Diablo 4 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with quality mode at 1080p/30fps handheld and 1440p/30fps docked, plus performance mode at 1080p/40fps handheld and 1440p/40fps docked. The game supports touchscreen, mouse and keyboard, cross-progression, and cross-play with other platforms, though online features require a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Digital Foundry analyzed the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2, confirming it runs at 1080p and 60fps. The game does not use DLSS upscaling, which the analysts believe could improve performance; Monolith Soft is suspected as the developer behind the in-house graphics solution.
Activision Blizzard announced that Diablo 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15, 2026, bundled as the Age of Hatred Collection with expansions and featuring HDR and touchscreen support. This marks the first time the 2023 action RPG will be available on a Nintendo console, following previous Switch releases of Diablo 2: Resurrected and Diablo 3: Eternal Collection.
Fans can save up to $20 on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 preorders at Walmart by combining a $10 base discount with promo code SAVE3X for an additional $10 off, though the coupon's availability appears inconsistent. The game launches November 5, 2026, and comes fully on the cartridge without requiring a game key card.
Nintendo Switch 2 received docked VRR support 16 months after launch, matching Xbox Series X|S and surpassing PS5's capabilities with support for 40-60 FPS modes. However, existing games require patches to utilize the feature, with only Welcome Tour currently supporting it. The implementation forces VRR on at all times when enabled, though developers are expected to adopt it for future titles.
Valheim 1.0 launched after five years in early access, drawing 160,000 concurrent Steam players—the highest since April 2021, though still below its 2021 peak of 502,387. The full release includes a new Deep North biome, 40+ weapons, and expanded crafting, with the game now available on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid game launching January 28, 2027 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows Samus facing energy-draining enemies with a darker tone, continuing from the critically acclaimed Metroid Dread.