{"id":137294,"date":"2026-05-22T02:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-201499"},"modified":"2026-05-22T02:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T02:30:00","slug":"inti-creates-announces-new-spin-off-game-and-switch-2-edition-trilogy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/05\/22\/inti-creates-announces-new-spin-off-game-and-switch-2-edition-trilogy\/","title":{"rendered":"Inti Creates Announces New Spin-Off Game And Switch 2 Edition Trilogy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e952cf2d1d1e9\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e952cf2d1d1e9\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/e952cf2d1d1e9\/large.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"R9-kBPHYMPs\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R9-kBPHYMPs?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\">\n<p>[embedded content]<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Inti Creates has today surprised Nintendo fans with not one, but two game announcements (<em>and more<\/em>) for the Switch 2.<\/p>\n<p>First up is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/gunvolt-chronicles-luminous-avenger-ix-3\">Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3<\/a><\/strong>. This is the third entry in the 2D action spin-off series. It will be arriving at some point in <strong>2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a bit about the game&#8217;s story, which will be supported by the same &#8220;classic&#8221; action as the previous entries. You check out the trailer at the top of the page.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Luminous Avenger iX 3 sees Copen back in his home world facing a new threat. A mysterious girl appears before him, bringing warnings of otherworldly invaders known as \u201ciX Bearers.\u201d Featuring the same classic 2D action as the previous games, iX 3 ups the intensity with a new weapon: the twin energy swords, \u201cDivide Edge.\u201d iX 3 also brings unprecedented levels of character customization with the \u201cCode Customizer\u201d system, allowing you to build up Copen\u2019s strengths as you see fit, provided you can manipulate the system to your benefit!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2026\/02\/gunvolt-chronicles-luminous-avenger-ix-1plus2-dual-collection-announced-for-switch-2-and-switch\">previously revealed<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/gunvolt-chronicles-luminous-avenger-ix-1plus2-dual-collection\">Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger ix 1+2 Dual Collection<\/a> will also be arriving on the Switch 2 and Switch this July.<\/p>\n<p>Along with this is the announcement of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/azure-striker-gunvolt-trilogy-enhanced-nintendo-switch-2-edition\">Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced &#8211; Nintendo Switch 2 Edition<\/a><\/strong>. This trilogy collection, containing the first, second and third game (and all of the DLC), was previously released on the Switch and will be made available in <strong>2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Switch 2 Edition will also add support for &#8220;high framerate and resolution displays&#8221; as well as a new story called &#8220;<strong>Azure Striker Gunvolt GX<\/strong>&#8220;. Here&#8217;s a bit about this, along with the new mechanic, and you can check out the trailer below:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Players will control a tag-team duo of Gunvolt and Copen with new weapons and abilities. It also features a new \u201cInspiration\u201d system, encouraging players to swap between the two heroes at the right time to activate gameplay and score bonuses. This newest chapter in the Gunvolt series comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"TuAm0HVVkVE\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TuAm0HVVkVE?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\"><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/nintendo-switch-2\/related-articles:179317,197925 @ 1779468633 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n<p>Will you be checking out these upcoming Switch 2 releases? <em>Let us know in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content] Inti Creates has today surprised Nintendo fans with not one, but two game announcements (and more) for the Switch 2. First up is Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3. This is the third entry in the 2D action spin-off series. It will be arriving at some point in 2027. 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