Nintendo loads up this week’s Download with Digimon Story Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok and more.
Digimon, digital monsters
It’s not exactly the biggest week of the year for the Nintendo Download, but there’s still a surprising amount of releases set for this July week. Those are headed by Digimon Story Time Stranger, which lands tomorrow for Switch and Switch 2.
Fans will be able to engage in turn-based battles in that title, as they quest to save both the human and the Digital Worlds. The roster is stacked too, with a total of over 450 Digimon included. As for gameplay, turn-based, strategy action is name of the game in Digimon Story Time Stranger.
If that’s not quite your thing though, there’s also Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok. There players can expect an adventure across a series of floating islands. The role-playing action in those Sky Realms will offer 20 playable characters, plus both local and online multiplayer.
If you’re more retro-minded however, you might want to check out the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance areas of Nintendo Switch Online. The subscription service has just gotten a fresh dose of titles in both arenas. Those include Fortified Zone, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, and The Sword of Hope II, all arriving from the original Nintendo handheld. As for the GBA, Dr. Mario & Puzzle League make the leap.
We’re pretty big fans of Nintendo’s legacy handhelds, and this drop is another nice looking mix of classics and lesser known games. Pretty much everything fan should know Wario Land, but we have to admit we’re a little fuzzy on the others. Though, we’ll add that Fortified Zone looks like it might be worth a play. While we haven’t tried it, it kind of reminds us of Ikari Warriors x Zelda. Not a bad thing, by any means.
Want more? Well, as usual, there’s a full selection of additional games as well.
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
Digimon Story Time Stranger– The fate of two worlds is in your hands in Digimon Story Time Stranger. Players will find themselves thrown into a world where both the human and the Digital World are on the precipice of ruin. To save both worlds, you will work with over 450 Digimon with non-linear evolution paths to succeed in the game’s strategic, turn-based combat. Nintendo Switch 2 players can also choose their preferred graphics mode. It’s time to evolve when Digimon Story Time Stranger launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on July 10. Pre-purchase is available now on Nintendo eShop.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok– Embark on an epic journey in the Sky Realm! In this visually stunning action RPG, players will journey alongside a diverse cast of allies, exploring breathtaking floating islands and battling powerful foes. With over 20 playable characters, up to four people can team up locally1 or online2 for multiplayer action. Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok launches today on Nintendo Switch 2!
Fortified Zone – Originally released in 1991, this popular action shooter allows players to alternate between two characters. Fortified Zone brings four multi-room levels of heavy fire and explosions, as well as the mode SOUND BOY where you can listen to the music tracks outside of the action! Enemy forces have created a gigantic fortress in a critical zone, and reports have been coming in that they are developing a powerful secret weapon. Secret agents Masato Kanzaki and Mizuki Makimura have been dispatched to infiltrate the fortress and venture to the heart of the complex to destroy it. Join these two in their mission through the Fortified Zone and destroy the threat! Fortified Zone is available now for Nintendo Switch Online members2.
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 – Things are really cookin’ on Kitchen Island! Wario has heard the pirates have a giant golden statue of Princess Toadstool – and he’s scheming to steal it after being kicked out of the last castle by his rival, Mario. Help Wario collect treasure by smashing into objects and foes. Power-ups like the Bull Pot, Jet Pot and Dragon Pot will grant Wario additional powers that he can use to his advantage. Find keys to unlock treasure chests that are hidden in various levels. The more treasure you collect, the bigger the castle at the end of the game will be. Wario’s greed knows no bounds!The Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 game is available now for Nintendo Switch Online members.
The Sword of Hope II – The future of Riccar is in Prince Theo and his friends’ hands. The Sword of Hope II is a role-playing game that was originally released in 1996 for the Game Boy system. Take on the role of young Prince Theo of Riccar and embark on a mission to find the truth behind a mystery threatening the kingdom. The key to solving the numerous puzzles and gimmicks is the use of commands like look, open and hit. You’ll encounter many places and items during the adventure, plus some friends waiting to lend a hand along the way. The Sword of Hope II is available now for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Dr. Mario & Puzzle League – Two engrossing puzzle games in one! Dive right into this two-in-one title originally released for the Game Boy Advance system in 2005. Build chains of similarly colored vitamin capsules to eliminate viruses in Dr. Mario or match gradually rising blocks of like color to eliminate them in Puzzle League. In addition to Classic mode, you can take on two different types of versus modes in Dr. Mario. There are also six ways to play Puzzle League and multiple settings to adjust, including rules and screen display! The Dr. Mario & Puzzle League game is available now for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.
Pre-orders:
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit – Attention, Spirit Scouts! Something spooky is afoot: A bus crash has left you stranded alone on a mysterious (yet delightfully cute) island. Explore the island and befriend cute, ghostly spirit bears who need your help to remember their pasts and find peace. Customize a bustling, beautiful campsite by crafting, decorating and building furniture to bring life and color back— and hopefully reunite with your lost scout troop as you gradually repair your bus. Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit launches July 15 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo Music:
La-La-Land! – The Free Roam with Super Mario World, Free Roam with Super Mario Land, Free Roam with Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins and Free Roam with Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 playlists are available now on Nintendo Music3! Featuring tracks like “Overworld Medley (Super Mario World),” “Main Theme (Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3)” and more from the Mario Kart Worldgame, you can liven up just about any excursion! For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
Activities:
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC Event – Elephant Bananza Stampede – Storm across Tempest Layer during the newest monthly limited-time event in the Donkey Kong Bananza game’s DK Island & Emerald Rushpaid DLC4 for an opportunity to collect statues of Elephant Bananza and Ellie! This electrifying event charges forward on July 14 at 1 a.m. PT to July 21 at 12:59 a.m. PT.
My Nintendo Star Fox Fan Bundle Sweepstakes –Blast off on an adventure with the My Nintendo Star Fox Fan Bundle Sweepstakes5! Enter today for a chance to win a trio of out-of-this-world of prizes inspired by the Star Foxgame for Nintendo Switch 2, including an HD metal pane, backpack and cap. 10 lucky winners will be selected -and you can enter this sweepstakes up to 10 times! For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/8d2dd5fa3bc2fd5f.
Play It Loud With Nintendo Classics! – For a limited time, you can get a free bonus month7 of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack when you purchase or redeem a 12-month individual or family membership! Current Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can also take advantage of this offer. Act fast – this offer ends July 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/online/nintendo-switch-online/expansion-pack-extra-month-free/.
Incoming Splatoon 3 Splatfest! – Get ready for the upcoming collaboration Splatfest themed around the Splatoon Raidersgame, coming to the Splatoon 3game starting July 10 at 5 p.m. PT through July 12 at 5 p.m. PT! For more information, visit https://splatoon.nintendo.com/en/events/.
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
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1 Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems, and some accessories sold separately.
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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 Full version of game required to use DLC. Sold separately.
5 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 12:00 p.m. PT on 6/26/2026 and ends 11:00 p.m. PT on 9/29/2026. 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/8d2dd5fa3bc2fd5f; (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account; and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the My Nintendo Star Fox Fan Bundle Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/8d2dd5fa3bc2fd5f) as stated in the Official Rules. There will be ten (10) winners who will each receive one (1) Star Fox Metal Panel (ARV $200.00 USD), one (1) Star Fox Adventure Backpack (ARV $150.00 USD), and one (1) Star Fox Pilot Cap (ARV $50.00 USD). Total ARV of all prizes: $4,000 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-star-fox-fan-bundle-sweepstakes/). Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.
7 Offer valid thru 7/28/2026. Offer activation and purchase of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required. Limited one per Nintendo Account. Code must be redeemed during offer period. Available in US, CA (excluding Quebec), MX, BR, CO, CL, PE, AR only. Existing membership can only be extended up to 36 months, including the bonus month.
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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