Nintendo Download: Switch eShop Highlights for May 22, 2025 – Cookie Clicker, Onimusha 2 Remaster, and More

Nintendo has unveiled its latest North American Nintendo Download lineup for the week of May 22, 2025, bringing a robust selection of new titles to the Nintendo Switch eShop.

This week features the arrival of the much-anticipated Cookie Clicker and a fully remastered edition of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, alongside a range of indie debuts and fresh retail releases.

The update underscores Nintendo's ongoing commitment to diversifying its library and offering content for every type of player. Leading this week’s assortment of digital releases is "Cookie Clicker," the phenomenally popular idle game that has captivated millions with its simple yet addictive gameplay.

Now available on Nintendo Switch for $4.99, Cookie Clicker brings its classic incremental mechanics to the console audience, delivering hours of satisfying cookie-baking progression. Another major highlight is "Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster," released at $29.99.

This updated version revitalizes Capcom’s beloved action-adventure classic with enhanced visuals and modernized controls tailored for Nintendo Switch players.

The remaster offers both nostalgia and a fresh experience to newcomers, ensuring its legacy endures on modern hardware. Other notable Switch eShop additions this week include "Monster Train 2" ($24.99), the retro-inspired "Advanced V.G.

Saturn Tribute" ($14.99, available May 28), and the detective adventure "Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping" ($9.99).

Meanwhile, classic fans can now access "Killer Instinct Gold" through the Nintendo 64 virtual console via Nintendo Switch Online, further expanding the service’s retro library. Retail offerings on the Switch include "Cattle Country" (available May 27 for $24.99) and "Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo" (out May 28 for $19.99), rounding out a week filled with both digital and boxed game launches.

Pre-orders have also opened for select Switch 2 titles, including "Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition," "Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess," and a return of survival classic "Survival Kids." Nintendo has also launched new activities for players to enjoy.

The latest episode of the "Creator’s Voice" video series offers exclusive insights into Koei Tecmo Games’ upcoming entry in the celebrated "Hyrule Warriors" franchise.

The developer, in partnership with Nintendo, shared how the forthcoming game, "Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment," enables fans to experience epic battles set during Hyrule’s fabled Imprisoning War.

The title is slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2 this winter, and offers a fresh narrative perspective for veterans and newcomers alike. For Animal Crossing enthusiasts, Nintendo has introduced a free update to "Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo," now featuring musical themes and visuals from "Animal Crossing: New Horizons." This update allows players to wake up with the soothing charm of island life, further integrating one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises into their daily routines. Finally, the Nintendo eShop continues to offer a host of sales and special deals, giving Switch owners access to discounts across a diverse range of titles.

Players can view the full list of weekly promotions on the official Nintendo website. Nintendo's consistent cadence of Switch eShop releases, enhanced legacy content, and software updates reflects its dedication to supporting both current Switch and upcoming Switch 2 hardware.

Stay tuned for more updates as the platform’s robust catalog continues to expand throughout 2025.

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