Published on: April 17, 2025
Nintendo Switch players have plenty to be excited about in this week's Nintendo eShop update, which delivers a diverse array of new games, classic titles, and exclusive content for subscribers.
Key highlights include the debut of Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 on the Nintendo Switch, the arrival of additional SEGA Genesis classics for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, and the launch of legendary Zelda soundtracks on the Nintendo Music app.
Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2, developed by Ustwo Games, have officially launched on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop.
These acclaimed puzzle games are renowned for their immersive, isometric landscapes, elegant designs, and thoughtfully crafted challenges.
Both titles include all supplementary chapters, add-ons, and downloadable content, providing Nintendo players with the definitive experience.
Available now on the eShop, these games offer fans an opportunity to explore visually stunning worlds filled with optical illusions and mysteries to uncover.
Alongside the new indie releases, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers are receiving a fresh update to the SEGA Genesis library.
Three beloved classics—Streets of Rage, ESWAT: City Under Siege, and Super Thunder Blade—are now accessible, expanding the growing archive of retro favorites available on the Nintendo Switch.
These additions reflect Nintendo’s continued efforts to bring nostalgic gaming experiences to modern audiences through the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Music enthusiasts and Legend of Zelda fans can now immerse themselves in the original soundtracks for The Legend of Zelda (NES) and The Legend of Zelda (Famicom Disk System) via Nintendo Music, the mobile app designed for Nintendo soundtracks.
This launch marks a major milestone for the platform, offering Nintendo Switch Online members a way to enjoy classic compositions from Link’s earliest adventures.
For more details, fans can visit the official Nintendo Music page.
Nintendo is also spotlighting the latest installment in the "Creator’s Voice" video series, featuring Split Fiction.
In this episode, developers at Hazelight Studios discuss the creative process and challenges behind the co-op action-adventure game, where players navigate as contrasting writers trapped in a simulation.
The behind-the-scenes video is now available on Nintendo’s official channels.
The weekly Nintendo eShop update features a wide selection of new titles and upcoming releases for Nintendo Switch, such as Animal Quest: The Battle for Green Hollow, Arcade Archives GANGBUSTERS, LunarLux, and LUNAR Remastered Collection (available April 18), among others.
For a comprehensive list of current sales and deals, users are encouraged to visit the Nintendo eShop sales page on the official website.
With high-profile puzzle adventures, iconic retro games, and exclusive music content, this week’s Nintendo Switch eShop update caters to players of all interests.
Stay tuned for further releases and announcements from Nintendo as the platform continues to expand its versatile gaming and entertainment library.
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