Nintendo has rolled out its latest North American Nintendo Download report, spotlighting the lineup of eShop releases for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 during the week of February 19, 2026.
This week's update is especially notable for the introduction of the 'Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics' collection, the arrival of Ys X: Proud Nordics, and a diverse selection of retail and digital games for players to explore. The headlining addition to the Nintendo Switch eShop is the long-awaited arrival of Virtual Boy titles, now available as the 'Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics' series.
For the first time, Nintendo fans can experience cult favorites like Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, Red Alarm, Virtual Boy Wario Land, 3-D Tetris, Golf, and The Mansion of Innsmouth on modern hardware.
This marks a historic moment for Nintendo preservation, giving new life to an often-overlooked chapter in the company's innovation history. Ys X: Proud Nordics, the latest entry in Nihon Falcom's acclaimed action RPG series, also debuts on Nintendo Switch 2 this week.
Priced at $69.99 and launching on February 20, the game continues the franchise’s legacy of fast-paced combat and memorable storytelling, now optimized for Nintendo's new-generation platform.
This release follows previous milestones for the Ys series, which has built a dedicated global fanbase over several decades. Completing the retail lineup for Switch 2 is 'Gear.Club Unlimited 3' ($49.99), while Switch owners get new retail arrivals like 'Wizmans World Re;Try' ($24.99) and 'Death Howl' ($19.99).
The digital storefront sees an array of fresh content, including Arcade Archives Mega Zone, Braid: Anniversary Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, and a host of indie gems such as Caves of Qud, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, and Outpath. Nintendo continues to support the growing library of Nintendo Switch software through regular eShop sales and periodic digital showcases.
Players are encouraged to visit the official Nintendo eShop sales page to find current discounts on featured titles for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
For returning fans or those looking to revisit previous updates, Nintendo maintains an accessible archive of past Nintendo Download reports. A Nintendo representative commented on the ongoing process of expanding the console library, explaining that the company remains, "committed to introducing classic and new experiences on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, providing both nostalgia and fresh adventures for our users." With the February 19, 2026 update, Nintendo proves its dedication to game preservation, genre variety, and delivering engaging experiences to a global audience.
Be sure to check the Nintendo eShop for more information on all current releases, and take advantage of ongoing sales to expand your library of Nintendo Switch favorites.
This week's update is especially notable for the introduction of the 'Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics' collection, the arrival of Ys X: Proud Nordics, and a diverse selection of retail and digital games for players to explore. The headlining addition to the Nintendo Switch eShop is the long-awaited arrival of Virtual Boy titles, now available as the 'Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics' series.
For the first time, Nintendo fans can experience cult favorites like Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, Red Alarm, Virtual Boy Wario Land, 3-D Tetris, Golf, and The Mansion of Innsmouth on modern hardware.
This marks a historic moment for Nintendo preservation, giving new life to an often-overlooked chapter in the company's innovation history. Ys X: Proud Nordics, the latest entry in Nihon Falcom's acclaimed action RPG series, also debuts on Nintendo Switch 2 this week.
Priced at $69.99 and launching on February 20, the game continues the franchise’s legacy of fast-paced combat and memorable storytelling, now optimized for Nintendo's new-generation platform.
This release follows previous milestones for the Ys series, which has built a dedicated global fanbase over several decades. Completing the retail lineup for Switch 2 is 'Gear.Club Unlimited 3' ($49.99), while Switch owners get new retail arrivals like 'Wizmans World Re;Try' ($24.99) and 'Death Howl' ($19.99).
The digital storefront sees an array of fresh content, including Arcade Archives Mega Zone, Braid: Anniversary Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, and a host of indie gems such as Caves of Qud, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, and Outpath. Nintendo continues to support the growing library of Nintendo Switch software through regular eShop sales and periodic digital showcases.
Players are encouraged to visit the official Nintendo eShop sales page to find current discounts on featured titles for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
For returning fans or those looking to revisit previous updates, Nintendo maintains an accessible archive of past Nintendo Download reports. A Nintendo representative commented on the ongoing process of expanding the console library, explaining that the company remains, "committed to introducing classic and new experiences on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, providing both nostalgia and fresh adventures for our users." With the February 19, 2026 update, Nintendo proves its dedication to game preservation, genre variety, and delivering engaging experiences to a global audience.
Be sure to check the Nintendo eShop for more information on all current releases, and take advantage of ongoing sales to expand your library of Nintendo Switch favorites.
