Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Release Dates for 2026 and Beyond

We now have our hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, a new console from one of the biggest names in gaming. Alas, a new console is only as valuable as the library of games you can build on it.

Thankfully, Nintendo hasn't been shy about planned releases over the next year. In the second half of 2026, we'll be getting our hands on a mix of Switch 2 exclusives, third-party releases, and the benefit of backward compatibility with any games still launching on the original Switch. Without further ado, here are all of the new Switch 2 games we can look forward to in 2026 and beyond.

All Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Release Dates

* indicates a Switch 2 exclusive

Mewgenics (September 8, 2026)

From the same creator as The Binding of Isaac, which is also making its way to Switch 2 later in the year, Mewgenics is a turn-based strategy game that’s all about breeding cats and battling nasty things. We gave it a very solid 9/10 when it first launched on PC earlier this year, saying it's "good for more than a hundred hours of roguelike runs." It also has some very catchy music.

The Switch 2 edition of Mewgenics will also be getting a physical cartridge release at some point in early 2027.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds (September 15, 2026)

RuneScape got a bit of a makeover with this new open world crafting and survival game that was initially released last year, and is finally coming to Switch 2 this fall.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (September 17, 2026)*

We finally have a release date for the next game in the Fire Emblem series, which already happens to be available to preorder. Here’s a snippet of what to expect from the official Nintendo listing: “Worthy fighters from all over the land have come to Dagsion, the capital city of the Dagdan Empire, to compete in the Heroic Games for the chance to win one wish. Among the combatants are four heroes tied to the fate of the world.” You can learn more about how the game balances those four heroes in our hands-on preview.

Trine 6: Together in Time (September 17, 2026)

If you’re looking for a cozy platformer you can play with a friend, Trine 6 might have you covered. The latest side-scrolling sequel from FrozenByte is designed with co-op in mind, so you can test your friendship on movement combos and puzzles.

Another Eden Begins (September 17, 2026)

From Masato Kato, the writer behind Chrono Trigger, comes Another Eden Begins, a completely fresh RPG that takes you on a journey across the past, present, and future. Recruit companions from a roster of 18 characters to help you take down the Beast King and find your sister. This one’s got a whopping 10 endings on the menu, though I’m sure some of those are reserved for New Game+.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (September 18, 2026)

The latest LEGO game finally has a Switch 2 release date. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is truly next level. It blends and parodies classic Batman moments from across all iterations of the caped crusader while also offering a pretty massive plastic version of Arkham to play around in. Even the combat is pretty elaborate, with inspiration from the Arkham games courtesy of development support from Rocksteady Studios.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (September 24, 2026)

SEGA brought back its Shinobi series with the action platformer Art of Vengeance in 2025. We called the new release “a genuinely engaging 2D action platformer that’s beautiful to behold and even better to play” in our review, and it’ll be getting a Switch 2 port later this year.

Minecraft Dungeons II (September 29, 2026)

We called the first Minecraft Dungeons game a “fun dungeon crawler with a simple but tried-and-true set of systems.” The sequel, developed by Mojang and published by Xbox, will be launching across platforms, including Switch 2, this September. Like the first game, the block-based dungeon crawler will support both local and online multiplayer.

007 First Light (September 30, 2026)

Yet another massive multi-platform release, IO Interactive's take on James Bond is launching on Switch 2 several months after its initial release on PC, PS5, and Xbox in late May. The game lets you play out Bond's initial recruitment and rise in the MI6 ranks, featuring Patrick Gibson as the titular spy and Lenny Kravitz as the villain Bawma.

Octopath Traveler I & II - Switch 2 Editions (October 1, 2026)

Following the release of Octopath Traveler 0, Square Enix is releasing fresh Switch 2 editions of the original two games that defined the HD-2D style. We were big fans of both, for what it’s worth, with IGN’s Seth Macy praising how the first game “pushes JRPGs forward rather than simply paying homage to the greats” in his 9/10 review.

Rayman Legends Retold (October 1, 2026)

Remakes truly are all the rage right now. This one is a 3D reimagining of 2013’s Rayman Legends, which we called a “work of platforming genius” in our original 9.5/10 review.

Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] (October 8, 2026)

The Switch 2 will be getting fresh editions of existing Kingdom Hearts games, which will replace the existing ‘Cloud streaming’ versions that were available on the Switch. Those Cloud versions were notoriously… not great, so here’s to hoping this gives everyone a better shot at the series ahead of Kingdom Hearts 4. The three collections will be available individually or as one big bundle.

Hell is Us (October 8, 2026)

Hell is Us, from studio Rogue Factor, was originally released almost exactly year ago. In the words of our review, the game “has a blend of exploration, puzzles, and combat that, while familiar, pushes you to really pay attention to the world around you in a way that’s both compelling and occasionally frustrating."

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (October 9, 2026)

Capcom’s RPG sequel is getting a new ‘Dark Arisen’ edition with fresh content and QOL improvements as it launches on the Switch 2. Jarrett Green reviewed the game for IGN when it was first released on PC, saying that it’s more than anything “a retelling and reimplementation of… wonderful ideas from the 2012 cult-classic.”

The Witch’s Bakery (October 14, 2026)

For the cozy gamers, The Witch’s Bakery places you in control of Lunne, a young witch who’s opening a new bakery in Paris. In the vein of something like Dave the Diver, each in-game day is split into multiple phases of managing your bakery and exploring the town while also using your magic to help your friends.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse (October 15, 2026)

The first 2D Castlevania game in almost 20 years narratively follows Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse, taking place a little over decade after that one’s story (which also serves as inspiration for the animated Netflix series). Mitchell Saltzman got the chance to preview the game for IGN, with particular praise for the combat, saying there’s “plenty of room to carve out your own personal playstyle thanks to the variety of weapons, Arcana, and relics.”

Tales of Eternia Remastered (October 16, 2026)

Tales of Eternia is getting a remake and returning to its original title. Previously localized as Tales of Destiny II in North America, Eternia was first released for the PS2 back in the 2000 as the third game in Namco’s Tales series.

Nintendo Switch Sports: Resort (October 22, 2026)*

In the tradition of what I consider some all-time greats, Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort, Nintendo recently announced Nintendo Switch Sports: Resort. The Switch 2 exclusive will feature 12 sports, a mix of classics like bowling and tennis as well as new sports like thumb wrestling, that use a combination of the Switch 2’s motion and mouse controls.

Final Fantasy Resonance (October 22, 2026)

This new Final Fantasy game technically adapts the FF mobile game Brave Exvius that was discontinued in 2025. More notably, however, it’s the first Final Fantasy game to embrace the new HD-2D graphics system popularized by modern classics like Octopath Traveler.

IGN’s own Michael Higham got the chance to check out the first couple of hours of gameplay, so you can learn more about how this one blends new and old Final Fantasy traditions in our hands-on preview.

One Piece: Grand Gourmet (October 23, 2026)

Yep, it’s a One Piece cooking game. This one feels like a real throwback to the glory days of Flash games, which I deeply appreciate. The management sim puts you in charge of a restaurant, going on expeditions to acquire new ingredients and recipes while encountering over 400 characters from one of the greatest manga (and anime) series of all time.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (October 23, 2026)

Yep, it’s that time of year. For the next CoD release, Activision is following up the return to Black Ops by bringing us back to the Modern Warfare series. Yep, that means the return of iconic characters like Ghost. It’s not all nostalgia, though, with plenty of new additions like an extraction game mode called DMZ. You can learn more about what to expect from the shooter sequel in our interview with Infinity Ward.

Check out what’s included in the “physical” copies of Modern Warfare 4 for Switch 2

ANOMALITH (October 28, 2026)

This third-person action shooter puts you in control of 17-year-old Reona Minazuki, a professional ‘Diver’ that explores deadly ‘Anomaly Zones’ for the government while searching for her lost friend. The Steam listing offers the rather interesting description that the game is “steeped in the atmosphere of liminal spaces and Showa-era retro aesthetics.”

Hello Kitty Party Land (October 29, 2026)

Not too long after we got our hands on Hello Kitty Island Adventure, the iconic Sanrio character is returning for yet another cute and cozy game. This one is a party game in the tradition of classics like Mario Party, featuring more than 40 minigames and over 140 Sanrio characters.

Steins;Gate Re:Boot (October 29, 2026)

If you’re familiar with Steins;Gate, potentially one of the most acclaimed anime of all time, you might be aware that it’s actually based on a visual novel dating back to 2009. That visual novel is getting the good old remake treatment, which will include the addition of new endings.

Metaphor Re:Fantazio (November 12, 2026)

This new IP from Atlus, best known for the SMT and Persona series, features similar mechanics around turn-based combat and social links. Instead of playing as a high schooler, though, you take on the role of Will, a young man who seeks to bring justice to a fantasy world facing its first version of an election. We gave the game a solid 9/10 when it first dropped on PC, and it even landed as our top RPG of 2024.

Barbie Rewind (November 12, 2026)

This collection will come with 16 classic Barbie games that were originally released between 1991 and 2007, as well as one unreleased game, Barbie: Vacation Adventure. Funnily enough, this happens to be one of the only games daring enough to announce a release date in the November crossfires of GTA 6.

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ (November 19, 2026)

The rogue-like classic we called “non-stop fun” is making its way to Switch 2 with a fully packed Repentance+ edition, which includes all released expansions.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (December 3, 2026)

In the lead-up to Xenoblade Genesis, an entirely new game in DADSS’s iconic RPG series, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is getting the Switch 2 edition treatment. The port will also be available as a digital upgrade pack for anyone who already owns the game. IGN’s reviewer tackled the 150-hour campaign, which he considered worth the time for “great characters and addictive tactical combat.”

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (December 3, 2026)

A new addition to the monster-taming Dragon Quest spin-off series is coming to Switch 2 this December. The RPG will star two protagonists, Bianca and Nera, who are trying to find a cure for their fathers. The girls end up in the Kingdom of Witherwood, where you can catch, train, and battle with some adorable monsters.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation (April 8, 2027)

We officially have a release date for the third and final part of Square Enix’s FF7 remake. Titled Revelation, the final arc of the trilogy will pick up immediately after Rebirth, with Cloud and co. working to stop Sephiroth. Aside from the continued revamped graphics, the third remake will introduce even more battle customization. Square Enix has also confirmed that the game will receive two new expansions: Story DLC 1: Sephiroth and Story DLC 2: Vincent & the Turks.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation is already up for preorder with a spread of editions available for PC, Xbox, PS5, and Switch 2.

Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Unknown Release Dates

There are plenty more Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games in development that don’t have a solid release date yet. Here are some more games we know are on the way, including the highly-anticipated 10th generation of Pokémon:

• Turok Origins - Fall 2026
• The Eternal Life of Goldman - 2026
• Witchbrook - 2026
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2026
• Danganronpa 2x2 - 2026
• The Duskbloods- 2026
• Valheim - 2026
• Stellar Blade - 2026
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Remake) - 2026
• Pokémon Winds - 2027
• Pokémon Waves - 2027
• Xenoblade Genesis - 2027
• Kingdom Hearts IV - Late 2027
• LEGO Skylines - 2027
• Resident Evil Veronica - 2027
• Haunted Chocolatier - TBA

Looking for specific recommendations? Check out our top-reviewed Switch 2 games so far

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DLSS 5 Will Be Coming to Older Graphics Cards After All

Nvidia's DLSS 5 neural rendering tech officially debuted yesterday in NBA 2K27, and it's only supported on current-generation RTX 5000 graphics cards. But it seems like that'll change over time.

On Nvidia's forums, an employee claimed that the company will be expanding DLSS 5 support to RTX 40 series graphics cards at some point, but we're probably going to wait a while for it. He said, "Our current focus is on optimizing performance for the GeForce RTX 50 Series with model updates expected later this fall," but noted that "once RTX 50 Series performance is more fully tuned, we plan to work on expanding official support to the GeForce RTX 40 Series."

So, it seems like the company's focus, at least for now, is to get it running smoother on current-generation graphics cards before retrofitting it to its Ada Lovelace architecture. That makes a lot of sense, too. I've briefly messed around with the technology in NBA 2K27, and I was surprised by how subtle the changes were, at least compared to some of the nightmare fuel I've seen on Reddit. But even though the technology did make NBA 2K27 look better, it had a massive impact to performance, and I was testing it on an RTX 5090.

Turning on DLSS 5 on my main system brought the pre-frame-gen frame rate down from around 57-60 fps down to around 37 fps, a pretty massive 43% performance drop. If that's the performance hit on the most powerful graphics card on the market, I'm not confident about how well something like the RTX 4080 would handle it, especially with its older Tensor Cores.

It's clear that Nvidia has made a lot of headway in optimizing the technology since it was first revealed back in March, though. Back then, Nvidia needed two RTX 5090s to even run it, and now Team Green claims that it has improved model performance by around 5x. There's a possibility that with enough optimization, the performance hit will shrink over time. But, until I actually see that, I'm going to remain skeptical.

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D&D Long Rest Tavern Has a Clever Premise but I Wish It (Literally) Went Deeper | IGN Preview

Key Preview Takeaways:

• The early game is a bit too hands-off since you have to hire employees to do most of what needs doing.
• I really, really wished I could’ve built out on floors above and below rather than just across.
• Once it picks up steam, Long Rest Tavern’s gameplay loop gets really enjoyable.

I'll be honest: if any of the D&D parties I've been involved in walked into my place of business, I'd call the militia immediately. That just isn't going to end well. But in the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern, I was able to serve drinks and offer a warm bed to some of the Forgotten Realms' more well-behaved adventuring bands. It ended up feeling like a pretty natural fit between world and mechanics. As a management game, it's a little bit on the basic side, but there is added depth to discover as your intrepid customers strike out to win fame and fortune, and maybe cut you in a little bit on the side.

Roll for Hospitality

Your innkeeper can come from any of the main D&D 5th Edition races and classes, though so far this is purely visual. Druids aren't better at growing hops, as far as I could tell. Regardless of their background, they have found themselves in possession of a run-down, abandoned, haunted tavern by the side of the road. I'd love to have seen the ad, because it definitely seems like kind of a scam at first. But in spite of everything, I took to befriending the resident spirit, cleaning up most of the mess, and getting everything looking nice and cozy.

This rendition of the Realms is very stylized, with a chill and charming storybook aesthetic. The various dwarves, elves, and tieflings that come through the door have big heads and tiny bodies, and are animated with exaggerated emotiveness. This, along with good use of color and contrast, makes it very easy to tell what's going on at any given time from a wyvern's-eye view. Your guests also need to be able to see their meals, though. So in addition to a bar and tables, you'll need to place light sources either on those tables or close by.

Parties will place their orders with the waiter, who then travels to the bar, waits for the bartender to fill the mugs, and then brings them to the table.

It takes at least three to run a tavern, so before I could open for business, I had to hire a bartender and a waiter. These are the tasks that your innkeeper avatar can't do themselves. Each available staff member has different stats to reflect how efficient they are at pouring pints, cooking, waiting tables, and cleaning up. They also come with one positive or negative trait, like taking longer to get tired or levelling up slower. Their daily wages, of course, tend to reflect their skill level. What a wondrous, fantastical world this is!

Opening Night

There is no bar seating in the Long Rest Tavern. Rather, parties will place their orders with the waiter, who then travels to the bar, waits for the bartender to fill the mugs, and then brings them to the table. At least it saves the heroes the trouble of crowding around the taps and trying to wave and yell out over loud conversations to get a refill. It did feel a little odd to me that I couldn't directly help out with this process, since it means a lot of standing around early on. You can talk to an employee to make them work faster for a limited period of time, and it's up to you whether you want to imagine that as a berating or a pep talk. But especially those first few nights it kind of felt like my main job was to stare creepily at my customers.

Once a party has finished their brews and left a proper mess in the process, it was my job to clean up the table to be ready for the next customers. You can eventually hire someone to do this as well, but I didn't have anything better to do, and I was feeling a bit awkward about not contributing anything to the business other than start-up capital I probably inherited from a rich uncle or something. Satisfied guests will leave nice tips and increase the Renown of your tavern as they spread the word, which eventually attracts more prestigious guests.

New opportunities come with new challenges, though. The low-level scrubs who make up your starting clientele are more than delighted to gulp cheap ale by the pint. Kids these days with a +1 Base Attack Bonus and no magic items are always going out to get absolutely trashed on Fantasy Michelob Ultra. But if some proper toughs with a few successful quests under their belt wander in, they're going to start asking for fancy IPAs or whatever possibly cursed liquor the bards in Waterdeep are promoting these days.

And so my little inn took on a side business as a brewery. The ingredients for the lower-level libations can simply be ordered from the local grocer. But more advanced recipes require a bit of danger. We'll come back to that, though, because the next step was getting some beds set up so weary and/or completely sloshed aspiring champions could sleep off their hangovers.

Growing Pains

While I appreciated the gradually increasing complexity of running my business, this is where I started to get a bit frustrated with the fact that Long Rest Tavern only features one buildable level. I don't know what the zoning codes on the Sword Coast look like, but it would be really nice to have my brewery down in the cellar and the guest rooms upstairs. Having to fit everything onto a single, somewhat cramped flat surface was a little bit annoying, and made my inn feel less like a real place. If I could make one request, it would definitely be allowing multiple floors.

As my inn became more cramped, though, the world also opened up with the introduction of a regional map that allowed me to share quests with any party who had stayed the night previously. Each quest has a difficulty class that must be beaten by rolling a d20, featuring a great little animation to sell that D&D feeling. And different parties are better suited to some than others, both based on the type of party they are, the type of challenge, their level, and the special traits each of their members might possess.

In exchange for your intel, a successful group of heroes will bring back reagents and ingredients for you that become necessary for higher-level recipes. These concoctions can then attract higher-level parties who can go on more dangerous adventures for more potent and sought-after goodies, and so on. I liked the way this emphasized the role of the tavern in the overall regional adventurer economy. At this point, it really did feel like this was the place newly-created player characters showed up to seek rumors of treasure and glory.

From here, things settled into a comfortable rhythm. By day, my boarders would follow my tips out into the treacherous wilds, hopefully not die, and return with ingredients. By night, I'd serve my latest concoctions to increasingly prestigious and demanding guests – it's even possible, we were told, to get some big shots like Minsc from the Baldur's Gate series passing through. And as my treasure chest swelled, I unlocked new machines like a cider press and fresh decorations to keep the new guests impressed. Adding more bedrooms means being able to get more quests done.

It would have been neat if I could invite different bards to play and entertain my guests and staff.

This is all accompanied by some delightfully jaunty tavern music, though it comes from nowhere in particular. It would have been neat if I could invite different bards to play and entertain my guests and staff. There are a couple other odd limitations, too, like the fact that the starting bar counter – the only one I saw, though it's possible something bigger unlocks later – can only stock two kinds of drinks. So it didn't take long for me to have far more recipes than I was allowed to serve, which felt unfortunate.

The next step is adding food to the menu, and I only got to mess with that a little bit in the time I had with the demo. All in all, despite its limitations, running a small business in a recognizable fantasy setting was both rewarding and relaxing in Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern. Getting to roll some dice during the day is a snappy, exciting shot of adventure to break up the evenings of running around cleaning up after the intrepid heroes of the Realms. And the steady stream of unlocks kept me wanting to grow my little establishment, even as it made me lament the lack of stairs.

You'll be able to pull up a chair at the tavern yourself in 2027.

While you're here, check out these recent previews of other big upcoming games we've checked out recently!

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Final Fantasy Maker Square Enix Denies Rumors That It's Going Private

Final Fantasy developer Square Enix has spoken out to address rumors that it's going private.

Japanese business magazine Sentaku recently reported that Square Enix was looking into going private, leading to a nearly 12% increase in the company's stock price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. But this is not the case, Square Enix has said, responding to the claim.

"The September issue of the monthly magazine Sentaku carried a report regarding the possibility of Square Enix Holdings Co., LTD. (the 'Company') going private. However, this information was not announced by the Company," Square Enix said in a statement. "No consideration is currently being given within the Company to taking the Company private."

The news comes amid wider consolidation across the gaming industry. EA was recently acquired by a Saudi Arabian investment group and taken private, which has led to concerns from both fans and EA employees about what its new owners will do. Will they continue to invest in single-player games from BioWare and leverage beloved IP like Dead Space, or will they go heavy on microtransactions and live-service games? It'll be a while before we can really see the effects of the acquisition and EA's decision to go private, but naturally, a report like this for Square Enix can lead to rampant speculation about the company's future.

Square Enix itself has made a lot of changes this decade, with arguably the biggest adjustment being when it off-loaded a lot of its western studios, such as Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, in 2022. These teams were acquired by Embracer Group, meaning Square Enix no longer has the rights to franchises like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex. The company has also undergone multiple rounds of layoffs over the last few years, but has managed to soldier on.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Extended

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 developer Infinity Ward has announced that the playable beta for the next first-person shooter in the long-running franchise has been extended until 10pm PT tonight/1am ET tomorrow morning.

"A little more time on the clock," the studio posted on its X account. We see you grinding out those Beta Rewards and camos, so we’re giving you some extra time. The #MW4 Open Beta is extended until 10 PM PT tonight. 2XP + Double Weapon XP stay active until close. Enjoy!"

Infinity Ward has already updated the beta, most recently to address TTK criticisms and tweak the weapons, but they also pushed changes out to beta testers last week as well.

It's been an unusual beta this year in the sense that a fan-favorite character's haircut has been the subject of some controversy, and the beta also included a single-player mission for the first time ever.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is due out on October 23 (although for those that preorder, you'll get access to the campaign on October 16) for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, though it won't be included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on day one this year.

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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Has Finished Shooting Its Performance Capture, Confirms Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog's next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, has wrapped shooting its performance capture.

Naughty Dog confirmed in a new social media post that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has concluded its "cinematic shoot." This means that all of the story content has been captured by the actors and likely suggests that the game is entering its final stages. Performance capture often takes years, with actors performing the game in chunks as the team simultaneously continues to create the game.

"See you, space cowboy..."
That is a wrap on the very ambitious Intergalactic cinematic shoot! This cast killed it! Cannot wait to show you their incredible work when the time is right! pic.twitter.com/WgqgcHGm8K

— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) August 31, 2026

For reference, The Last of Us Part 2 wrapped performance capture in April 2019, roughly a year before the game's release in June 2020. However, Naughty Dog had initially planned for that game to release in February 2020 before a delay pushed it to May 2020. Once COVID happened, the game was briefly delayed once more to June 2020.

With that said, it's possible that Intergalactic is just a year away from launch. A 2027 release has been rumored and speculated for a while, but nothing has been confirmed by Naughty Dog. There is a PlayStation State of Play later this week, so it's possible that Naughty Dog will share new details on the game there. It has been nearly two years since the title was announced, and Naughty Dog hasn't said much about it since its reveal.

Fans have also been frustrated that Naughty Dog hasn't had a game since 2020, but that was never part of the plan. The studio was meant to release The Last of Us Online between The Last of Us 2 and Intergalactic, but its cancellation created a more significant gap in releases for the studio. Going forward, there likely won't be big generational gaps as Naughty Dog has multiple projects in development, which are speculated to be Uncharted 5 and The Last of Us Part 3.

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The Best Deals Today: LEGO Star Wars, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Jurassic Park 4K Collection, and More

A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save on Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Nintendo Switch 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Civilization VII, and more. Check out our top picks for Sunday, August 30, below.

Jurassic World 4K 7-Movie Collection for $69.99

The Jurassic series is home to some of the most iconic movies ever, and today, you can score this seven-film collection on 4K Blu-ray for $69.99. This collection packs in the original Jurassic Park trilogy, plus all four Jurassic World films.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for $39.99

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a very ambitious pair of remakes, breathing new life into these classics. Dragon Quest II especially saw huge additions to its story, making this the definitive version of the game. Amazon has discounted copies of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake down to $39.99, which is one of the best prices we've seen since release. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake beautifully concludes this trilogy, recapturing the retro magic of the originals while giving them a modern facelift."

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with MTG Card for $34.99

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale today for $34.99 at Amazon. This physical version of the game includes an exclusive Zack Fair Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy card, which is perfect for fans and collectors alike. If you've yet to experience this massive RPG, take a chance and pick up a copy this weekend at a discount. It's pretty great exploring beyond Midgar on the Switch 2, just saying.

Save on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is one of the biggest hits of the year, and you can save a few dollars on physical copies today at Woot. In our 7/10 review, we wrote, "Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a deeply funny and equally personal civilization simulator fueled by your creativity, but ridiculous sharing restrictions put a dark cloud over its otherwise delightful paradise."

Resident Evil Requiem for $53.99

Target has Resident Evil Requiem on sale this weekend for $53.99. If you've yet to play the latest RE game, this is a great time to do so. Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy join forces to defeat a sinister new threat in a game that combines tense horror with brutal action combat. DLC is planned to be released in the future, so you can catch up now before the next story is out.

Nintendo Switch 2 for $399.99

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to increase in price in just a few weeks, but today, you can save on a Grade A Refurbished unit at Woot and take home a console for $399.99. According to Woot, these units have "been inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage & has successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user's personal information." All of the original accessories are included as well, so you won't need to pick up a Dock or anything like that.

LEGO Star Wars: A New Hope Tantive IV Set for $55.99

The Tantive IV is one of the most iconic ships in Star Wars, acting as a key piece of the opening to Star Wars: A New Hope and the first-ever ship to appear in the franchise. If you're a fan of LEGO Star Wars, this LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary set is a must-add to any collection at $55.99.

Nioh 3 for $39.99

Nioh 3 released in early February, and you can save $30 off a PS5 copy today at Best Buy. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Nioh 3 delivers best-in-class combat that revitalizes the established formula with a fantastic split between Samurai and Ninja styles, as well as a triumphant move to an open-world structure."

Save on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition

Woot has physical copies of Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition on sale today for $59.99. In our review of the Switch 2 Edition, we wrote, "If you’re yet to try this masterpiece then this is the best place to jump in, and if you’ve already got a copy of the original then the performance upgrades alone make the upgrade price worth it." For those who care about owning games physically, this is a must-add for any Switch 2 collection.

LEGO Harry Potter Book Nook for $76.99

If you're a Harry Potter fan and collect the books, this LEGO Book Nook could be a wonderful way to spruce up your shelf. This set builds out the legendary Hogwarts Express, with Harry and Ron set to board. While this LEGO set normally costs $99.99, you can pick this up today for $76.99 at Amazon.

Save on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the ultimate version of the first chapter in the Final Fantasy VII remake series, following Cloud Strife and the party from the very beginning through the escape from Midgar. You can score Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch 2. If you want to prepare for Final Fantasy VII Revelation next year, this is where to start your journey.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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