Nintendo Download: Party and Friendship

It’s party time as Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV lands in an otherwise busy week.

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For the last Nintendo Download in July, this one’s pretty packed. Nintendo is dropping Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, which should make party-game fans happy, but there’s way more as well.

Pokémon Friends drops in for the Switch and Switch 2, to deliver some puzzle game fun, plus WWE 2K25 brings the long-running wrestling series back to a Nintendo console for the first time in years with its Switch 2 edition. Want more? Well that’s good, because No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES and Wild Hearts S both arrive for the Switch 2 as well, and Monument Valley 3 makes its appearance for the original Switch.

Of course, there’s also the usual lengthy list of additional releases too, so head down the page and take a gander.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

• Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – Become the Superstar of the show in Jamboree TV, a game show hosted by Toad that is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the Super Mario Party Jamboree game. Throw an even bigger bash with minigames that use the Joy-Con 2 controller like a mouse¹ and the Nintendo Switch 2 system’s built-in microphone to respond to your sounds. There are new festivities to join as well: Put yourself right into the action with CameraPlay², enjoy two new rulesets in Mario Party Mode, get loud and excited in Bowser Live, and lock-in for the co-op Carnival Coaster. Party on with the Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TVgame – available now!

• Pokémon Friends – Unwind with puzzles in the Pokémon Friends game! Solve sets of three random puzzles to help untangle your mind. Then, place the yarn you obtain into the Plush-O-Matic: a special machine that creates in-game Pokémon plush. As you try to make them all, you can track your crafted plush in the catalog. You can also mark your calendar with a stamp each day you play, and then go back and practice the puzzles you played on those days. Complete friend quests for folks around town to earn rewards, including furniture which you can use to decorate your in-game plush rooms. You can also expand your catalog of plush with DLC³ packs, including the Puzzle On! Pack #1 and Puzzle On! Pack #2. Pokémon Friends is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems, as well as mobile devices⁴!

• WILD HEARTS S – As a hunter, face off against beasts that have endured the blazing lava, raging blizzards and rising miasma plaguing the harsh lands of Azuma. These beasts, known as Kemono, embody the very essence of nature in all its beauty and ferocity. The key to surviving the fight lies in joining forces with comrades and wielding Karakuri technology. Hunt giant beasts using a variety of Karakuri tech, now with up to three teammates⁵! WILD HEARTS S launches on Nintendo Switch 2 July 25. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.

• Monument Valley 3 – Set sail for adventure in this brand-new story in the award-winning Monument Valley series. Monument Valley 3 takes you beyond the monuments and into the open sea. Play as Noor and navigate gorgeous, ever-changing environments, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover the secrets of the Sacred Light. When her village is threatened by rising tides, Noor must chart her own course and discover her strength in this stunning, emotional adventure. Monument Valley 3 is available now!

• WWE 2K25 – Rule beyond the ring anytime, anywhere! WWE 2K25 brings you an unparalleled lineup of Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers spanning generations. Take control of your Superstar from the women’s or men’s divisions in a single multi-gender MyRISE storyline where Bayley, Kevin Owens and other Superstars infiltrate NXT to take control of the WWE universe. The game features new brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters and more — plus new ally storylines involving Jey Uso, Bianca Belair and other WWE Superstars! WWE 2K25 is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.

• No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES – As Kaname Date – a special agent with an AI partner embedded in his left eye – your mission is to track down Iris, an internet Idol trapped in a mysterious escape game. Conduct interviews to investigate her whereabouts, dive into a subject’s dreams to reveal clues hidden in their psyche and solve mind-bending puzzles to learn the truth. No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch July 25. Pre-order is available on Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Music:

• Throwback Thursday – The soundtracks for 26 old-school Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom games have been added all at once to Nintendo Music⁶, the smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks! Kick back with some of your favorite retro tunes from Donkey Kong, Duck Hunt, Ice Climber and more. Don’t know where to start? Check out the new “NES Selects” playlist, a curated selection of the very best tracks spanning Nintendo Music’s entire library of NES games. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Activities:

• My Nintendo – Donkey Kong Bananza Rally Towel – Cheer on Donkey Kong and Pauline during their adventure in the Donkey Kong Bananza game with the Donkey Kong Bananza Rally Towel, a physical reward available only from My Nintendo! My Nintendo members can redeem 650 My Nintendo Platinum Points⁷ for this spirited towel while supplies last.
• My Nintendo x Donkey Kong Sweepstakes – Oh, Banana! Enter the My Nintendo x Donkey Kong Sweepstakes⁸ for a chance to win a bunch of goodies featuring Donkey Kong and his buddy Diddy Kong! My Nintendo members can redeem 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points to enter up to 5 entries total. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/97196874440c21e7.
• My Nintendo Gear Up With Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes – Time is running out to enter the Nintendo Gear Up With Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes⁹ for a chance to win a collection of gaming goods inspired by classic games, the Nintendo Music app and more! Hurry – this sweepstakes ends July 31 at 11 p.m. PT. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/925e7a1e6561f975.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

• 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:

• 4×4 TRUCK OFFROAD CAR DRIVER
• and Roger
• Arcade Archives SUPER BASKETBALL
• Arcana Famiglia Rinato
• Ball Blast
• CAR SIMULATOR BUNDLE (CAR WASH, CAR HEIST, CAR DETAILING)
• Coloring Pixels: Collection 6
• Day of the Shell – Available July 29
• DORONKO WANKO
• Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Racing Champions
• EGGCONSOLE HYDLIDE3 S.V. PC-9801
• Explorers Collection: The Oregon Trail & Carmen Sandiego Bundle – Available July 28
• FPS Bullet Storm
• FRONT MISSION Remake Trilogy
• Giant Flee
• Haven Deluxe Edition
• Hyperspaced
• Knights of the Round Peg
• Learn to Play – Drift Moto
• MADO MONOGATARI: Fia and the Wondrous Academy – Available July 29
• Make it! Choco Banana
• Monster Legacy: Cozy Puzzle Crossing
• Noah’s Dilemma
• Noctuary – Available July 30
• Picture Treasure Hunt
• Pixel Game Maker Series HacoPiyo
• Pro Craps – Available July 25
• Rubber Duck Race Simulator – Available July 26
• Seashell Isle
• Shooter Bundle – Ghost Assassin, Hotline, Water Blast, Shadowblade, Yori’s Journey
• SOMA
• Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game – Available July 29
• TERASLIDE – Available July 25
• The Plucky Squire x The Swords of Ditto: Mormo’s Curse Bundle
• Tiny Titans – Card Rumble
• Transporter
• Zashiki-mawashi／座敷廻
• Zero-Sum Heart

For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it’s news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day.

¹ Attach the Joy-Con 2 strap and hold the controller firmly when using mouse controls.

² Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Compatible USB camera (sold separately) required for video features. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. Support.nintendo.com. Games, systems, memberships, and some accessories sold separately. Until March 31, 2026, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is not needed to use GameChat. After the GameChat Open-Access Period has ended, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required. Games, systems, memberships and some accessories sold separately.

³ Basic Pack required to use DLC. Sold separately.

⁴ Mobile version is free to start; optional in-game purchases available. Persistent internet and compatible smart device required. Data charges may apply.

⁵ Additional games and systems may be required for multiplayer mode. Any 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. Games, systems, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships sold separately.

⁶ 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

⁷ A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point).

⁸ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 12:00 p.m. PT on 7/16/2025 and ends at 11:00 p.m. PT on 10/1/2025. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/97196874440c21e7, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo x Donkey Kong Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/97196874440c21e7) as stated in Official Rules. There will be three (3) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) Donkey Kong Rematch^™ Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch^™ (ARV $59.99 USD), one (1) Donkey Kong Bananas Hawaiian Men’s Shirt (adult sizes XS -3XL) (ARV $39.99 USD), one (1) Donkey Kong & Diddy Kong Pin Set (ARV $30.00) USD), and one (1) Donkey Kong Beach Towel (ARV $24.99 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $464.91 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/mynintendo-donkey-kong-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

⁹ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 12:00 PM PT on 3/31/25 and ends at 11:00PM PT on 7/31/25. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/; (2) have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership; (3) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/925e7a1e6561f975, (4) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (5) redeem 0 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo Gear Up With Nintendo Switch Online Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/925e7a1e6561f975) as stated in Official Rules. Limit 1 entry per person. To enter via the alternate method of entry, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account, you can register for one at https://my.nintendo.com/); (2) include the required information on a 3” x 5” card or postcard and (3) mail in postcard as stated in Official Rules. There will be ten (10) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) metal panel featuring Nintendo Switch Online artwork (ARV $149.99 USD), one (1) personalized Nintendo Switch Online jacket with hood (sizes adult XS – 5XL) (ARV $79.99 USD), one (1) Nintendo Switch Online stainless-steel water bottle ($56.95 USD) and one (1) Nintendo Music branded gaming headset (ARV $33.81 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $3,207.40 USD. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/mynintendo-gear-up-with-nintendo-switch-online-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

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