Nintendo Download: May the Games Begin

This week’s Nintendo Download is all about… pre-orders? Yep, with the Switch 2 incoming Nintendo is getting fans ready for what’s new.

The next big thing

As any Nintendo fan knows by now, the Switch 2 is indeed nigh. The console successor to the runaway success that the original Switch has been is on the way and primed for a spring launch, landing in stores on June the fifth.

And while that console will be accompanied by some key launch titles like Mario Kart World, there are many more on the way for year one. Those include marquee games from Nintendo itself, but also some third-party launches that haven’t been seen on a Nintendo console in years. And more or less, those are the focus of today’s Download.

Although BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster is on today’s pre-order docket, we’ve seen that series on Switch before. What we haven’t seen are the likes of the modern Street Fighter series and EA Sports Madden NFL, both of which are up right now for pre-order as well. However you feel about those particular games, it’s exciting to see Nintendo getting back into some of the bigger name third-party releases, and bodes well for the future of the upcoming hardware.

But what if you want something to play right now? Well, in that case, this week isn’t all that thrilling. Trials are up for a few Star Wars titles, but there really isn’t anything else that jumped out at us. Maybe you’ll have a different view however, so to see the whole list of what’s new, scroll down.

Pre-orders:

• EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 – Every game is a challenge on your path to becoming an NFL legend. Bring authenticity to your gameplay with years of NFL game data including next-level coaching, QB authenticity and explosive gameplay. Pre-order the Standard Edition today on Nintendo eShop and receive the MUT Cover Athlete Elite Player Item, Franchise Coach Ability Points and Super Star Legendary XP Boost. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition is also available for pre-order, giving you up to three days of early access, exclusive solo challenges and all items from the standard edition pre-order! Dominate the league when EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 launches on Aug. 14 for the Nintendo Switch 2 system.

• BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster – Follow four Warriors of Light on a journey to restore the elemental crystals in this HD remaster of the Nintendo 3DS RPG masterpiece, BRAVELY DEFAULT. Experience an RPG that brings depth to classic, turn-based battles with the “Brave & Default” system – featuring an array of options to customize your characters with over 20 unique jobs. The game also includes quality of life updates and two new minigames that leverage the dual mouse controls* of Nintendo Switch 2. BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, June 5. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.

• Street Fighter 6 – Experience the next evolution of Street Fighter in Street Fighter 6 with three distinct game modes, new gameplay features and enhanced visuals. Fight your way to the top with new game modes exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, like Local Wireless One on One and Avatar Matches**. Enjoy new party modes utilizing the Joy-Con 2 controllers, like Gyro Battle and Calorie Contest. Choose from Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, or the digital version of Street Fighter 6 when it launches on June 5 for Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-order for Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition is available now on Nintendo eShop.

Game Trials:

• STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles and STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter – Journey to a galaxy far, far away with this new Game Trial featuring two titles set in the STAR WARS universe! Nintendo Switch Online members*** can access the free Game Trial period until May 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you decide to purchase the game during or after this offer, you’ll keep all save data, so you won’t have to worry about losing your progress! Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members can earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points**** by participating. As an added bonus, you can purchase STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles for 25% off and STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter for 50% off until May 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Nintendo Music:

• Starting Line Jam Sessions – Rev up those speakers – it’s time for even more racing riffs from the Mario Kart series! The Mario Kart 7soundtrack is available now on Nintendo Music, the smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks*****. Give your day a little boost and get pumped with tracks like “Toad Circuit” and “Neo Bowser City”, whether you’re soaring past the competition or just trying to stay above water. Nintendo Music is exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Activities:

• Creator’s Voice – Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – The most recent episode of the “Creator’s Voice” video series is here, featuring Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. Dive into the dark future of the game with Adam Badowski and Charles Tremblay from CD PROJEKT RED and hear how they brought the vision of Night City to Nintendo Switch 2. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Fex9IhmnQe0. Fans eager to climb the ranks and become a legendary cyberpunk can pre-order the game now! For more information on the Creator’s Voice series, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/creators-voice/.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:

• Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• 1 – 2 – 3 o r 4 – 5 – 6
• 2weistein in Rongerland
• Ambidextro
• ANNIE:Last Hope
• Aooni The Horror of Blueberry Onsen
• Arcade Archives PINBALL ACTION
• Beyond Memories – Tales From the Heart
• Bunker 22
• Captain Blood – Available May 6
• CATO: Buttered Cat
• Cozy Tides
• CRYKEN part2
• CybeRage – Available May 2
• EARTH SAVER
• EGGCONSOLE MIRAI PC-8801mkIISR
• ESCAPE BACKROOMS: DARKNESS HORROR
• Escape Game The Nostalgic Cafe
• Extreme Ride Legacy
• Fantasy Grove
• Farmyard Survivors – Available May 5
• Fit and Fry
• Garden of Merging Numbers
• Golf Up Tropical – Available May 2
• Hidden Capybaras with Orange: Collection
• High On Life – Available May 6
• Hood Story: Kaito Yamazaki
• HUNDRED FIRES: The rising of red star -Complete Edition-
• Hypotheses on the Symmetry between Vision and Hands
• Jack Barau
• Kakureza Library
• Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders
• Magic Valley Hike
• Monster Survivors
• Mystic Pathways
• Nanostorm
• NekoNeko Girls
• Nico Saves The State – Available May 2
• PRINCESS GAMES PACK: 7 in 1! – Available May 2
• Reel it! Fishing
• Skating Rink Story
• Spellcaster University – Available May 2
• Stasis Valley
• Stratogun – Available May 6
• Submarine Survivor – Available May 7
• The Meownth – Available May 3
• Truck Simulator 25 – American Driver – Available May 6

* Mouse controls available in compatible games.

** Additional games and systems may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

*** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

**** A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point).

***** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms