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Nintendo’s Switch 2 firmware update 21.2.0 fixes crashes in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl when run via backwards compatibility, with Cats on Duty also fixed; the patch notes acknowledge additional backwards-compatibility fixes and issues like Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe audio problems, as part of broader Switch 1 compatibility updates released yesterday.
To prep for Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0, follow 11 steps: transfer your island to Nintendo Switch 2 using the island transfer tool; save bells for a likely storage expansion to 9,000 items; stock up Nook Miles; unlock Kapp’n (usually after a three-star island rating and K.K. Slider’s show); gather crafting materials for hotel-related submissions; create an island uniform; fill your catalog to take advantage of Slumber Islands; consider kicking out a villager if needed; delay major redesigns until after Resetti’s Reset Service; ensure a Nintendo Switch Online subscription for multiplayer on Slumber Islands; and optionally use Amiibo to invite Zelda and Splatoon-inspired characters. The update also introduces a hotel, Slumber Islands, and new villager guests.
High on Life 2 is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with an April 20, 2026 release, available physically as a Game-Key Card and digitally; pre-orders are live at Amazon and GameStop. The listing followed leaks and confirms the Switch 2 port from Squanch Games, with co-creator Justin Roiland not involved in the sequel. The game maintains the series’ zany sci‑fi humor and action, including new features like skateboarding and battling Big Pharma.
A retailer listing with box art confirms High On Life 2 for Nintendo Switch 2, indicating a boxed retail (game-key card) release; Limited Run Games is preparing a boxed version for Switch 2; the Switch 2 edition is up for pre-order with an April 20, 2026 release date, and the game will feature the series' signature alien-bounty-hunting humor.
Dataminers found Nintendo references in the Call of Duty HQ launcher code, fueling speculation that a Nintendo Switch 2 COD title is in development as reports circulated of a 10-year deal to bring COD to Nintendo platforms with parity.
Gematsu previews this week’s Japanese game releases, led by Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (the week’s only retail release); other titles span multiple platforms, including Big Hops (PS5/Switch/PC), CASSETTE BOY, and Kotama & Academy Citadel for PC across PS/Xbox/Switch/PC.
Nintendo announces Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition for Switch 2 with higher-resolution visuals, new interior-design controls and a Megaphone item, plus expanded online play (up to 12 players online with GameChat and 8 locally). Existing players can upgrade. A free update adds a resort hotel, dreamscape Slumber Islands, DIY items, LEGO collaborations, amiibo-based visitor interactions, and, for Switch Online members, in-game access to select classic Nintendo titles via console items.
Nintendo confirms a free 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch and Switch 2, including visuals optimized for the Switch 2 display and features like Resort Hotel and expanded storage; a paid Switch 2 Edition upgrade improves graphics (4K), adds mouse controls and more multiplayer options, all due January 15, 2026.
Nintendo is releasing Light Purple and Light Green Joy-Con 2 controllers for the Switch 2, available for preorder at $99.99, with a release date set for February 12, coinciding with the launch of the game Mario Tennis Fever.
A rare Nintendo GameCube game, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, worth over $500 in physical form, is now available for free to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers on the new Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting the shift towards digital gaming and the rising value of physical retro games.
The article highlights the top 15 Nintendo Switch 2 games to play in 2026, including titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hades II, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, showcasing a mix of family-friendly, action, and adventure games with updated visuals and new features for the Switch 2.
Suika Game Planet for Nintendo Switch 2 is a multiplayer puzzle game where players aim to create watermelons by colliding fruits, supporting up to four players in cooperative mode, with new features and enhanced gameplay for the upcoming console release.
Digital Foundry's Oliver MacKenzie highlights Nintendo Switch 2's top games for 2025, including four first-party titles and one third-party exclusive, Fast Fusion, praising the improved performance of Switch games on the new hardware.
Xreal announced the upgraded 1S AR glasses at CES, featuring 1200p resolution and a lower price of $449, along with a $99 Neo accessory for Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility, emphasizing portable, affordable AR options despite less immersive experiences compared to headsets like Apple Vision Pro.
Xreal's new 1S glasses offer improved display features and are compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 via a new $100 Neo mini-dock, enhancing portable gaming experiences despite some connection and performance quirks.