Nintendo’s weekly eShop update brings a mix of first-party refreshes, third-party releases and classic additions to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
This week’s highlights include the cooperative sci-fi adventure Orbitals, the console release of NBA 2K27 on Nintendo Switch 2, Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, alongside new entries on Nintendo Switch Online’s NES lineup and a limited-time Blockbuster Sale.
Key releases and dates
Orbitals — Available now (Nintendo Switch 2)
Orbitals follows protagonists Maki and Omura as they navigate a lethal Storm Wall and hostile environments to defend their home.
The game is presented in a retro anime-inspired aesthetic and emphasizes two-player cooperative play that rewards coordinated teamwork and clear communication.
NBA 2K27 — Launches Sept. 4 (Nintendo Switch 2)
NBA 2K27 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 4.
The release features updated gameplay animations drawn from real NBA movement and new ProPLAY features intended to refine dribbling and shooting mechanics.
For the first time in MyCAREER on the platform, players can progress through NBA history, competing against legends across five eras as part of a Modern Era story mode.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Launches Sept. 4 (Nintendo Switch 2)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases on Sept. 4 for Nintendo Switch 2, putting players in the role of Miyamoto Musashi in a sword-focused action experience set in a demon-infested Kyoto.
The title supports motion-based swordplay using the system’s Joy-Con 2 controllers, and pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Available now (Nintendo Switch 2)
Moonlighter 2 blends roguelike dungeon runs with boutique shopkeeping: players explore dimensions for loot, then set prices and manage a shop between runs.
The sequel is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
Classic additions and updates
Nintendo Switch Online members can access new NES classics this week, including Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, IKARI WARRIORS and R.C. PRO-AM II.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe received a free update for Nintendo Switch 2 that optimizes visuals for the system and high-resolution TVs and adds local or online Bingo Battle for two players via GameChat.
Sales, music and eShop highlights
Nintendo’s Blockbuster Sale runs through Sept. 9 at 11:59 p.m.
PT with discounts on select digital titles across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch; the full list is available on Nintendo.com and the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo Music added An Ode to Fódlan, the Fire Emblem: Three Houses soundtrack, to its catalog.
Other notable eShop arrivals this week include Valheim (available Sept. 9), Jenny LeClue – Detectivu (Sept. 7), Mewgenics (Sept. 8) and MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice (Sept. 4).
For the complete list of new releases and sale details, refer to Nintendo of America’s official eShop listings.
This week’s highlights include the cooperative sci-fi adventure Orbitals, the console release of NBA 2K27 on Nintendo Switch 2, Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, alongside new entries on Nintendo Switch Online’s NES lineup and a limited-time Blockbuster Sale.
Key releases and dates
Orbitals — Available now (Nintendo Switch 2)
Orbitals follows protagonists Maki and Omura as they navigate a lethal Storm Wall and hostile environments to defend their home.
The game is presented in a retro anime-inspired aesthetic and emphasizes two-player cooperative play that rewards coordinated teamwork and clear communication.
NBA 2K27 — Launches Sept. 4 (Nintendo Switch 2)
NBA 2K27 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 4.
The release features updated gameplay animations drawn from real NBA movement and new ProPLAY features intended to refine dribbling and shooting mechanics.
For the first time in MyCAREER on the platform, players can progress through NBA history, competing against legends across five eras as part of a Modern Era story mode.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Launches Sept. 4 (Nintendo Switch 2)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases on Sept. 4 for Nintendo Switch 2, putting players in the role of Miyamoto Musashi in a sword-focused action experience set in a demon-infested Kyoto.
The title supports motion-based swordplay using the system’s Joy-Con 2 controllers, and pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault — Available now (Nintendo Switch 2)
Moonlighter 2 blends roguelike dungeon runs with boutique shopkeeping: players explore dimensions for loot, then set prices and manage a shop between runs.
The sequel is available now on Nintendo Switch 2.
Classic additions and updates
Nintendo Switch Online members can access new NES classics this week, including Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, IKARI WARRIORS and R.C. PRO-AM II.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe received a free update for Nintendo Switch 2 that optimizes visuals for the system and high-resolution TVs and adds local or online Bingo Battle for two players via GameChat.
Sales, music and eShop highlights
Nintendo’s Blockbuster Sale runs through Sept. 9 at 11:59 p.m.
PT with discounts on select digital titles across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch; the full list is available on Nintendo.com and the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo Music added An Ode to Fódlan, the Fire Emblem: Three Houses soundtrack, to its catalog.
Other notable eShop arrivals this week include Valheim (available Sept. 9), Jenny LeClue – Detectivu (Sept. 7), Mewgenics (Sept. 8) and MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice (Sept. 4).
For the complete list of new releases and sale details, refer to Nintendo of America’s official eShop listings.
