you go viral. The ad revenue from your SpöökTube videos enables you to upgrade your gear to film better videos and survive more easily in the Old World. If your team accumulates enough views in three days – you get to keep going with your SpöökTube Career and live a life of fame and fortune
Cozy Bay Hike(Downmeadowstreet, 4th Apr, $4.99) – Cozy Bay Hike is a relaxing exploration game where you wander across a charming island, uncovering every hidden location at your own pace. There are no enemies, no timers, and no pressure — just you, the breeze, and a beautifully crafted world waiting to be discovered. Features: > Peaceful island exploration > Discover hidden locations > Complete your discovery journal > Relaxing atmosphere & soundtrack > Simple, cozy gameplay
Cozy Life Collection(REDDEER.GAMES, 30th Mar, $49.99) – Explore the sun-drenched, Mediterranean islands and take pictures of all the adorable cats you can find in SnapCat: Mia’s Cozy Adventure. Help your toy friends furnish and decorate the tiny homes of their dreams. Become a Parisian chef and charm everyone with your masterfully crafted meals. Challenge yourself as a restaurant owner, cook the most delicious meals, and try new recipes as you improve your skills. Spend quality time with your children or siblings learning while playing fun mini-games with The Smurfs: Learn and Play.
Duck Battle Royale(CGI LAB GAMES, 2nd Apr, $7.99) – Duck Battle Royale is a chaotic battle royale where the fiercest competitors are ducks. Enter a world full of quirky quacks, encounters, and unpredictable chaos.
EGGCONSOLE C-SO! MSX(D4 Enterprise, 2nd Apr, $6.49) – This action game was originally released in 1985. Players control the protagonist, Jun-kun, to battle against the “Warugaki” gang. However, Jun-kun’s only move is jumping. You must fight by skillfully using the C-SOs, trampolines, and other features placed throughout each stage. When you step on a C-SO, a countdown begins; during this time, any gang member caught in the C-SO can be crushed and defeated.
Eko and the Bewitched Lands(REDDEER.GAMES, 7th Apr, $12.99) – Princess in peril? Best friend kidnapped? It’s just another Tuesday for Eko. Dive into a charming yet ruthless world where your reflexes are your best ally. Eko and the Bewitched Lands blends fast-paced action with deep roguelike strategy, ensuring no two rescue missions are ever the same.
Extreme Garage: Offroad(IntuitiveComputers, 2nd Apr, $3.99) – Extreme Garage: Offroad is a high-speed racing game. Get ready for the ultimate offroad racing challenge! Push your skills to the limit, earn cash and build a garage of high-performance cars.
Fit and Fry: Mise En Place(Afil Games, 3rd Apr, $4.99) – Fit and Fry: Mise en Place is a casual puzzle game set in a restaurant, where every challenge takes place inside a frying pan. The goal is to perfectly organize the ingredients on the board, fulfilling customer orders and progressing through 40 levels that mix strategy and fun.
Garden Work Simulator 2026(Evgheni Carasiov, 28th Mar, $9.99) – Cultivate. Trade. Grow. Welcome to Garden Work Simulator 2026, a relaxing yet engaging garden management experience where every seed you plant shapes your success. Start with a small plot of land and gradually transform it into a flourishing garden through careful planning, patience, and smart decisions.
Hidden around the World(Ogre Pixel, 6th Apr, $7.99) – Travel the world in this cozy hidden-object adventure inspired by real cities like Tokyo, Paris, Rio, and Venice. Explore charming hand-drawn scenes, relax, decorate, and discover hidden treasures across iconic destinations.
Hotel Simulator 2026(Eclipse Interactive, 27th Mar, $7.99) – Welcome to the world of luxury, chaos, and leaky ceilings. You’ve just bought a rundown hotel with more problems than guests — but with a bit of grit (and a lot of disinfectant), you might just turn it into the hottest destination in town.
Japanese Basics HIRAGANA Fill-in Quiz(TT, 2nd Apr, $8.99) – Start learning Japanese with Hiragana—the essential first step. In this simple fill-in-the-blank quiz game, a missing character is hidden with a circle. Choose the correct Hiragana to complete each word! Short questions make it perfect for quick study sessions, and repeated play helps you recognize shapes and readings naturally. Great for beginners, refreshers, and families learning together.
Living Dead House(Flynns Arcade, 2nd Apr, $4.99) – Survive the Night. Escape the Dead. Darkness descends and the undead rise. Armed with only a handful of weapons and the shelter of an abandoned house, you must fight to see the sunrise. Can you hold out, or be overwhelmed?
Magic Exposure 2(eastasiasoft, 2nd Apr, $4.99) – Magic Exposure 2 is a cute yuri-themed visual novel adventure with a supernatural twist! Take the role of Bianca in a story spanning 15,000 words and featuring 2 romance options to date. Make critical choices for Bianca to affect the narrative and explore multiple endings, unlocking special CG scenes along the way!
Manafinder(Ratalaika Games, 3rd Apr, $11.99) – Manafinder is a RPG with rich exploration, nostalgic turn-based combat, and original pixel art. In a vast and untapped world, powerful wild beasts roam the dangerous lands. A community of survivors known as the exiles depends on heroes like Lambda to obtain the power of manastones to keep their civilization safe. Fight your way against ferocious beasts and other enemies in the quest for manastones as you define the fate of the exiled!
MARVEL MaXimum Collection(Limited Run Games, 27th Mar, $24.99) – The Definitive Archive for True Believers MARVEL MAXIMUM COLLECTION: THE DEFINITIVE RETRO ARCHIVE Welcome to the Vault. Limited Run Games is proud to present one of the most comprehensive gatherings of Marvel’s early gaming legacy. Featuring every major iteration across Arcade, 8-bit, 16-bit, and portable consoles, this collection is a curated journey through the evolution of the 1990s Marvel Universe in pixels. It’s more than a game—it’s a piece of history, preserved with modern features and bonus content for the ultimate fan. – Read our MARVEL MaXimum Collection review
Mighty Aphid 2(Cascadia Games, 3rd Apr, $3.49) – It’s World War Worm! Victoria is under siege at the battle front. After a two-year absence, Mighty Aphid returns to battle Lady Bug and her evil horde once again. This time, the villainess has created her own Mighty warriors to take on the pint-sized hero. Run, shoot, swim, dash, and fly. Rescue the innocent. Fight mighty bosses. Earn powerful upgrades.
Morkull Ascend to the Gods(Pdpartid@games, 2nd Apr, $14.99) – Morkull Ascend to the Gods is a 2D action video game focused on boss battles, once again taking control of the charismatic God of Death: Morkull. Set in the original world of Morkull Ragast’s Rage, locked up and aware that he is in a new video game, you must help him escape so that he can carry out his evil plans for the world and rule by subjecting everyone to his will (yes, including you).
MotionRec(PLAYISM, 2nd Apr, $9.99) – Use the ability to record your own movements and play them back elsewhere to explore a world of devastation. You can record the trajectory of your movements, from walking to jumping. Use stage gimmicks to create and record more complex movements to traverse the world.
Not Human Nightmare(CGI LAB, 3rd Apr, $12.99) – Welcome to a horror experience set during a long, lonely night inside an empty office building. What begins as a normal overtime shift quickly turns unsettling. The building grows quiet and the silence becomes almost unbearable. Something about the place feels wrong — as if the office has changed.
Owlen and Whispering Woods(EpiXR Games, 2nd Apr, $9.99) – Begin a heartfelt journey through enchanted forests where magic lingers in every branch and shadow. As a small owl guided by gentle spirits, you soar above glowing marshes, whispering trees, and ancient groves. Your purpose is to restore balance by flying through magical circles that awaken plants, revive wildlife, and breathe life back into forgotten woodlands. Along your journey, you will find memory shards hidden beneath canopies, inside hollow trees, or deep within misty swamps.
Panda Keeper(Afil Games, 2nd Apr, $4.99) – In Panda Keeper, you take on the role of the keeper and must use logic, patience, and a bit of strategy to push the big fluffy buddy around the enclosure without getting him stuck in tight corners. Each level is a new habitat filled with rocks, fences, and corridors that turn a simple “little push” into a delightful brain teaser.
PULMO(Sometimes You, 3rd Apr, $9.99) – PULMO is the ideological continuation of ALVEOLE and the second part in a trilogy about the human journey. Our project explores human behavior in a society where everyone will find their own meanings. Your goal is to change the environment around you to influence people’s behavior by solving spatial puzzles. The crowd in the game acts according to its own rules, sometimes helping, sometimes interfering, but always reacting to your actions.
ROGOLF(Seabird Interactive, 2nd Apr, $9.99) – Play mini-golf, buy equipment and score enough points to reach the top. Each level has it’s own rules and each game is different. You are hired as a mini-golf level tester by the french company ROGOLF. Management will always expect big quality scores from your golfing skills… Thanks to the help of the Smuggler, cheat your way through the floors of this strange office building, or get fired trying to!
Sigma Star Saga DX(WayForward, 7th Apr, $19.99) – The classic shooter/RPG is back and better than ever! Featuring a unique mix of side-scrolling shoot-’em-up space battles and top-down planetary exploration, Sigma Star Saga DX is an explosive genre mashup that lets you take control of Allied Earth Federation pilot Ian Recker and infiltrate the alien Krill Empire as a double agent in a last-ditch effort to save mankind.
Sprunki Hell Towers(RandomSpin Games, 2nd Apr, $4.99) – Sprunki Hell Towers is a dynamic platformer with horror elements, where every jump matters. You play as one of the Sprunki and climb sinister towers to save friends captured by the villain Black. Each tower is a separate trial with its own atmosphere, mechanics, and mood: from bright and almost cheerful levels to anxious, oppressive sections with horror elements. The game is built on fair but demanding gameplay. Mistakes are punished, but always fairly — no randomness or injustice. Difficulty grows gradually, forcing you to learn, adapt, and feel real progress.
Spy Guy Europe(Trefl S.A, 3rd Apr, $13.99) – Spy Guy is an amazing detective who searches for hidden objects in various locations and cities around the world. This time, he has been tasked with traveling to Europe to find hidden objects in European capitals and cities. Spy Guy Europe, with a new hint system and three game modes, is a great choice for anyone who loves searching for hidden objects and solving puzzles.
Stunt Race(RandomSpin Games, 2nd Apr, $2.99) – Take the wheel and launch into the sky in STUNT RACE — an adrenaline-fueled driving experience where gravity is just a suggestion. Race through impossible tracks suspended high above a sprawling city. Loop through aerial rings, dodge obstacles in the clouds, and prove your skills on death-defying courses designed to push your reflexes to the limit.
VECTORED(ASTXRIAL Works, 2nd Apr, $8.49) – Pilot your drone through a dark, corrupted forest in VECTORED. Endless AI swarms adapt as your score rises. Easy to learn, brutal to master. Can you survive the swarm?
What will you be downloading this week? (93 votes)
Super Meat Boy 3D13%
Darwin’s Paradox!15%
Content Warning0%
Haste6%
People of Note6%
15-in-1 Mega Bundle0%
Adrenaline Overload Bundle0%
Adrenaline Rush 4‑Pack0%
All‑Stars 4‑Game Collection0%
Asphalt Racing Bundle Hypercar & Speedway0%
Button Prison0%
Casual Sport Series: Boxing0%
Cat-up!0%
ChainStaff1%
Content Warning1%
Cozy Bay Hike0%
Cozy Life Collection0%
Duck Battle Royale0%
Eggconsole C-so! Msx0%
Eko and the Bewitched Lands0%
Extreme Garage: Offroad0%
Fit and Fry: Mise En Place0%
Garden Work Simulator 20260%
Hidden around the World0%
Hotel Simulator 20261%
Japanese Basics HIRAGANA Fill-in Quiz0%
Living Dead House0%
Magic Exposure 20%
Manafinder0%
Marvel Maximum Collection12%
Mighty Aphid 21%
Morkull Ascend to the Gods1%
MotionRec3%
Not Human Nightmare0%
Owlen and Whispering Woods0%
Panda Keeper1%
Pulmo0%
Rogolf0%
Sigma Star Saga DX10%
Sprunki Hell Towers0%
Spy Guy Europe1%
Stunt Race0%
Vectored1%
Nothing for me this week26%
So that’s your lot for this week’s North American Nintendo Download. Go on, be a sport and drop a vote in the poll above, and comment below with your hot picks!
We’re not joking about this, but just days after Nintendo ended its GameChat “Welcome Offer” promo, it’s now running a new “Missions & Rewards” event, encouraging Switch 2 users to make use of the system’s voice chat and video features.
This “limited time” offer allows you to unlock GameChat themed user icons when you open GameChat and complete the setup process. To get started, you need to press the C Button on your right Joy-Con 2 controller.
Of course, you’ll now need to pay to access this feature. Here’s the official description, along with a look:
“You can start GameChat by tapping the icon on the HOME Menu on your Nintendo Switch 2 system or by pressing the C Button on your Joy-Con™ 2 (R) controller. If you haven’t completed the initial setup for GameChat yet, you’ll need to do so before you can get your reward.”
Image: Nintendo
When you’ve fulfilled the requirements, you’ll then be able to purchase these icons for 10 Platinum Points each. These icons will be available until 22nd April 2026. During this period, Switch Online members who follow these steps will also earn 100 My Nintendo Points.
In case you did miss it, Nintendo was previously running a promotion for Switch 2 owners, where they could test out all the GameChat features for free. Now that this promotion has ended, you’ll need to have an active Switch Online membership to access these features.
Have you tried out GameChat on the Switch 2 yet? Let us know in the comments.
