Nintendo Download: Hello Again, Neighbor!

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Welcome (or welcome back) to your personal island paradise – now enhanced for the Nintendo Switch 2 system! Enjoy improved graphics with enhanced resolution, Joy-Con 2 mouse control support, and a megaphone that lets you call for your residents by using the system’s built-in microphone. Plus, if you and your friends all have the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you can share your island in 12-player sessions online¹, including GameChat² and CameraPlay³ support. Also available now is the free update for all Animal Crossing: New Horizons players! Visit the new resort hotel run by Kap’n’s family, build a collaborative dreamscape with friends online on Slumber Island, collect new themed items and more. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game and free update are available today.
• Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics:
  • Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance – Follow Ike and his colorful band of soldiers-for-hire as a grand drama unfolds around them in this installment of the Fire Emblem series, originally released for the Nintendo GameCube system in 2005. Fully-voiced cutscenes and 3D maps accompany the return of the brutal battle system where your units are gone for good if they fall in a fight! Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is now available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on Nintendo Switch 2.

Demos:

• DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined – Rediscover a tale of plucky companions brimming with joy and heartbreak as you discover the truth behind why your kingdom is the only remaining island in the world. Featuring a new art style that blends diorama visuals with iconic character designs, a streamlined main story, Moonlighting system that allows two vocations to be equipped at once, and more. Experience a timeless classic in a whole new way when DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Feb. 5. Pre-purchase to receive an in-game costume for the Hero along with helpful items for the journey ahead. You can also try out a free demo of the game ahead of its launch – available on Nintendo eShop now!

Pre-orders:

• FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE – Step into the reimagined world of a beloved RPG classic with the award-winning FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, a retelling of the original story of FINAL FANTASY VII up to the escape from Midgar. Blending real-time action with strategic command in a hybrid battle system, you’ll join Cloud, a former SOLDIER wielding the iconic Buster Sword, as he takes on a mission that escalates into a struggle that will decide the planet’s future. Also included is FF7R EPISODE INTERmission, a side story starring Yuffie Kisaragi that offers a fresh perspective parallel to Cloud’s journey. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Jan. 22. Pre-order the early purchase edition to pre-load the game as soon as it’s released.
• DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS – Play as a nameless hero as you fight fiercely, making bold choices to restore peace and shape history in this tactical action game set during China’s Three Kingdoms period. With the most intense combat and largest armies in Dynasty Warriors history, your choices will influence the story and could alter historical events. With the paid DLC⁴ launching alongside the game, you can choose a different path and experience new developments that weren’t in the main story. DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS advances to the front line on Nintendo Switch 2 Jan. 22. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.

Game Trials:

• EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 – Score a touchdown with this new Game Trial featuring EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26! Nintendo Switch Online members can access the free Game Trial period starting today at 10 a.m. PT until Jan. 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you decide to purchase the game during or after this offer, you’ll keep all save data, so you won’t have to worry about losing your progress. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members can earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points⁵ by participating. As an added bonus, you can purchase EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 for 60% off until Jan. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Activities:

• Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC Event – Freeze Break – It’s just about time to dive into the next monthly limited-time event in the DK Island + Emerald Rush paid DLC for the Donkey Kong Bananza game! During the “Freeze Break” event, you’ll breeze through the frosty terrain of Freezer Layer for a chance to collect statues of Lord Fredrik and Tucks, who previously appeared in the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game for the Wii U system. This event will take place from Jan. 20 at 12 a.m. PT to Jan. 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Nintendo Music:

• Songs to Rally the Spirit – Prepare to take your place among the Greil Mercenaries with the Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance soundtrack – now available on Nintendo Music⁶. Relive memorable moments on the journey to restore peace to Tellius with tracks including “Ike’s Resolution,” “Against the Black Knight” and “Life Returns.” For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
• Nautical Notes – Set sail for new tunes from Shipshape Island, because the soundtrack from the Mario & Luigi: Brothership game is now available on Nintendo Music! Sink into dynamic tracks from the Nintendo Switch title, like “Brothership!” and “The Power of Bonds.”

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

• Supercharge Sale – Boost your gaming collection during the Supercharge Sale! Rev up your fun with great deals on a variety of digital games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 when you shop on Nintendo.com or Nintendo eShop on your device. These electric deals last through Jan. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/supercharge-sale/.

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:

• BEYBLADE X EVOBATTLE Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• MIO: Memories in Orbit – Available Jan. 20
• Overrogue: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
• The Rumble Fish 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Available Jan. 21

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• Arcade Archives TOUCHDOWN FEVER
• Axis Football 2026
• Battle Puzzle 2048 – Queens of the Abyss
• Big Game Bundle 10-in-1
• Bunninjutsu
• CASSETTE BOY
• City Bus Simulator – Available Jan. 20
• Cup Heroes: Handful Bundle – Available Jan. 17
• DEATH FOREST REMAKE
• Dirt Racing Bundle WildTrax & Rally – Available Jan. 16
• Draknek and Friends Puzzle Bundle
• Driving World Collection
• Earnest Evans Collection – Available Jan. 16
• EGGCONSOLE Mad Rider MSX2
• EmyLiveShow: Demons and Mistresses Tale
• Hextreme Void – Available Jan. 21
• Is it True? Castle True-or-False Quiz
• Jewel Match Solitaire L’Amour
• Kick it to Stickman
• Magical Magic World – Available Jan. 17
• Mighty Arms – Available Jan. 16
• Milo’s Dream – Available Jan. 16
• Moto Championship 26
• Mr. Whiskers Bubbles
• My Little Haven
• Nature Escapes 5 Collector’s Edition
• Popper Lands Colony
• Real Truck Simulator USA & Ultimate 4x4 Offroad & Real Car Driving Simulator Bundle
• Storm Chasing Sim 2025 – Tornado Hunter
• Stray of Lostcat
• Super Chipflake Ü: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel – Available Jan. 19
• Super Princess & Puzzle Collection: 18 Games in 1
• Tenshinouta: The Angel’s Verse
• Tenshi no Uta: The Angel Verse II: The Fallen Angel
• The End of the Beginning of Courage, Reasoning, and Seaweed 10
• The Lab – Escape Room – Available Jan. 16
• The Murder Hotel
• Voxel Panic
• Wall Of Insanity 2 – Available Jan. 20
• Word Quest Fantasy

For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it’s news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day.

¹ Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

² Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Compatible USB camera required for video features. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com. Games, systems, memberships and some accessories sold separately. Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.

³ Compatible USB camera required for video features. Sold separately.

⁴ Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.

⁵ A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point).

⁶ 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/

MORE ABOUT…

NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Splatoon 3, and Nintendo Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World. Members also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. Nintendo Switch 2 players can use the GameChat feature to connect with friends through voice, video or screen sharing (terms and requirements apply, visit support.nintendo.com). Those without a Nintendo Switch Online membership can still join the fun during the Open-Access Period, ending March 31, 2026. Additionally, members can access the Nintendo Music smart-device app to stream or download Nintendo soundtracks, create playlists, browse music by different categories and more. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online/.

NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE + EXPANSION PACK

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, retro SEGA Genesis games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately). Nintendo Switch 2 players can also access a library of classic Nintendo GameCube games, enhanced features for compatible Nintendo 64 games and upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (full version of games required to use content for that game; sold separately).

NINTENDO eSHOP

Nintendo eShop is a digital store that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems or Nintendo Switch 2.

Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems or Nintendo Switch 2 both on-device and from the Nintendo website.

PARENTAL CONTROLS AND MORE

Remember that Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 both feature parental controls that let adults manage the content and features their children can access, including GameChat. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about parental controls and other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/parental-controls/, https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/ or https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.

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