Nintendo has posted an updated Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of October 8, 2026, listing a mix of retail and digital-only releases for both Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2.
The update highlights several high-profile entries, including Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], and Sandlot's Earth Defense Force 5 on Nintendo Switch 2.
In its notice, Nintendo confirmed the timing and platform breakdown for the week.
Put plainly: Nintendo's eShop update lists multiple Switch and Switch 2 releases for the week beginning October 8, 2026, with select titles designated for retail and others for digital download.
Key confirmed entries and dates
- Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Capcom) — listed for Nintendo Switch 2 retail and marked as available October 9, 2026.
Capcom's Dragon's Dogma franchise has been a notable multi-platform success, and this Dark Arisen edition is part of the Switch 2 launch-week lineup in Japan.
- Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] (Square Enix) — included on the Nintendo Switch 2 retail list as part of the week's releases.
- Earth Defense Force 5 (Sandlot) — listed for Nintendo Switch 2 retail.
- Save the President — listed for Nintendo Switch download and marked available October 9, 2026.
Other Switch 2 retail entries called out by Nintendo include Boku to Tsuri Nikki, Mamon King for Nintendo Switch 2, and Once Upon a Katamari.
Switch 2 digital downloads announced for the week include Deck of Haunts, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Forever Ago, Jenny LeClue: Detectivu, and The Relic: First Guardian.
Nintendo also listed new and returning titles for the existing Nintendo Switch platform.
Retail and download entries for Switch include Boku to Tsuri Nikki, Anime Fitness: Ninja Workout, Neon Abyss 2, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble 3, and many indie and retro-style releases across the eShop catalog.
This schedule is specific to the Japanese eShop for the week of October 8, 2026.
Retail availability and digital launch windows are useful reference points for retailers, publishers, and players tracking Switch 2 adoption and software momentum in Japan.
For the most current details, Nintendo's official eShop listings and publisher announcements should be consulted.
The update highlights several high-profile entries, including Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], and Sandlot's Earth Defense Force 5 on Nintendo Switch 2.
In its notice, Nintendo confirmed the timing and platform breakdown for the week.
Put plainly: Nintendo's eShop update lists multiple Switch and Switch 2 releases for the week beginning October 8, 2026, with select titles designated for retail and others for digital download.
Key confirmed entries and dates
- Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Capcom) — listed for Nintendo Switch 2 retail and marked as available October 9, 2026.
Capcom's Dragon's Dogma franchise has been a notable multi-platform success, and this Dark Arisen edition is part of the Switch 2 launch-week lineup in Japan.
- Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] (Square Enix) — included on the Nintendo Switch 2 retail list as part of the week's releases.
- Earth Defense Force 5 (Sandlot) — listed for Nintendo Switch 2 retail.
- Save the President — listed for Nintendo Switch download and marked available October 9, 2026.
Other Switch 2 retail entries called out by Nintendo include Boku to Tsuri Nikki, Mamon King for Nintendo Switch 2, and Once Upon a Katamari.
Switch 2 digital downloads announced for the week include Deck of Haunts, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Forever Ago, Jenny LeClue: Detectivu, and The Relic: First Guardian.
Nintendo also listed new and returning titles for the existing Nintendo Switch platform.
Retail and download entries for Switch include Boku to Tsuri Nikki, Anime Fitness: Ninja Workout, Neon Abyss 2, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble 3, and many indie and retro-style releases across the eShop catalog.
This schedule is specific to the Japanese eShop for the week of October 8, 2026.
Retail availability and digital launch windows are useful reference points for retailers, publishers, and players tracking Switch 2 adoption and software momentum in Japan.
For the most current details, Nintendo's official eShop listings and publisher announcements should be consulted.
