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

This week’s Nintendo eShop update for North America has arrived, delivering a slate of new releases for both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch, along with a fresh round of eShop discounts. The update lists new and returning indie and third-party titles, with several games carrying explicit release dates this week. Nintendo of America’s eShop update highlights new arrivals for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch and a curated set of sales available on the storefront. In plain terms: players on both platforms have new options to download, and bargain hunters can expect a variety of discounted titles through Nintendo’s regional eShop page. Notable Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases - Bandit Trap (listed among Switch 2 launches). - Asphalt Racing Bundle Grand Prix & Hypercar — available Friday, 1 May. - Astra GalaxyX — available Saturday, 2 May. - Constance — available Friday, 1 May. - Cozy Snow Friends — available Friday, 1 May. - Minos Trials — available Friday, 1 May. - Moon Raider: Anniversary Edition — available Friday, 1 May. - Pixie Plates — available Saturday, 2 May. - Plantera 2: Golden Acorn — available Friday, 1 May. - Rooster Wars Arena – MFC Combat Battle — available Friday, 1 May. - Shadows of the Afterland — available Tuesday, 5 May. - Wax Heads — available Tuesday, 5 May. Additional Switch listings this week include Aha! More Photo Spot-the-Difference, Dragon Snack: From Ice to Ember, Monster Crown: Sin Eater, Supermarket Simulator 2026, and Word Quest Cyberpunk, among others. The full list of releases and week-long discounts is maintained on Nintendo of America’s website and the eShop storefront. Sales and discounts Nintendo’s weekly update also features a selection of discounted games. Readers looking for the current sale catalog should consult the Nintendo of America eShop update page for the definitive list of deals and pricing windows. About the reporter Alex Seedhouse has covered Nintendo for 16 years, attending events including E3 and gamescom and leading Nintendo Insider’s coverage across three console generations. He is a Metacritic-approved critic and frequently reports on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software developments. For precise pricing and regional availability, check the North American Nintendo eShop or Nintendo of America’s official announcements.