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Follow Nintendo Switch 2 coverage spanning new game announcements, release dates, trailers, ports, patches and broader platform developments across Nintendo's latest hybrid console. This page tracks the stories that matter to players watching the system's growing library.
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Latest Nintendo Switch 2 stories, releases and platform updates.
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Nintendo shares dropped after the company forecast 16.5 million Switch 2 hardware sales for the current fiscal year, below the console's launch-year total. The move follows planned Switch 2 price hikes in Japan, the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Overwatch
Overwatch Anniversary 2026 begins May 12 and runs through June 1. Blizzard is lining up launch hero skins, Anniversary Loot Boxes, 2D cosmetics, weapon charms and exclusive titles for the 10-year celebration.
Roundup
This week’s most interesting new releases range from Subnautica 2 and Directive 8020 to Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition early access, a Switch 2 Indiana Jones port and several sharp PC indies. Here are the games worth keeping on your radar from May 11 to May 17, 2026.
Fortnite
Epic Games has temporarily disabled llama riding and shoulder riding in Fortnite after players found a bug that could shrink or enlarge character models. The studio has not announced when the features will return.
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Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company will lean on a stronger Switch 2 software lineup after the console's price increase. The US price rises from $449.99 to $499.99 on September 1.
Roundup
This week's strongest game trailers range from RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven and Genshin Impact's snowy next-region teaser to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2, Mixtape's launch and new horror from Nacon.
Pokemon
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold more than 4 million copies globally in six weeks. The paid Switch releases cleared that mark despite pricing complaints and changes tied to modern Pokémon compatibility.
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Nintendo Switch 2 has reached 19.86 million hardware sales after its first fiscal year on the market. Nintendo still expects strong adoption in FY27, but its forecast has the console falling to 16.50 million units.
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Nintendo is raising the price of Switch 2 hardware across several major regions, including a US increase from $449.99 to $499.99. Japan will see the earliest change on May 25, with US, Canada and Europe prices moving on September 1.
Resident Evil
Capcom has added Leon Must Die Forever to Resident Evil Requiem as a free post-campaign mode. The update turns Leon's combat into a roguelike run with stronger enemies, enhancer abilities and randomized progression.
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A new rumor claims FromSoftware could reveal a pirate-themed action RPG called Cerulean Onslaught at Summer Game Fest. The claim is specific, but it traces back to 4chan and has not been confirmed.
Pragmata
Capcom says Pragmata has surpassed 2 million units sold worldwide in 16 days. The milestone gives the new sci-fi action-adventure another strong signal after its million-selling launch.
