Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition sees Agent 47 and his penchant for disguises and creative murders arrive on Nintendo’s newest console. The Switch 2’s Signature Edition is a comprehensive package, featuring the full campaigns for Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 (2018), and Hitman 3 (2021), along with Contracts mode, Escalation, Elusive Target arcades, the relatively new (and excellent) Freelancer mode, Sniper Assassin mode, featured live content, and everything from both the Hitman 2 Expansion Pack and Hitman 3 Deluxe Pack. That includes cosmetics, locations like Haven Island and The Bank, and side missions such as the Seven Deadly Sins and Special Assignments campaigns.
The only content not included are three specific Elusive Target arcade contracts–Replication, The Base, and The Oroborous–and the Sarajevo Six bonus contracts. You can purchase all of this content on the Nintendo eShop for $5 each, but it’s disconcerting that these missions are gated behind paid DLC in the first place. The Sarajevo Six is the latest piece of significant DLC for the game, but it still came out two years ago after previously being exclusive to the PlayStation 4 version of Hitman 2, so you’d expect it to be included in a package that already costs $60. The Elusive Target contracts are even more egregious because they were previously released as free updates many years ago. These packs include cosmetics, which is probably the justification for selling them, but I think people would be a lot happier if the actual gameplay content was separated and included in the initial purchase. Having said that, you’re still getting dozens upon dozens of hours of Hitman to sink your teeth into. It’s an exhaustive package, even with parts missing.
Ultimately, this is still a solid collection–it just plays better everywhere else.
Of course, the big question regarding this port is: How’s the performance? Unlike the Switch version of Hitman 3, which required cloud streaming to run at all, the Signature Edition runs natively on the Switch 2 but falls short of other versions of the game in several areas. It’s not terrible, but there are clearly better places to play if you’re interested in killing people with a bald, barcoded assassin.
Visually, it looks good both docked and in handheld mode, whether you’re throwing axes at faces at a Paris fashion show, tampering with open-wheel race cars in Miami, or solving a whodunit at an opulent estate in Dartmoor. It appears to be 1080p when docked and 720p in handheld mode, so you lose some of the detail available on other platforms, and there is some occasional shimmering on certain objects. The Switch 2’s HDR implementation also doesn’t function properly when playing handheld, resulting in an overly bright image that makes certain aspects of the game, like the map, unreadable. Fortunately, you can at least turn this off in the system settings.
The framerate fluctuates wildly whenever you’re not in a small room.
Performance in the Signature Edition is uneven, utilizing an uncapped 60fps that varies from moment to moment depending on what’s happening on screen. If you’re in a small room by yourself, you can see the frame rate reach its upper limits, but it fluctuates wildly everywhere else. I never noticed any substantial drops, even when dealing with large crowds of NPCs, but playing in handheld mode fares best, as the Switch 2’s built-in Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) does a decent job of making the fickle frame rate feel smoother than it does when docked, where VRR is unavailable. Playing on a TV just feels unpleasant, even if the game’s methodical pacing somewhat mitigates this. There aren’t any graphics settings to tinker with either. This isn’t out of the ordinary for a console game, but the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Hitman did let you cap the frame rate at 30fps for a more stable experience.
While playing in handheld mode is the way to go for more consistent performance, that doesn’t mean it’s great for taking Hitman on the go. The death knell for this port is the Signature Edition’s always-online requirement. This restriction has been part of the game since 2016, so it’s hardly surprising, but it’s disappointing that IO Interactive hasn’t found an alternative solution that allows you to reap the full benefits of the Switch 2’s portability. You can still play the game offline, but it’s a badly diluted experience, lacking progression, rewards, challenges, and level mastery; essentially, everything that adds replayability and a sense of accomplishment is absent unless you’re connected to the Hitman servers. If you’re playing through the campaigns for the first time, it’s mostly fine, but anything beyond this is significantly stripped back due to a rigid requirement.
Hitman 3 is one of our favorite games–it was picked for GameSpot’s Best of 2023.
Due to these issues and the game’s performance problems, it’s tough to recommend Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition. Not only are other versions of the game regularly cheaper–and sometimes free–but they also run and look better, both on TVs/monitors and handheld devices like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally. The Switch 2 port is certainly playable (albeit compromised), and the World of Assassination trilogy remains fantastic, but even amidst the excitement of a shiny new console, Agent 47’s latest Nintendo outing is a letdown.
Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 and its initial wave of accessories have made it into fans’ hands, players have been surprised to discover that Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 supports gyro controls.
The new controller, available exclusively through Nintendo Switch Online and at select physical Nintendo stores, looks almost exactly like an original GameCube controller but features some key upgrades. The original c-stick doubles as the Switch 2’s new C-button, which will open GameChat, and the internals have been re-arranged for a more responsive d-pad, according to a parts breakdown on Reddit.
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The most surprising new addition is the gyroscope, which wasn’t mentioned by Nintendo in the lead-up to the Switch 2’s release. Surprised fans instead discovered the added functionality themselves upon unboxing the new controller–such as Japanese Splatoon content creator Sashibu, who posted to X about the new option to play Splatoon with a GameCube controller.
Gyroscopic controls were first introduced to mainstream gaming with the Wii MotionPlus in 2009, and have remained in use by Nintendo in each of their consoles since. A decent number of Switch titles make use of gyroscopic controls for aiming (the Wii and Wii U both made us of a sensor bar), while some also use them in more novel ways.
When the GameCube controller for the Switch 2 was first announced, Nintendo warned that it was only compatible with GameCube titles in the Nintendo Switch Online Classics library. The company later clarified that it could be used with any game on the Switch 2, but that issues may arise due to lacking features or buttons found on other controllers. The addition of gyro controls and the C-Button seems to contradict the idea that the controller is designed exclusively for GameCube games on Switch 2 (none of which support gyro input) but consider yourself warned.
The GameCube controller is available to order only for Nintendo Switch Online members, with a limit of one per person. The controller can also be bought in person at select Nintendo stores.
Every GameCube Game Coming To Switch 2's Switch Online Library, Including At Launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived, and call me crazy but I’ve opted to celebrate its launch by playing the same game I played day one on the original Switch: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is of course an enhanced version with visual upgrades, faster loading times, and support for the Zelda Notes service via the Nintendo Switch App on your mobile device. It’s admittedly a fairly modest upgrade in terms of actual new features or content, but a welcome one, and it makes this undoubtedly the best way to play a sprawling epic that still stands tall as one of the greatest achievements in Nintendo’s iconic adventure series.
Before we get to what’s new, here’s what IGN said about Breath of the Wild in our original review:
Yes, Breath of the Wild is a 10 out of 10 game. It was a 10 out of 10 eight years ago, it’s a 10 out of 10 today, and it will probably remain a 10 out of 10 until the end of time. It’s just one of those milestone games that will be remembered as being hugely influential upon so many great games that were released in its wake, from Ghost of Tsushima to Halo Infinite and Elden Ring. Those incredible open worlds and many more have clearly been inspired by Breath of the Wild’s groundbreaking approach to experimental and emergent gameplay, and I’ve got no doubt that it will continue to influence game developers for many years to come.
Therefore, this is not a re-review of Breath of the Wild. Instead, it’s some early observations based on my first few hours back in Hyrule in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
It runs at 4K when docked and 1080p in handheld mode, and both look as sharp as a Master Sword’s edge.
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This is Breath of the Wild as It Should Have Always Been
Gaming landmark that it was, Breath of the Wild almost seemed too ambitious for the original Switch – in fact it ran so poorly in parts that I really pity the poor folks who were somehow playing the Wii U version at the time. At any rate, the Switch 2 version has finally delivered Breath of the Wild as I assume the developers intended. It runs at 4K when docked and 1080p in handheld mode, and both look as sharp as a Master Sword’s edge. HDR is now supported also, and the kingdom of Hyrule really pops as a result – particularly once the blood moon is hanging in the sky above or the blue glow of a shrine can be glimpsed in the distance.
Of course, that resolution jump does have some downsides – the clarity it brings only makes it more obvious how basic a lot of the texture work on things like rocks and logs is when viewed up close, and it also doesn’t really clear up the jagged edges on blades of grass and the like. Still, the character models look fantastic, and more importantly it’s all so much smoother in motion than it was before thanks to the consistently 60fps framerate.
That Means You Can Now Explore Korok Forest Without Your Switch 2 Suffering a Nervous Breakdown
Pretty much the first thing I did when I hopped back into Breath of the Wild on Switch 2 was to beam myself directly into the Korok Forest, since that seemed like the best way to stress test this version’s improved framerate. Setting foot into the Korok Forest in Breath of the Wild on the original Switch forced the system to stutter like a shy Goron on a first date, but here in the Switch 2 it runs as smooth as goat butter.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Screenshots
In fact, no matter where I’ve roamed in this enhanced Breath of the Wild, the framerate has stayed locked at 60fps, whether I was shield-surfing down the slopes of the Hebra Mountains or scrapping with large groups of moblins in Hyrule Field. No matter what I do or where I go, Breath of the Wild on Switch 2 has been more stable than a barn full of Hyrulian horses. It really is a big step up.
No matter what I do or where I go, Breath of the Wild on Switch 2 has been more stable than a barn full of Hyrulian horses.
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While the Framerate Now Holds Firm, the Weapons Still Break
Breath of the Wild on Switch 2 might look and load to the modern standards we’ve come to expect in 2025, but it otherwise plays in almost the exact same way that it did back on the original Switch. That’s either a really good thing, if, like me, you were a big fan of the sandbox structure, shrine-hunting, and unprecedented sense of freedom. However, if you tried Breath of the Wild on the original Switch and you bounced off it because the weapon degradation system ticked you off – and I know quite a number of people did – or perhaps you simply prefer an old-fashioned Assassin’s Creed style of open-world that leads you around by the nose instead of giving you the freedom to find your own fun, then you’re unlikely to change your mind with this Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
The core Breath of the Wild adventure has been preserved, nothing has been tinkered with – at least nothing that’s been obvious to me in my first few hours with this Switch 2 port. If this style of Zelda game wasn’t your cup of tea before, then this is still that same flavour of tea. It’s just been poured into a noticeably prettier cup.
Loading Times Have Been Sped Up Significantly
It’s also a cup of tea that is served substantially faster, as this Switch 2 version of Breath of the Wild has had its loading times cut dramatically. Of course, that might not sound like the most sexy of features. You probably won’t want to invite your friends over to marvel at how quickly your game boots up, and you’re not going to buy a brand new TV to show off the rapid-fire rate at which Breath of the Wild now gets in and out of fast travel. But it becomes a meaningful difference the further you get into the main quest, because so much of Breath of the Wild involves hopping back and forth from one side of the sprawling map to the other searching for shrines or returning to quest givers and so on, and cutting down the time spent staring at the loading screen becomes hugely important after a while. In fact, you barely have enough time to watch the little animated silhouettes anymore, and you virtually have to speed read the loading screen pro tips!
There Is Some New Content, it’s Just on Your Phone Instead of Your Switch 2
Along with the performance upgrades, there is some new content to be found in Breath of the Wild on Switch 2, but you’re going to have to keep a phone or tablet handy in order to access it. By pairing your game with the Nintendo Switch App on your mobile device, you can get access to the Zelda Notes suite of tools. One enables voice directions much like Google Maps, which is handy for tracking down shrines, enemies, or even those hundreds of Korok seeds that are scattered across the map. It works as advertised, and will automatically adjust even when you beam in and out of fast travel. Since I’ve already completed Breath of the Wild I was fine with map spoilers, but I like that there’s a toggle to disable them if you’re a newcomer.
125 audio logs have been spread around the map as well, which are essentially recordings of Princess Zelda making observations on certain places and characters. These are signalled by a pinging proximity sensor in the phone app, and when you find the sweet spot they’re added to a collection of recordings that you can playback on your phone whenever you like. Theoretically, that is, because I can’t really see myself listening to any of these more than once. While I’ve only found a few so far, they’ve been pretty inessential anecdotes like Zelda describing the hospitality she was once treated to by Lurelin villagers, or explaining why the mayor of Hateno village had trouble selling Purah’s house. If you’re a completionist then these small scraps of backstory are yet another collectible to search for, but I doubt I’ll bother seeking them all out myself.
There’s also detailed stat tracking of your travels and enemy kills, the ability to share an item with a friend via the generation of a QR code if you’re particularly proud of that hearty meal you just made, as well as a daily bonus which is like a wheel of fortune you can trigger once a day to give you a prize like replenishing your hearts on the spot. One of them even allows you to repair a broken weapon! Most of these are welcome and useful additions, my only wish is that they were just added in-game rather than accessed through my phone. Sure, I do have my phone beside me at all times, even when I sleep at night. I’m not proud of that. However, I don’t really want to drain my phone battery if I don’t have to, and I feel like things like voice directions and audio logs could have easily been added into Zelda itself, saving me from playing through with both hands on the controller and my phone balanced on my knees.
You Can Now Add a Second Save File
Now, I had planned on spending the $10, or in my case, $20 AUD to upgrade my existing copy of Breath of the Wild to the Nintendo Switch 2 edition, mainly because it seemed like a relatively small asking price to be able to finally play at a higher resolution and stable framerate. In my mind, I was only going to play my existing save game for a few hours of fun before I got stuck into some of the other Switch 2 launch games. However, as it turns out eight years is quite a long time, and at least in my case it’s long enough for me to have forgotten large parts of the Breath of the Wild story and its various shrines and quests, and I’ve found myself sucked back in and eager for another full playthrough. Luckily, this Switch 2 version adds a second save game, and I fully intend on starting the story over again – so it’s nice that I can do so without having to write over my original completed save and lose the hundreds of hours I invested in Breath of the Wild back in 2017.
So there you have it, that’s a very quick look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. 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. We’ve got plenty more Nintendo Switch 2 launch coverage to come in the days and weeks ahead, so be sure to keep checking IGN for updates.
Tristan Ogilvie is a Senior Video Editor at IGN’s Sydney office.
The Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip is notable because it has built-in back buttons, which is one of the major perks of the Switch 2 Pro Controller, which, is also back in stock at Walmart.
Take a closer look at the new Joy-Con 2 Controllers and related accessories below. For more gear, you can browse our huge list of third-party Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, which includes budget wheel attachments, ergonomic grips, carrying cases, and more.
Though the Joy-Con 2 Controllers are slightly larger than the original model, they share the same general design. Motion controls, (improved) HD Rumble, NFC support for Amiibo–these core features return along with a couple of new additions. The intriguing new mouse mode allows you to use a single controller like a computer mouse. Not all games will support this mode, but Civilization VII, a launch title, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, one of the most anticipated Switch 2 games of 2025, both offer mouse mode support. The right Joy-Con 2 Controller has the new C button to access the Switch 2’s GameChat feature.
Quality-of-life improvements include larger bumpers that should improve single Joy-Con controls, and the controllers magnetically attach to the console rather than clicking into place mechanically.
The set includes left and right Joy-Con 2 Controllers and a pair of wrist straps for $95 (or $94 at Walmart).
Alternatively, you can buy single Joy-Con 2 Controllers for $55 each. The left Joy-Con 2 has a light blue stripe running along the side that connects to the console for handheld mode.
The right Joy-Con 2 has a light red stripe, but it also has the GameChat button. If you only want one extra Joy-Con 2, it probably makes the most sense to pick this one, especially if you’re interested in GameChat.
As mentioned, the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip has the added bonus of two remappable back buttons. For some users, the back buttons might even be more appealing than the grip’s main feature: extending the battery life of your controllers while playing in docked mode.
If you’ve got a Switch 2 preorder coming in hot and you want to expand the storage capacity right off the bat, then Walmart has a deal that you don’t want to miss. For a very limited time, the Onn 256GB Micro SDXC Express Card is back in stock at a rock bottom price of $35.99. This listing went up in May, but I haven’t seen it in stock for shipping until today. As a comparison, the official Samsung 256GB MicroSDXC Express card is currently listed for $59.99 at Target.
Update: This deal might not be available for delivery for all zip codes. You can still choose in-store pickup.
Onn 256GB MicroSDXC Express Memory Card for $35.99
Onn is Walmart’s privately owned house brand, so you won’t find this memory card sold anywhere else. MicroSDXC Express cards are much faster than standard MicroSDXC cards and the Onn model is no different, with speeds of up to 800MB/s write and 600MB/s read. More importantly for gamers, the Switch 2 is compatible with and can take full advantage of the capabilities of the MicroSDXC Express format.
Check out these other Switch 2 accessories ahead of release
3-Pack amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2
I’d strongly suggest you pick up, at the very least, a screen protector and case to protect that $450 investment. These amFilm screen protectors and cases from Techmatte are guaranteed to fit your Switch 2 console. They’re pretty inexpensive to start with, but some coupon codes sweeten the deal all the same. Especially for screen protectors, you want something affordable so that you can cheaply replace it if it every gets cracked under use. AmFilm (TechMatte) is one of the best selling screen protectors on Amazon; I’ve used several myself over the years on various electronics and they work just as well as any other screen protector on Amazon.
These amFilm screen protectors and cases from Techmatte are guaranteed to fit your Switch 2 console. They’re pretty inexpensive to start with, but some coupon codes sweeten the deal all the same. Especially for screen protectors, you want something affordable so that you can cheaply replace it if it every gets cracked under use. AmFilm (TechMatte) is one of the best selling screen protectors on Amazon; I’ve used several myself over the years on various electronics and they work just as well as any other screen protector on Amazon.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Out on June 5
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are shipping out on June 5. If you weren’t able to secure yourself one of these early units, select retailers have mentioned that there will be more available on launch day. Follow our Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide for stock updates as soon as they go live. If you were able to secure a preorder, then check out the list of officially licensed Switch 2 accessories that are already up for preorder, including the all-new Switch 2 Pro controller.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
CRKD’s Fortnite-themed Neo S Wireless Controllers for PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile are on sale for their lowest prices yet at Amazon. There are three Fortnite Edition models to choose from, each of which is on sale for $48 (was $60). The Peely- and Raven-themed models launched in April and come with matching charging docks and in-game items. The other controller is the Fortnite Festival Edition, which launched back in December and comes with a 5-button fret attachment for Fortnite’s Guitar Hero-inspired game mode. All three models have pro-style features, including Hall Effect sticks and triggers, remappable back buttons, swappable stick caps, and adjustable settings.
Amazon has limited quantities of all three deals, so if you see one you want, snag it while you can. Since the Neo S connects via Bluetooth, you should be able to use them wirelessly on Nintendo Switch 2 as well. It is worth noting, however, that the Fortnite-themed versions of the Neo S have the Xbox face button layout, whereas other editions, such as the transparent model that’s discounted to $42.50 (was $50), match Nintendo’s labeling with X on top, A on the right, B on bottom, and Y on the left.
The Fortnite Festival Edition was designed by the team behind Guitar Hero and DJ Hero controllers. It’s reminiscent of the 4-fret attachment that slotted into the Game Boy Advance slot on the Nintendo DS. Playing Guitar Hero with the cartridge slot attachment was actually pretty fun, and the rectangular form factor of the Neo S makes holding the controller this way feel natural. It comes with a velcro wrist strap to keep it from flying across the room when you’re in the middle of a guitar solo and a microfiber drawstring bag for travel.
CRKD Neo S Purple Wave Controller: Fortnite Festival Edition
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Along with Nintendo Switch and PC, you can use the controller to play Fortnite Festival (and other games) on streaming platforms like Xbox Cloud Gaming on mobile devices. If you don’t like the purple color scheme, CRKD also released a Black Tribal edition of the Neo S with the 5-fret attachment for $60.
If you’re not interested in the fret attachment but still want a Fortnite-themed controller, the Peely and Raven models have the added bonus of being bundled with charging docks that double as display stands. Plus, the artwork is more “Fortnite” than the Purple Wave design. The graphics look like they were pulled from a Fortnite comic book. The Raven model comes with a code that unlocks The Viceroy Mark I Glider, while the Peely edition includes the Drip Dropper Glider. You can check out all three Fortnite Neo S Controller designs below.
CRKD Neo S Wireless Controllers – Fortnite Editions
Nintendo Switch owners can also save on the Fortnite-themed Nitro Deck+. Normally $80, you can get this handheld controller for $59.20 (was $80). Since CRKD’s Nitro Deck cradles the Switch and replaces the Joy-Con Controllers, it will not be compatible with Switch 2. It’s designed for Switch and Switch OLED consoles.
Additional stick tops are sold separately in bundles of eight. Amazon has stick top bundles in gray and orange/black for $13 (was $20) each. An eight-pack of black stick tops is also available, but this one costs the full $20 right now. You can customize trigger and stick sensitivity using the CRKD mobile app. The easy-to-use app is where you go to map inputs, including the pair of remappable back buttons. The Neo S has adjustable rumble and motion controls, though motion controls will only work on Nintendo Switch. Within the app, you can turn on optional preloaded configurations, including a turbo mode.
CRKD will launch an actual guitar controllers in the coming months. These were originally expected to release in June, but were pushed back to July/August. Officially licensed by Gibson Les Paul, the upcoming wireless controller will be available in two different color schemes: Blueberry Burst and Black Tribal. You can opt for the Xbox/PC version for $125-$135 or the Nintendo Switch/PC/legacy console edition for $115-$125. Neither model supports PS5 or PS4. You can preorderCRKD’s Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers at Amazon.
If you’re checking out the Nintendo Switch 2 preorders currently available at Amazon UK, or are checking the one you placed weeks ago, you may have noticed it’s scheduled to come after the console’s June 5th release date this week.
While this would normally be a cause for concern, we’ve determined this is not the case. While the current Nintendo Switch 2 product page at Amazon UK, for example, states a delivery date of June 7 with Prime delivery, this appears to be an error in Amazon’s stock and order management system.
When looking at reports of conversations with Amazon support reps, all customer service agents that have been spoken to have stated that Switch 2 preorders will still arrive on June 5th.
The reason for the inaccurately stated date on the site is likely due to how the website utilises its various systems to determine stock availability and delivery dates on the retailer’s huge scale.
Like how Amazon uses an automated, varied pricing system, instantly fluctuating prices for items based on availability and demand, the website applies the same sort of thinking to delivery times based on multiple factors.
These include elements like general shipping times, holidays, troublesome weather, and the specific location you’re order is going to.
In the Nintendo Switch 2’s case, Amazon UK’s advertised delay has likely come from the system calculating its many pre-orders for this one product going out at the same time.
Taking into account the number of packages, along with the number of local depot workers and delivery drivers available in each region, it looks like the system is adding extra days to account for adding strain that fulfilling all those orders would bring.
In reality, though, Amazon UK have seemingly already logistically planned for this, as it has done so for countless big product launches over the years, like the PlayStation 5 or original Nintendo Switch.
From our own experiences, including our own team’s preorders, these “delayed” estimates are usually updated closer to launch, and the item still turns up on your doorstep on release day.
Of course, there’s always the slight chance of local delivery delays or stock issues, but as of now, there’s no sign of that happening for the Switch 2. Everything points to Amazon delivering as promised.
If you’d like to be sure, however, you can reach out to Amazon UK yourself to check on your order via its customer service page.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
Lunar Remastered Collection’s physical edition is back in stock for Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One. The physical edition is exclusive to Amazon in the US and has been hard to secure since the two-game collection became available to purchase on launch day (April 18). The Nintendo Switch version in particular tends to sell out quicker than the PS4 and Xbox One versions. Lunar Remastered Collection’s physical edition retails for $55, five bucks more than the digital edition for consoles and PC.
The Lunar Remastered Collection includes enhanced versions of Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and its sequel, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete.
Both games feature retouched graphics, enhanced audio, new English localizations, and gameplay tweaks like optional battle speed increases to make the classic RPGs more approachable.
The Amazon-exclusive physical editions have reversible cover art featuring both Lunar and Lunar 2 by series illustrator and anime artist Toshiyuki Kubooka.
A digital version of the collection is also available for consoles and PC via Steam.
This collection offers a great way to experience two of the most important RPGs from the 16-bit and 32-bit console eras. The original Lunar: Silver Star Story is considered a landmark title in the Japanese RPG lineage and was one of the first console RPGs to feature voice acting, animated cutscenes, and CD-quality music thanks to its original platform, the Sega CD. It was later remade for PS1 and Sega Saturn as Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, which is the version included in the Lunar Remastered Collection. Its sequel, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue, also launched on PS1 and Saturn and built upon the gameplay and story presentation of the first game, featuring even more voiced dialogue and a larger cast.
Voice acting, cutscenes, and high-quality soundtracks are now common elements of video games, they were groundbreaking at the time–though the voice performances are now notorious for their uneven quality. However, the new Remastered Collection includes all-new English voice acting for both games–though the scripts for both remasters are based on the original localizations. Lunar Remastered Collection also includes the option to play with Japanese voice acting, and you can also swap between the new enhanced visuals or the PS1 visuals for both games.
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The Pokémon Company has announced the release date for the highly anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: October 16, 2025. Preorders begin on June 5.
There’s a new Pokémon Presents presentation set for July 22 “for the latest news and updates from the world of Pokémon.” The Pokémon Company also announced the release of brand-new Mega Evolution merchandise, available now on the Pokémon Center.
Players who buy either the physical or digital version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch get the option to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by buying a $10 upgrade pack from the Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition offers improved graphics and framerates.
The cover art has also been unveiled. It features the game’s main characters and their partner Pokémon battling a Mega-Evolved Pokémon at night in Lumiose City.
Here’s the official blurb:
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a new frontier for the Pokémon video game series, blending an RPG story unfolding in a single city with action elements and a real-time battle system unlike anything seen before in the franchise. Trainers can look forward to the beginning of a new adventure in Lumiose City — one woven by people and Pokémon together!
Switch 2 Edition box art for Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Fans can look forward to Mega Evolution–themed products and experiences as part of a larger celebration highlighting fan-favorite Mega-Evolved Pokémon. As part of this, Pokémon Center will release new apparel, accessories, plush and more featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon throughout the year.
Starting today, fans can collect giant pins featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, as well as shop from a capsule collection of apparel and accessories showcasing Mega Venusaur, Mega Gengar, Mega Lucario and more Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
The Switch version of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A box art.
Beginning next month, fans who preorder Pokémon Legends: Z-A at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada or the U.K. can receive a random Pokémon Sitting Cuties plush featuring Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile as a gift with a purchase.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A was first announced at last year’s Pokemon Presents, with a cinematic trailer showing off a futuristic Lumiose City. At the time, we were given very few details: just that it would be coming to Nintendo Switch this year, and some light Pokémon teases. We have since gotten a longer look at the game in a Pokemon Direct earlier this year, including seeing many of the Pokémon that will be available, a number of new characters, and the protagonist running all over the rooftops.
Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Level-5 has revealed that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will be a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title, and that players who already own the game on Switch 1 will be able to upgrade for just $2.59.
Compared to the Nintendo Switch version, Level-5 states that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will feature reduced load times, improved visuals, and a higher frame rate. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is set to retail for $62.58, reflecting the fact that a Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack from the Switch version will cost $2.59.
Fantasy Life i is a follow-up to a cult classic 3DS title where players can take on a variety of different jobs as they live their life in a fantasy world. After several delays, Fantasy Life i finally came out earlier this month and has been a surprise hit. The same post confirming the Switch 2 version of Fantasy Life i also reveals that 500,000 copies of the game have already been sold. That sales accomplishment is being celebrated with a free in-game gift for players who enter the code A5C9X7VR.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is now available for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. It will then come out on Nintendo Switch 2 as a June 5 launch title.
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