Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases, Deals This Week

Nintendo’s weekly North American eShop update has arrived, delivering new releases for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch, plus a fresh batch of discounts listed on Nintendo of America’s website.

This update continues Nintendo’s now-regular cadence of mid-week releases and storefront promotions for handheld and hybrid platforms.

Highlights for Nintendo Switch 2

- Fruit Mountain Party Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

- MotoGP26 (available Wednesday 29 April)

- OPUS: Prism Peak

- Total Chaos (available Wednesday 29 April)

- Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard (from the Vampire Survivors family)

The Switch 2 lineup this week blends new ports and original releases, with MotoGP26 confirmed for release on Wednesday 29 April and several other titles rolling out across the week.

Notable Nintendo Switch releases this week

The Nintendo Switch catalog continues to expand with a long list of new entries and re-releases.

Highlights from the full list include:

- AVILION Forever – Retro JRPG

- Bad End: If you play, you’ll die? (available Friday 24 April)

- Frost Station (available Saturday 25 April)

- Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth (available Monday 27 April)

- Traysia (available Friday 24 April)

- Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta (available Tuesday 28 April)

Many of the free-to-buy and premium indie listings feature staggered release dates throughout the week, with several titles arriving Friday 24 April and others appearing later toward Wednesday 29 April.

eShop Sales and Discounts

Nintendo’s weekly eShop update also brings a curated set of discounts.

Nintendo of America maintains a running list of current sales on its official site; players interested in price drops should consult that page for the full breakdown of deals and time-limited promotions.

On expert coverage

Alex Seedhouse, a specialist in Nintendo coverage for 16 years, has guided reporting across three console generations and regularly attends major industry events including E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) and gamescom.

Seedhouse is a Metacritic-approved critic and has led Nintendo Insider’s coverage, contributing reviews and analysis that have shaped critical conversations around numerous Nintendo titles and platform launches.

Where to buy and track releases

All titles listed this week are available through the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, or can be previewed via Nintendo of America’s online storefront.

For the most current release dates, price information, and sale details, refer to the official Nintendo eShop and Nintendo of America web pages.