Nintendo eShop Update: May Highlights for Nintendo Switch with Fantasy Life i and Killer Instinct Gold Arrivals

This week's Nintendo eShop update delivers an exciting lineup of new games, classic titles, and digital activities for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Online users.

With content spanning action adventures, retro fighting, anticipated pre-orders, and music releases, players have plenty to explore on the eShop and Nintendo's expanding digital platforms. Leading the charge is "FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time," the latest installment from developer Level-5.

Available now on Nintendo Switch, this role-playing adventure invites players to choose from 14 distinct professions, called "Lives," and explore an all-new island packed with secrets and challenges.

Notably, gamers can switch classes at will, build a town in the present, and journey to the past to uncover the island’s mysteries.

Supported multiplayer lets up to four friends team up online, emphasizing collaborative fun and longevity.

The return of classic characters alongside fresh discoveries ensures that both series veterans and newcomers will find something engaging. Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, meanwhile, can now relive the arcade fighting glory days with "KILLER INSTINCT GOLD." First launched in 1996 by Rare for the Nintendo 64, this celebrated fighting game arrives for Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

Players can choose from 10 fighters and engage in high-energy modes such as Arcade, Team, and Tournament – with support for up to eight combatants.

A dedicated Training mode supports the pursuit of the game's iconic, high-combo maneuvers, including the famed Ultra Combo.

Nintendo notes that the precise fighting mechanics and legendary combo breakers are faithfully preserved for the modern platform. For those looking ahead, several major pre-orders just opened on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2.

"HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition" will launch on June 5 and features all main campaign content from HITMAN, HITMAN 2, and HITMAN 3, offering extensive stealth action and contract missions.

Similarly, Capcom's highly anticipated "Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess" is set to debut June 5, blending stylized combat and strategic gameplay in a Japanese folklore-inspired world.

Pre-orders include exclusive digital bonuses such as special Mazo Talismans and an artbook. Cooperative adventure fans can look forward to "Survival Kids," which lets players guide a group of youngsters stranded in an unknown, treacherous world.

Available for pre-order now and launching June 5 on Nintendo Switch 2, the title adds family-friendly exploration to the slate of upcoming releases. Beyond games, Nintendo continues to enhance its digital ecosystem.

"Accompaniments from Angel Land" adds the soundtracks from Kid Icarus (Famicom Disk System and NES) to the Nintendo Music app for smart devices, broadening access to legendary game music.

The "Creator’s Voice" video series spotlights developer insights—this week, Koei-Tecmo Games and Nintendo preview "Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment," taking players into the lore of Hyrule’s Imprisoning War, coming this winter to Nintendo Switch 2.

Finally, "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" fans can wake up to island-inspired melodies and visuals, now available on the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo app. In addition to these headline releases, the eShop welcomes a variety of new titles such as "ADVANCED V.G.

Saturn Tribute," "Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny," and "STEAM-HEART’S Saturn Tribute," among others.

For full details and weekly digital sales, visit Nintendo’s official store site. As Nintendo continues to roll out new features, beloved classics, and major game launches, the eShop remains the go-to destination for Switch owners seeking fresh entertainment and exclusive experiences.

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