Nintendo’s digital storefront is busy this week: the Nintendo eShop update delivers a mix of first‑party tentpoles, indie releases, and retro additions to Nintendo Switch Online.
Headlining the list is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on the Nintendo Switch 2, alongside the cozy exploration game Outbound (which launches on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 and includes a demo), plus five Virtual Boy classics added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Overview and context
Nintendo’s weekly eShop roundup highlights several new arrivals across platforms.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 in both digital and physical formats; the adventure is positioned narratively between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade and features voice work by Troy Baker, who delivers a notable Harrison Ford impression.
The indie Outbound is live on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a playable demo and an early adopter discount.
Virtual Boy classics arrive on Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo added five Virtual Boy titles to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack this week: V‑TETRIS, Jack Bros., SPACE INVADERS VIRTUAL COLLECTION, VIRTUAL BOWLING, and VERTICAL FORCE.
Each of these games originally released for the Virtual Boy system in 1995, and Nintendo’s announcement confirms their availability to Expansion Pack subscribers starting this week.
Rewritten statements (journalistic paraphrase)
- The eShop update summarizes the week as unusually crowded with new content, meaning players can expect multiple notable releases and retro additions across Nintendo Switch platforms.
- For players waiting for the Indy release on Nintendo Switch 2, the port arrives now and retains the game’s narrative placement and voice performances from prior platform versions.
- Outbound offers a demo and a 10 percent early‑purchase discount, inviting players to test the game before buying.
Other verified highlights
- Nintendo Music has added a Special Release of ten tracks tied to the upcoming Star Fox entry, including pieces labeled “Corneria,” “Meteo,” and “Area 6.”
- Pokémon Champions — Season M‑2 runs until June 16 at 6:59 p.m.
PT, offering Ranked Battles, Battle Pass rewards (including Gengar and its Mega Stone), and Premium Battle Pass extras such as Skarmory and Kangaskhan with their Mega Stones.
- Notable Switch releases this week include R‑Type Dimensions III (available May 19) and Farming Simulator 26: Nintendo Switch Edition (available May 19).
Several other indie and catalog releases are listed across the eShop calendar for mid‑May and later this month.
Where to find full details
For the complete list of new releases, demos, and current sales, Nintendo’s store page and the eShop weekly update remain the definitive sources.
This week’s mix emphasizes that Nintendo’s digital ecosystem continues to blend modern releases, indie showcases, and retro preservation through Nintendo Switch Online.
Headlining the list is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on the Nintendo Switch 2, alongside the cozy exploration game Outbound (which launches on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 and includes a demo), plus five Virtual Boy classics added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Overview and context
Nintendo’s weekly eShop roundup highlights several new arrivals across platforms.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 in both digital and physical formats; the adventure is positioned narratively between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade and features voice work by Troy Baker, who delivers a notable Harrison Ford impression.
The indie Outbound is live on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 with a playable demo and an early adopter discount.
Virtual Boy classics arrive on Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo added five Virtual Boy titles to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack this week: V‑TETRIS, Jack Bros., SPACE INVADERS VIRTUAL COLLECTION, VIRTUAL BOWLING, and VERTICAL FORCE.
Each of these games originally released for the Virtual Boy system in 1995, and Nintendo’s announcement confirms their availability to Expansion Pack subscribers starting this week.
Rewritten statements (journalistic paraphrase)
- The eShop update summarizes the week as unusually crowded with new content, meaning players can expect multiple notable releases and retro additions across Nintendo Switch platforms.
- For players waiting for the Indy release on Nintendo Switch 2, the port arrives now and retains the game’s narrative placement and voice performances from prior platform versions.
- Outbound offers a demo and a 10 percent early‑purchase discount, inviting players to test the game before buying.
Other verified highlights
- Nintendo Music has added a Special Release of ten tracks tied to the upcoming Star Fox entry, including pieces labeled “Corneria,” “Meteo,” and “Area 6.”
- Pokémon Champions — Season M‑2 runs until June 16 at 6:59 p.m.
PT, offering Ranked Battles, Battle Pass rewards (including Gengar and its Mega Stone), and Premium Battle Pass extras such as Skarmory and Kangaskhan with their Mega Stones.
- Notable Switch releases this week include R‑Type Dimensions III (available May 19) and Farming Simulator 26: Nintendo Switch Edition (available May 19).
Several other indie and catalog releases are listed across the eShop calendar for mid‑May and later this month.
Where to find full details
For the complete list of new releases, demos, and current sales, Nintendo’s store page and the eShop weekly update remain the definitive sources.
This week’s mix emphasizes that Nintendo’s digital ecosystem continues to blend modern releases, indie showcases, and retro preservation through Nintendo Switch Online.
