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In response to backlash following its March 25 announcement, Nintendo told IGN that US prices for physical first-party Switch 2 games remain unchanged at $69.99, while digital versions will be cheaper at $59.99—starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on May 21. The policy reflects production costs and is not retroactive.

March 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In the cozy life sim Pokémon Pokopia, players are sharing clips of the fighting-type Pokémon Machoke's sleeping pose in their in-game beds. The animation has sparked humorous discussions online. A Kotaku article details how Machoke shares beds with players in the game's Pokémon universe setting.

The Pokémon Company revealed Pokémon Winds and Waves, the tenth generation of mainline games, during its 30th anniversary presentation on February 27, 2026. These Switch 2 exclusives are set for a 2027 release and feature an open-world archipelago with improved graphics and underwater exploration. The announcement introduced three new starter Pokémon and garnered positive fan reactions for the visual upgrades.

February 16, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Ubisoft has released its winter roadmap for Assassin's Creed Shadows, featuring updates like manual jumping and a community parkour challenge arriving on February 17. The plan also includes the Claws of Awaji expansion for Switch 2 players on March 10 and anniversary celebrations on March 20. These additions build on the game's strong performance since its release last year.

Nintendo released the version 3.0 free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on January 14, 2026—one day ahead of its scheduled January 15 launch worldwide on Nintendo Switch. The update, first announced in October and reversing the company's 2021 claim that version 2.0 would be the final major addition, introduces a seaside resort hotel, Resetti's Reset Service, expanded storage up to 9,000 items, cross-franchise collectibles, and Slumber Islands for collaborative building. A companion paid upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2 follows on January 15.

January 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Nintendo is set to release the 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on January 15, 2026, bringing fresh content to the 2020 classic. The update supports transfer of islands to the new Switch 2 console. A related Tetris 99 event runs through January 12 to celebrate the upcoming changes.