The Nintendo Switch 2 is in its second year on the market, with strong US sales, a growing software library, and a price increase for Nintendo Switch Online taking effect July 1, 2026. Nintendo is also preparing for the EU phaseout of the original Switch by early 2027.
Nintendo's Switch 2 has completed a strong first year in the US, selling 5.9 million units and becoming the second-best-selling home console in US history for a first year, behind only the Game Boy Advance. The console led US hardware sales in 2025 and May 2026, with monthly hardware revenue rising 38% year-over-year to $249 million. Nintendo raised the console's price in late May 2026, but demand remained high enough that the company reinstated a 50-hour playtime requirement for multilingual model purchases on the My Nintendo Store after detecting hoarding, following a brief suspension of sales for that model.
On the software side, Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for an October 22, 2026 release, adding 12 sports including finger wrestling and skateboarding that use the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls. Third-party support continues to grow: Kairosoft released Game Dev Story++ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with 4K and mouse support; Inti Creates announced Azure Striker Gunvolt Triangle Edition Switch 2 Edition for October 22; and Cocofolia's Table Game World CCFOLIA is set for November 2026 with up to eight-player online play. However, Koei Tecmo acknowledged performance issues in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, with frame rate drops in Quality Mode and handheld mode that some players called a downgrade from the Switch 1 version.
Nintendo also raised prices for Nintendo Switch Online across all plans, effective July 1, 2026, with the 12-month individual plan going from 2,400 yen to 3,000 yen and the family plan from 4,500 yen to 5,800 yen. Subscribers can extend their current subscription at the old rates for up to three years by purchasing additional vouchers before the deadline. Separately, Nintendo of Europe announced it will make batteries user-replaceable in the Switch 2 and other EU products starting summer 2026 to comply with the EU Battery Regulation, and will end shipments of original Switch consoles to EU retailers by mid-February 2027.
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Nintendo of Europe announced it will make batteries user-replaceable in the Nintendo Switch 2 and other products sold in the EU, starting this summer, to comply with the EU Battery Regulation. The Switch 2's battery capacity will drop by about 1% and weight will increase by about 10 grams. Nintendo also said it will end shipments of original Switch consoles to EU retailers by mid-February 2027.
Nintendo will raise prices for all Nintendo Switch Online plans starting July 1, 2026, at 0:00 JST. The individual plan's 12-month subscription will go from 2,400 yen to 3,000 yen, a 600 yen increase. The family plan's 12-month subscription will rise from 4,500 yen to 5,800 yen, a 1,300 yen increase. For the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, the 12-month individual plan will increase from 4,900 yen to 5,900 yen, and the family plan from 8,900 yen to 9,900 yen, each a 1,000 yen increase. Shorter individual plans also increase: the 30-day plan goes from 306 yen to 400 yen, and the 90-day plan from 815 yen to 1,000 yen. Subscribers whose automatic renewal payment date falls on or after July 1 will be charged the new rates. However, current subscribers can purchase additional vouchers for the same plan at the current price before the revision to extend their subscription period. The maximum extension is 1,095 days, achieved by purchasing up to three 12-month vouchers. This allows users to lock in the lower rate for up to three years. The extension can be done through the Nintendo eShop, the official Nintendo Store, or by redeeming voucher cards from retailers.
At AWS Summit Japan 2026, Nintendo Systems engineers detailed the backend architecture for Nintendo Switch 2's Game Chat feature. The system uses WebRTC SFU for real-time audio and video communication, supports up to 12 simultaneous users per group, and employs Amazon DynamoDB for group management. The backend is split into SFU servers deployed across multiple AWS regions, a single-region group server, and a proprietary SFU instance manager.
Circana reports the Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.9 million units in its first 12 months in the US, the second-highest first-year total for any home console. The Game Boy Advance holds the record at 6.5 million. The Switch 2 was the best-selling console in the US in 2025 and led May 2026 hardware sales, which rose 38% year-over-year to $249 million.
Kairosoft released Game Dev Story++ Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on June 25, 2026, for 2,000 yen. The Switch 2 version supports 4K resolution in TV mode and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. An upgrade pass for Switch owners costs 500 yen. The game is also available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
Inti Creates announced on June 24 that Azure Striker Gunvolt Triangle Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release on October 22, 2026. The compilation includes all three main series games-Azure Striker Gunvolt (2014), Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (Sou) (2016), and Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (Gibus) (2022)-plus all downloadable content. A new scenario, Azure Striker Gunvolt GX, features a team-up between series protagonist Gunvolt and Acura, the hero of spin-off White Steel X 2. It introduces new weapons and an Inspiration system that leverages synergy between the two characters. The standard package costs 7,590 yen, the download version 6,480 yen, and a limited edition priced at 16,280 yen includes an A4 setting material collection, a seven-disc complete soundtrack, and a bonus song CD. Owners of the Nintendo Switch version can upgrade via a 1,500 yen pass. The Switch 2 Edition supports 4K television output and improved frame rates. Store-specific pre-order bonuses include tapestries, acrylic stands, and other items.
The Nintendo Switch port of Uta no Prince-sama Shining Live launches December 17, 2026. Animate will offer exclusive bundles including a drama CD and merchandise of characters Otoya, Sho, Reiji, and Ai. The game packs over six years of content from the mobile app, with 76 songs base and 129 total via DLC.
Nintendo has issued a reminder that its Nintendo Switch Online service will see price increases starting July 1, 2026. The revised pricing applies to all plans. For the standard Individual Plan, one month will cost ¥400 (up from ¥306), three months ¥1,000, and 12 months ¥3,000 (up from ¥2,400). The Family Plan for 12 months will be ¥5,800. For the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier, the Individual 12-month plan rises to ¥5,900 from ¥4,900, and the Family 12-month plan to ¥8,900. Nintendo also warned that automatic renewal payments scheduled on or after July 1 at 0:00 will be charged at the new rates. Subscribers can still extend their current subscription at the existing prices by purchasing additional tickets, up to a maximum extension of 1,095 days. The next scheduled payment date can be checked on the Nintendo Account website. The price revision was first announced earlier and is now being reiterated ahead of the implementation date.
Koei Tecmo announced on June 17 that it is investigating and addressing low frame rate and heavy processing issues in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, released June 10. The frame rate drops are especially noticeable in Quality Mode and handheld mode, with some players reporting 15-20 fps and calling the performance a downgrade from the Switch 1 version.
Nintendo resumed sales of the Switch 2 multilingual model on the Nintendo Store after a temporary suspension, requiring at least 50 hours of Switch playtime and one unit per account to combat suspected hoarding. The domestic Japanese model remains available with only a one-per-account limit.
Nintendo has added a new purchase condition for the multilingual Nintendo Switch 2 on My Nintendo Store: accounts must have 50 hours or more of Nintendo Switch play time as of May 31, 2026. The move follows confirmed multiple orders suspected of hoarding, which prompted a temporary sales suspension. The condition applies only to the multilingual model, not the Japanese domestic version.
IzanagiGames and Good Smile Company released the mystery adventure game 'Dark Auction Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' on June 11, 2026. The package version costs 6,040 yen, and the download version costs 5,050 yen. Owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can upgrade for 100 yen via an Upgrade Pass. The game features an original story and scenario by Rika Suzuki, known for 'Another Code' and 'Wish Room', with character design by Kohsuke, the manga artist of 'GANGSTA.'. Music is by Yuko Komiyama, who worked on the 'Monster Hunter' series, and Tsukasa Masuko, known for the 'Megami Tensei' series. The Switch 2 Edition offers improved resolution, higher frame rate, and faster loading times. The game is set in 1981 Europe, where protagonist Noah, voiced by Kengo Kawanishi, searches for his missing father Leonardo, voiced by Rikiya Koyama, who disappeared after attending a mysterious auction. Players explore a castle and participate in an auction where memories are used as currency. The game was previously released on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam in January 2026.
Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Sports Resort during the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct broadcast. The game is set on a resort island and includes 12 sports: ping pong, archery, boxing, tennis, volleyball, bowling, basketball, golf, sumo finger wrestling, skateboarding, marine bike, jump rope, and propeller plane. It is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2. During the Direct, Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi demonstrated finger wrestling gameplay. The title follows the 2022 release of Nintendo Switch Sports and uses motion controls with the Joy-Con 2, including mouse operation for skateboarding. Pre-orders open after the broadcast ends.
Cocofolia released a promotional video for Table Game World CCFOLIA for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 2, 2026. The software supports up to eight players online, includes titles like Tonton Reversi and The Words I Just Thought of for a Proposal I Dedicate to You., and is set for a November 2026 release.
At BitSummit PUNCH, developer Toratou Meu and Granding CEO Yukio Futatsugi revealed that Table Game World, a new Switch 2 title using the Cocofolia platform, will launch in early November 2026. The software supports up to eight players via Game Chat and includes about 20 tabletop games, with a focus on not automating rules.