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🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformFirst Switch 2 Special Edition Might Celebrate Zelda’s 40th Anniversary, If Leaks Are Hy-Real
Nintendo might be preparing for a 40th celebration of The Legend of Zelda series, with Switch 2 possibly getting its first special-edition system based on the beloved franchise. A new leak on social media shows a Triforce decked-out Switch 2 dock, with what appears to be black and green Joy-Con 2 controllers decorated with flourishes of gold. The Centro LEAKS account on X(https://x.com/CentroLeaks/status/2087196417433485448) posted two purported pictures of the Zelda-themed Switch 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controllers. Nintendo hasn't released any official statements about a new system or controller--let alone anything about a Zelda 40th-anniversary event. However, it's been common in the past for the company to bring out special Zelda consoles for new games in the franchise, such as the Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-oled-legend-of-zelda-console/1100-6526455/) and Hyrule Edition Switch Lite that launched alongside Echoes of Wisdom(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom-review-a-link-between-eras/1900-6418291/). https://twitter.com/CentroLeaks/status/2087196417433485448 In June, Nintendo did unveil a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-finally-reveals-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-for-2026/) that's set to come out later this year. That said, the leaked images above don't seem to tie into that upcoming game specifically. Instead, the supposed special-edition system and controller seem more similar to the gold Hyrule Edition Switch Lite. Switch 2 is still outpacing original Switch hardware sales(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-is-still-outpacing-the-original-switch-by-millions/), with over 23 million sold so far. That means Switch 2 has already passed lifetime sales of Wii U and Nintendo GameCube. A couple of months ago, Switch 2 celebrated its first birthday(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-at-one-nintendos-biggest-wins-misses-and-surprises/). Meanwhile, Sony has officially announced a special-edition PS5 Marvel's Wolverine system(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvel-wolverine-has-given-us-sony-best-looking-ps5-ever/), along with other products. Best Zelda Games, Ranked – Where Does Echoes of Wisdom Fall? !4406308-switch1x1-thelegendofzelda-echoesofwisdomkeyart.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4406308-switch1x1-thelegendofzelda-echoesofwisdomkeyart.jpg?w=636) !3881501-adventureoflink.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3881501-adventureoflink.jpg?w=636) !3881502-3873414-spirittracks.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3881502-3873414-spirittracks.png?w=636) !3881503-3873416-phantomhourglass.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3881503-3873416-phantomhourglass.jpg?w=636) !3881505-3873417-skywardsword.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3881505-3873417-skywardsword.png?w=636) !3881506-3873418-oracle.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/3881506-3873418-oracle.jpg?w=636) !4406307-switch1x1-thelegendofzelda-echoesofwisdomkeyart.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4406307-switch1x1-thelegendofzelda-echoesofwisdomkeyart.jpg?w=636) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-zelda-games/2900-3788/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformGuliKit’s new Switch controller features next-generation anti-drift thumbsticks
GuliKit announced its first wireless controller to use an improved version of the anti-drift tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) thumbsticks featured in its budget-friendly ES Pro that debuted nearly a year ago. Available now for $49.99, the new GuliKit ES Max is more expensive than last year's $29.99 ES Pro, but still cheaper than Nintendo's Switch 2 &8230;
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformSwitch 2 Just Got One of the Decade’s Best Soulslikes
Lies of P and its Overture expansion just hit the Nintendo Switch 2. Together, they're one of the best non-FromSoftware Soulslikes of the 2020s.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformA Legend of Zelda Player’s Girlfriend Is Finishing His Save to Honor His Death
How The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom allowed one young woman to process the death of a loved one
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformGolden Sun Is One of the Best RPGs Ever Made — and the Last of Its Kind
Golden Sun drew on classic RPGs like Final Fantasy and turned those inspirations into something unique and special
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo Switch 2's 2026 Looks Very Different After Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct
After a strong week led by a killer Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave showcase, the Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to end 2026 on a high note.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformThe Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend – August 7, 2026
!Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/08/07/3877d738/ssf9e2493ed572d923cd877eed70cd66a4a45f2cbb.1920x1080.jpg.webp) The weekend is upon us and it's full of quality video games. Cooperative games, versus games, farming games, and one Pokopia game. But before we share those, however, here are some of the biggest stories of the week. - Big Walk Review – A Walk To Remember(https://gameinformer.com/review/big-walk/a-walk-to-remember) - Grand Theft Auto VI Is Getting An 'Extended Look' On Netflix August 27(https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/06/grand-theft-auto-vi-is-getting-an-extended-look-on-netflix-august-27) - Nintendo Reveals Digital Sales Up 90% Compared To Last Year, Switch 2 Units Top 23 Million, And More(https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/06/nintendo-reveals-digital-sales-up-90-compared-to-last-year-switch-2-units-top-23-million) - Beast of Reincarnation Review – Boring World, Beguiling Combat(https://gameinformer.com/review/beast-of-reincarnation/boring-world-beguiling-combat) - Electronic Arts Has Been Fully Acquired By Trio Of Investor Groups And Is Now Private(https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/04/electronic-arts-has-been-fully-acquired-by-trio-of-investor-groups-and-is-now-private) - How Capcom Reinvented And Updated Onimusha’s Combat In Way Of The Sword(https://gameinformer.com/exclusive-feature/2026/08/05/how-capcom-reinvented-and-updated-onimushas-combat-in-way-of-the-sword) - Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Director Motohide Eshiro On Onimusha: Way Of The Sword’s Resurrection Of The Series(https://gameinformer.com/exclusive-interview/2026/08/04/onimusha-2-samurais-destiny-director-motohide-eshiro-on-onimusha-way) !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/08/07/5f4f2459/ss303352b4f2d93de55e332b2d5df0f30d1d256129.1920x1080.jpg.webp) Big Walk Eric Van Allen Got some friends? Are they far apart? Do you not mind turning off your Discord, putting on proximity chat, and adventuring around an island to solve some puzzles and get into some antics? Big Walk is getting some big buzz, and for good reason: it's hard to think of any co-op game that's captured this specific kind of experience before now. Its puzzles are lighthearted and interactive, encouraging physicality and inventive thinking, without being Myst-level head-scratchers. The foley and sound are spectacular, and each new experience is a new excuse to do something silly with your pals. If you've got a group looking for their next co-op run, Big Walk should be it. --- Read Game Informer's Big Walk Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/big-walk/a-walk-to-remember) !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/08/07/7a159da6/a0385039c22548ad41d77a3ec2b158f43c11a66734585251f2a42d769d2162fa.jpg.webp) Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC Brian Shea Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin expansion, the first of three parts, hit this week, and it's exactly what I wanted: more Pokopia. When it launched earlier this year, Pokopia went from a game I was interested in primarily due to its connection to Pokémon to a game I still consider my favorite of 2026. The free update that hit alongside Bubbly Basin adds the ability to dive underwater and other quality-of-life updates, but the paid DLC gives you an entire new underwater biome to explore using the new Dive ability. The new area is chockful of new underwater caves to explore, Pokémon to befriend, tasks to complete, and Easter eggs that link it to an iconic area of the Kanto region. I thought I was done with Pokopia after pouring so many hours into it earlier this year, but now I'm sucked back in, thanks to the Bubbly Basin DLC. --- Read Game Informer's Pokémon Pokopia Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-pokopia/a-pleasant-paradise) !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2025/09/29/b6fb9159/tokon-s2-8.jpg.webp) Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Eric Van Allen It's launch weekend for Tōkon, so players are finally digging into the full roster of Arc System Works' new 4v4 fighter. Though the Steam reviews have been a bit troubling so far – much of the negativity stemming from Linux and anti-cheat issues – it's been a pretty entertaining fighting game thus far. These are the best days to play a fighting game, after all, as everyone is logging on, running matches, and figuring the systems out. I've been getting a firmer handle on the tag mechanics and ways of sprinkling in assists and mix-ups, and think my team of Blade/Doom/Danger/Black Panther is solidifying. I'll be interested to see how it fits in with the current crop of visible, high-level fighting games, but for a weekend of running sets with your pals, Tōkon is pretty solid. It's fast, visually gorgeous, easy to pick up but with some solid depth, and the roster is fantastic; I love some of the dips into both fighting game history, with Deadpool's arsenal of fighting game references, and the unique slice of Marvel's broader gallery. Any game where I can play as a walking, talking version of the Danger Room is pretty sick. !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/06/06/9638f58b/fieldsofmistria1.0announcementtrailer0-23screenshot.jpg.webp) Fields Of Mistria Charles Harte Fields of Mistria finally exited early access this week, so if you, like me, have been waiting for a chance to check out this cozy life sim inspired by games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, now's your chance. It's a crowded genre, especially in the indie space, so it's a big deal that the game amassed over 20,000 positive reviews on steam in early access and proceeded to sell a million copies just hours after launch. With farming, fishing, combat, decorating, magic abilities, and a village full of neighbors to meet (or marry), there's no shortage of things to. It's even got a 10% launch discount. It's still a PC exclusive, though – here's hoping they've got a Switch 2 version in the works. !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/08/07/b89a60c1/8aae869d14f45fbbe82c926877b82d49007ed35da31a5fc15eb51b9f84098ce8.jpg.webp) Lies Of P On Switch 2 Kyle Hilliard Games inspired by Dark Souls, colloquially referred as Soulslikes, are plentiful, but only a few have risen to the heights of From Software's landmark design acumen. Lies of P, the gothic retelling of the 1883 novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio, is among that group. It's a great game with an arguably bad name, and as of yesterday, it is available on Switch 2. I didn't dive super deep into my replay of Lies of P on Switch 2, but as has been the case with many Switch 2 ports... it's solid! It looks good and plays well. I originally played the game on Steam Deck, but it looks and feels better on Nintendo's handheld. In the future if I have a hankering to beat up some robots as a young Victorian boy in a gothic setting, this is the version I will be reaching for. --- Read Game Informer's Lies Of P Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/lies-of-p/master-of-puppets) !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/08/07/2640d497/5e88e1b80c53799036cb4c559bf658e4a24ff1cf9e76c741cc53b6a2bf8b7ac2.jpg.webp) Final Fantasy XIV On Switch 2 Eric Van Allen Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, with a free trial up through the award-winning Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers expansions? Sign-up memes aside, Final Fantasy XIV is one of the biggest MMOs in the world, and for good reason. With XIV arriving on Switch 2 this week, that's a good excuse for anyone still holding out to finally jump in. In my personal opinion, you should; some loading issues aside(https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/news/detail/1402cfda9eed62e8526de642a930d6f5004830c1), reports are in that the Switch 2 version seems to be handling the computing load well. Plus, the trial running up through Shadowbringers means you can experience some of the best RPG storytelling in the last decade. My personal sprint from A Realm Reborn through to Endwalker is still among my favorite gaming experiences, ever, and I'm almost tempted to roll a new character on the Switch 2. It's worth noting that for existing players that want to have a portable version of Final Fantasy XIV, you will annoyingly need to pay for a second subscription to play on Switch 2. If you're a Switch 2 owner looking for a long game to play, though, and no shortage of things to do in it, Final Fantasy XIV is waiting for you. !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/07/28/86c6b0b2/marvels-spider-man-2-brand-new-day-2.jpg.webp) Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Kyle Hilliard Insomniac's Marvels' Spider-Man 2 released in 2023, but it remains a good game. You can read our review right here(https://gameinformer.com/review/marvels-spider-man-2/sticking-the-landing) where we gave it a 9.5/10. Since its release it has been getting tweaked and improved and new suits have been added, but the game has been fairly quiet over the last year. Recently, however, two new suits have been added to the game. The Spider-Man: Brand New Day suit(https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/19/marvels-spider-man-2-is-getting-the-brand-new-day-suit) from the what is inexplicably, apparently the most successful movie ever is now in the game. !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/07/28/42800ddb/marvels-spider-man-2-tokon-suit-crop.jpg.webp) Another fun nod to recent Spider-Man media, the wall crawler's suit from Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls(https://gameinformer.com/2026/07/28/marvels-spider-man-2-update-add-brand-new-day-and-marvel-tokon-suits-today) has also been added. As an added bonus alongside the suits, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 now also supports Enhanced PSSR on PS5 Pro and a Power Saver mode. It's all basically a bunch of solid excuses to boot up a great game after watching the new movie. --- Read Game Informer's Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/marvels-spider-man-2/sticking-the-landing) !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2026/08/07/fd38367d/emerland2.jpg.webp) Tabletop Pick – Everdell Emerland Matt Miller Visit a distant and mysterious jungle, send out workers to find gems and other valuables, and discover the secrets of an ancient civilization – all with the help of anthropomorphic animal friends. Since the 2018 release of Everdell, we've seen several new installments that expand the excellent board game franchise in new directions. The newest installment, Emerland, sees the worker placement and tableau-building experience shift over into a jungle setting (including some fascinating ruins to explore), but it maintains much of what has made the series so attractive over the years. !Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/08/07/5260f3ea/emerland3.jpg.webp) Chief among those great traits is the vibrant and beautiful art, as well as the gorgeous table presence, which includes 3D elements on the board that elevate things both figuratively and literally. Several new mechanics make Emerland slightly more complex than earlier installments, but nothing that should scare off players with even a modest understanding of core board game concepts. And lest the word "series" scare you off: Be assured, Emerland is entirely standalone, and serves as a perfectly acceptable first game in the franchise to explore. Emerland is hitting wide release right now; if you're lucky, copies should start showing up at your favorite hobby store already. For more weekend gaming recommendations, follow the link!(https://gameinformer.com/weekendrecs)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformDuskbloods Beta Selections Are Done: Here’s How to Check if You Got In
FromSoftware's Nintendo Switch 2 multiplayer game will hold a beta later this month and just announced who gets to take part
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformHere’s How To Check If You Can Play The Duskbloods This Month
You can now check if you were picked for the closed network test for The Duskbloods(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/your-first-chance-to-play-the-duskbloods-early-is-next-month/), but you won't get an email invitation as you might expect. To see if you can take part in the playtest of From Software's Switch 2 multiplayer title, you'll have to go to the website for the network test(https://campaign.theduskbloods.jp/p/event/networktest/). From there, click on the three-line menu on the top right of the page and select "Account" to go to your personal page(https://campaign.theduskbloods.jp/p/event/networktest/mypage/). Once there, you'll see your selection results--the page will tell you either way. Unfortunately, if you see blue "You were not selected to participate" text, you didn't make it in, which stings harder than reading "YOU DIED" in Dark Souls. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-07-093408.png) Here's what the selection results look like for the lucky players chosen. Those selected for the network test can find their download code on the website starting Tuesday, August 18, at 6 AM PT/9 AM ET. The network test will run at the following times: - Friday, August 21: 3 AM to 7 AM PT / 6 AM to 10 AM ET - Friday, August 21: 7 PM to 11 PM PT / 10 PM to 2 AM ET - Saturday, August 22: 11 AM to 3 PM PT / 2 PM to 6 PM ET - Sunday, August 23: 3 AM to 7 AM PT / 6 AM to 10 AM ET - Sunday, August 23: 7 PM to 11 PM PT/ 10 PM to 2 AM ET There still haven't been too many details about The Duskbloods since its initial reveal over a year ago(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-duskbloods-trailer-breakdown-all-the-details-in-from-softwares-switch-2-exclusive/2900-6393/), so participants will be able to learn much more about the game firsthand through this playtest. From Software has yet to announce a release date, but The Duskbloods is apparently hitting the Switch 2 this year(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-duskbloods-is-getting-a-network-test-soon-but-no-release-date-in-sight/). Nintendo’s Top-Selling Switch 2 Games Of All Time !4692577-screenshot2026-05-08at10.53.20 am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4692577-screenshot2026-05-08at10.53.20 am.png?w=636) !Screenshot 2026-08-06 at 8.45.46 AM(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-08-06-at-8.45.46-AM.png?w=636) !4692568-screenshot2026-05-08at10.43.37 am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4692568-screenshot2026-05-08at10.43.37 am.png?w=636) !4692569-screenshot2026-05-08at10.44.28 am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4692569-screenshot2026-05-08at10.44.28 am.png?w=636) !4692570-screenshot2026-05-08at10.45.34 am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4692570-screenshot2026-05-08at10.45.34 am.png?w=636) !4692571-screenshot2026-05-08at10.46.29 am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4692571-screenshot2026-05-08at10.46.29 am.png?w=636) !4692574-screenshot2026-05-08at10.47.26 am.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1179/11799911/4692574-screenshot2026-05-08at10.47.26 am.png?w=636) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/nintendos-top-selling-switch-2-games-of-all-time/2900-7694/)
🎮 PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo Reveals Digital Sales Up 90% Compared To Last Year, Switch 2 Units Top 23 Million, And More
!Game Informer News(https://gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2025/04/02/12807291/switch2preorder.jpg.webp) Nintendo has released its latest financial earnings report(https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260806e.pdf), covering the first quarter of the fiscal year, which encompasses April through June 2026. In it, the company has revealed that digital sales revenue is up 90% year-over-year, that the Switch 2 sold nearly 4 million units in those three months, and that, unsurprisingly, Mario Kart World(https://gameinformer.com/product/mario-kart-world) continues to be the best-selling game on the console. According to Nintendo, digital sales totaled 132.7 billion yen (or roughly $837 million), up 90% year-on-year, "mainly due to an increase in sales of downloadable versions of packaged software." This figure arrives just weeks after Sony announced it will stop manufacturing discs for PlayStation games in 2028(https://gameinformer.com/2026/07/01/playstation-will-cease-production-of-physical-discs-for-new-games-in-january-2028), sparking an uproar among players who want to purchase physical copies. With rumors swirling that Xbox may follow suit, Nintendo could be the last of the Big Three console makers to release its games in a physical format (though players argue whether Nintendo's current go-to solution for physical releases, Game-Key Cards, is any different from a digital download key). Elsewhere in the company's earnings report, it states the "Nintendo Switch 2 hardware maintained strong sales momentum, with sales totaling 3.82 million units," bringing the total up to 23.68 million. Software units total 58.17 million. Looking at Switch 2 software, the company says Yoshi and the Mysterious Book(https://gameinformer.com/review/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book/low-stakes-charm), Star Fox(https://gameinformer.com/review/star-fox-2026/mission-complete), and Pokemon Pokopia(https://gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-pokopia/a-pleasant-paradise) "sold well" but stops short of giving exact numbers for this fiscal quarter. Nintendo did reveal that Switch 2 software sales totaled 9.46 million during this latest fiscal quarter, adding that Switch software in the form of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream(https://gameinformer.com/review/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream/you-get-what-you-give) reached 7.94 million units. As a result of these earnings, Nintendo says it is not making changes to its original financial forecast for the fiscal year. "Nintendo Switch 2 is now in its second year since launch in June 2025 and sales continue to be strong," the report reads. "We aim to maintain momentum for the hardware and see it delivered together with software into the hands of a wide range of consumers." The company highlights recent releases and upcoming launches, including Splatoon Raiders (launched in July) and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (the remake) coming throughout the rest of the year. To close out this look at Nintendo's latest fiscal report, here are the sales numbers(https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html) for various Switch 2 and Switch games released so far (in total): - Mario Kart World: 15.39 million units – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/mario-kart-world/roam-if-you-want-to) - Donkey Kong Bananza: 4.78 million units – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/donkey-kong-bananza/breaking-through-to-something-new) - Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 3.99 million units – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-legends-z-a/maintaining-rank) - Pokemon Pokopia: 3.68 million units – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-pokopia/a-pleasant-paradise) - Kirby Air Riders: 1.90 million units – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/kirby-air-riders/star-ships-were-meant-to-fly) - Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 1.15 million units – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/super-mario-party-jamboree-nintendo-switch-2-edition-jamboree-tv/solid-base-with-tepid) Do any of these numbers surprise you? Let us know in the comments below!
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo Coy On Star Fox Numbers After Super Mario Galaxy Movie Push
After a decade of dormancy, the Star Fox franchise has seen a huge push from Nintendo in two significant ways. For starters, Fox McCloud had a pretty big presence in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fox-mccloud-is-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-over-a-decade-since-his-last-game/1100-6539028/), which made over $1 billion worldwide at the box office(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-reaches-1-billion-and-its-the-first-2026-film-to-do-so/). Then, in June, Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, came out exclusively on Switch 2(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-fox-for-nintendo-switch-2-announced/1100-6539827/). However, the strong marketing blitz hasn't seemed to lead to a smash-hit sales success for the game--at least not yet. Nintendo has released new financial results(https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260806e.pdf) for April through June (the first quarter of fiscal 2027 for the company), and there are no dedicated sales numbers provided for Star Fox. Instead, it's stated that the Switch 2 exclusive has "performed steadily"--a phrase also used for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-is-about-curiosity-not-conquest/1900-6418493/). We can glean that Star Fox failed to sell 1 million copies, since it's missing from that list on other financial data(https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/2608062e.pdf). To be fair to Star Fox, these fiscal results only cover six days of sales for the Switch 2 game. However, this title would likely be more front-loaded, and nothing is stopping Nintendo from adding that the title has reached specific sales milestones in the past month. "Performed steadily" doesn't really inspire confidence after choosing Fox of all characters to get screentime in the Mario movie sequel. For more, check out GameSpot's Star Fox review(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/star-fox-review-switch-2/). In addition, Switch 2 owners can try before they buy with a free demo for the on-rails shooter(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-can-play-star-fox-today-thanks-to-a-new-demo/). Here Are The Switch 2’s Best-Selling Games So Far !4507949-nintendoswitch2zeldatotknintendoswitch2editionscrn06.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1850/18504982/4507949-nintendoswitch2zeldatotknintendoswitch2editionscrn06.jpg?w=636) !4507984-nintendoswitch2yakuza0directorscutscreenshot-4.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1850/18504982/4507984-nintendoswitch2yakuza0directorscutscreenshot-4.jpg?w=636) !4507983-nintendoswitch2zeldatotknintendoswitch2editionscrn05.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1850/18504982/4507983-nintendoswitch2zeldatotknintendoswitch2editionscrn05.jpg?w=636) !4507979-nintendoswitch2hogwartslegacyscreenshot-5.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1850/18504982/4507979-nintendoswitch2hogwartslegacyscreenshot-5.jpg?w=636) !4507977-nintendoswitch2splitfictionscreenshot-3.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1850/18504982/4507977-nintendoswitch2splitfictionscreenshot-3.jpg?w=636) !4507973-nintendoswitch2runefactoryguardiansofazumascreenshot-2.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1850/18504982/4507973-nintendoswitch2runefactoryguardiansofazumascreenshot-2.jpg?w=636) !4507970-nintendoswitch2fastfusionscreenshot-5.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1850/18504982/4507970-nintendoswitch2fastfusionscreenshot-5.jpg?w=636) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/here-are-the-switch-2s-best-selling-games-so-far/2900-6646/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo is having a great 2026 thanks to The Super Mario Galaxy movie and a U.S. tariff refund
It's been a good year for Nintendo, financially speaking, as income grows due to console, software, and IP-related sales.