Nintendo Switch 2 Leads Latest eShop Releases: August 28, 2025 European Download Update

Nintendo has unveiled its latest lineup of European eShop releases for the week of August 28, 2025, highlighting an exciting array of games and demos for both the Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2.

As the successor to Nintendo’s industry-defining hybrid console, the Switch 2 continues a tradition of delivering remarkable gaming experiences, and this week’s releases expand its robust launch-year catalog. Among the standout titles, “Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World” headlines the Switch 2 retail offerings.

This updated edition of the critically acclaimed 2022 platform adventure from HAL Laboratory is tailored for the improved hardware, offering enhanced visuals and expanded content.

In an official statement, a Nintendo representative noted that the Switch 2 Edition leverages the system's advanced features to "deliver Kirby’s vibrant world with unprecedented clarity and responsiveness, further immersing players in the titular Star-Crossed World." The enduringly popular “Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar” also makes its way to both Switch and Switch 2, allowing fans of Marvelous Inc.'s beloved farming simulation series to enjoy the classic title with modern enhancements across Nintendo’s current platforms. Switch users will find fresh retail additions as well, including “Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening,” bringing the legendary manga-inspired space saga to a new generation.

Digital-only releases dominate this week’s downloads, reflecting the diversity of the indie scene and the variety available on the Nintendo eShop.

Notable new digital titles include “Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree,” the strategy-focused “Super Robot Wars Y,” mystery adventure “The Lost Desert Drive,” and fan-favorite simulation entries like “Laundry Boss Simulator” and “Monster Salon Manager.” Puzzle enthusiasts can enjoy games such as “Cross Pix” and “Pattern Thinking Puzzle Build It Before 10,” while action fans can dive into “Knight Quest: Goblins Raid” or “Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.” The lineup also features the return of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise with “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown,” ensuring there’s something for every kind of player. In addition to full game releases, this week brings notable demos, giving players the chance to experience upcoming titles for free.

Highlights include the open network test for “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds,” allowing fans to sample SEGA’s latest fast-paced multiplayer racer, and a preview of “Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter,” the beginning of the respected RPG series. This comprehensive weekly update from Nintendo demonstrates the company’s continued commitment to diversity and innovation on the European eShop, catering to both new adopters of the Switch 2 and the enduring user base of the original Nintendo Switch.

As the eShop expands, both major franchises and indie newcomers have ample opportunity to shine in the hands of gamers across Europe.

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