One big time week for Nintendo fans brings the Hollow Knight sequel, Chronos: The New Dawn,Star Wars Outlaws, NBA 2K26 and more.
Not ringing Hollow at all
We honestly had no idea just how hotly anticipated the Hollow Knight sequel was, but here we are and it looks like fans are at a fever pitch for Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Team Cherry’s metroidvania is just one of the big titles landing for the Switch and Switch 2 this week though. So if the adventures of Hornet don’t strike your fancy, definitely take a gander at the rest of the arrivals.
Along with the above, comes the Switch 2 edition of Chronos: The New Dawn, a survival horror title that takes place on two time periods. The time-bending action presents players with both a twisted post-apocalypse and a vision of 1980s Poland.
While it’s not a ‘new’ game, there’s also a port of Star Wars Outlaws coming to Switch 2 this week, in Gold Edition form. What’s the difference from last year’s release on other platforms? Easy, this one’s Switch 2-tailored, with “touch controls, gyroscope-assisted aiming and immersive motion controls”.
Want even more? NBA 2K26 opens its Switch 2 season as well, plus Forsaken 64 lands on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack platform, Garfield Kart 2 heads to the starting line, and the PS1 era classic Fear Effect arrives as well. That last one was a little bit of a surprise for us. So yeah, this is one busy week to kick off September, and the lead-in to the Holidays.
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – The epic sequel to Hollow Knight arrives today! Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and brought to an unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she undergoes a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak. Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past. Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Editionlaunches today on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Hollow Knight: Silksong is also launching today on the Nintendo Switch system.
NBA 2K26 – Enjoy enhanced gameplay and authentic controls that allow you to orchestrate the offense and dictate the pace of play. Create your legend in MyCAREER and build a MyPLAYER capable of leading an NBA franchise to the Finals. Achieve individual and team success, raise banners and play your way into the Hall of Fame. Squad up with friends1 and challenge rival squads to see who runs the court. NBA 2K26launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Sept. 5.
Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition – Experience the ultimate galactic adventure in the first-ever open world Star Wars game! Set between the events of the films, STAR WARS: The Empire Strikes Back and STAR WARS: Return of the Jedi, players can become the scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Whether at home or on the go, players must fight, steal and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and explore distant planets. With intuitive touch controls, gyroscope-assisted aiming and immersive motion controls, players can embark on this epic journey when Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today!
Cronos: The New Dawn – Experience this intense third-person survival horror game where time is your deadliest weapon — and just maybe your worst enemy. Survive two distinct eras: a ravaged future and 1980s Poland. Stop nightmarish creatures from merging into unstoppable abominations and survive by bending time itself when Cronos: The New Dawn launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Sept. 5. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
FORSAKEN 64 –You are a ruthless mercenary, sent to the condemned remains of Earth as part of a covert operation codenamed “Forsaken.” Your mission is to infiltrate and destroy the last bastions of the mechanized terror that wiped out all life on the planet. Earth is a death trap riddled with merciless mechanoid adversaries and gangs of rival bounty hunters, and you’ll have to brave them all astride your anti-grav pioncycle to make your fortune … or meet your doom. Choose between different modes in this first-person shooter title released for the Nintendo 64 system in 1998, and enter the fight in Single Player Mode or Multi-Player Mode. Then, select your bike. Each bike has different attributes, each biker a different attitude. Pick one that suits your style, then dive into your mission. The availability of weapons, enemies, and powerups changes depending on the level you play, so stay sharp! FORSAKEN 64 is available today for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members2.
Nintendo Music:
Prelude to an Exalt’s Awakening – There are better places to take a nap than on the ground, you know? The Fire Emblem Awakeningsoundtrack is available now on Nintendo Music3, the smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks! Go back to the Halidom of Ylisse and join the Shepherds on their journey to defeat the Fell Dragon Grima with tracks like Id (Purpose) and Conquest (Ablaze). For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
Activities:
Last Chance to Enter the My Nintendo – Nintendo Switch 2 Party with GameTruck Sweepstakes – Final call! Enter the My Nintendo – Nintendo Switch 2 Party with GameTruck Sweepstakes4 by Sept. 8 at 11 p.m. PT for a chance to win a two-hour video game party for up to 15 guests! Try out the Nintendo Switch 2 system and celebrate a birthday, corporate event or game night with video games for all ages, high-definition screens and heart-pounding sound systems! For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/5d581ffe5c071c32.
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
Save Big During the Blockbuster Sale – Discover big hits with deals on top-rated digital games for Nintendo Switch! Shop the full sale from now through Sept. 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT on Nintendo.com or Nintendo eShop on your device to purchase and download games so you can start playing them right away. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/blockbuster-sale/.
Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:
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 Additional games, systems and/or accessories 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, some accessories and Nintendo Switch Online memberships sold separately.
2 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/
3 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
4 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and US Territories) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 10:00 a.m. PT on 6/4/2025 and ends at 11:00 p.m. PT on 9/8/2025. 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/rewards/5d581ffe5c071c32, (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo – Nintendo Switch 2 Party with GameTruck Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/5d581ffe5c071c32) as stated in Official Rules. There will be two (2) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) 2-hour video game party package for up to 15 participants (ARV $499.00). Total ARV of all prizes: $998.00 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-nintendo-switch-2-party-with-gametruck-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.
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