Nintendo eShop Update: Hollow Knight Silksong, Star Wars Outlaws, and More Arrive on Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo’s weekly eShop update has delivered a robust lineup for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 owners, with several highly anticipated releases, exclusive content, and special offers now available across both platforms.

This week’s highlights include the arrival of the eagerly awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, the open world adventure Star Wars Outlaws, and the latest installment in the acclaimed sports series, NBA 2K26. Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition After years of anticipation, developer Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong launches today for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

In this direct sequel, players take control of Hornet, the protagonist and princess-protector of Hallownest, as she embarks on a perilous journey through a vast, unfamiliar kingdom.

The game features new lands to explore, a variety of powers to unlock, and a roster of formidable adversaries.

Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition leverages the improved capabilities of the new hardware to deliver enhanced performance and immersive gameplay.

Both platforms receive the game simultaneously, marking a major milestone for the indie studio. Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition Lucasfilm Games and Ubisoft bring Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition to Nintendo Switch 2, making it the first open world Star Wars experience on Nintendo hardware.

Set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, players guide Kay Vess and her companion Nix through a galaxy rife with danger and criminal syndicates.

Enhanced touch controls, gyroscope-assisted aiming, and motion controls give players new ways to interact, whether docking at home or exploring worlds on the go.

Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition is available now on Switch 2, providing fans with a compelling action-adventure tale set in the Star Wars universe. NBA 2K26 Basketball enthusiasts can look forward to NBA 2K26 launching on Nintendo Switch 2 this September 5, with developer Visual Concepts promising upgraded gameplay and authentic controls.

Players can create legends in MyCAREER, lead teams to championship glory, and team up with friends to dominate rival squads.

The release aligns with the franchise’s tradition of annual, high-quality entries, further cementing the NBA 2K series' standout presence on Nintendo platforms. New and Classic Content: FORSAKEN 64 and More For retro gaming fans, FORSAKEN 64, the cult-classic first-person shooter originally launched on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, is now available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

Players take on the role of mercenary operatives in a post-apocalyptic Earth, navigating intense environments and facing mechanical enemies and rival bounty hunters. In music news, the Fire Emblem Awakening soundtrack, titled 'Prelude to an Exalt’s Awakening,' is now accessible via Nintendo Music, the company's smart-device app dedicated to Nintendo soundtracks.

Fans can relive their favorite moments from the Halidom of Ylisse with region-appropriate tracks. Activities, Sales, and Additional Releases Nintendo is offering fans a last opportunity to participate in the My Nintendo – Nintendo Switch 2 Party with GameTruck Sweepstakes, with entries open until September 8 at 11 p.m.

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One lucky winner will receive a two-hour gaming party featuring the Nintendo Switch 2 system. The ongoing Blockbuster Sale on Nintendo eShop promises significant discounts on top-rated digital titles until September 10 at 11:59 p.m.

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Shoppers can browse a broad selection of games and snap up deals through both the Nintendo eShop and the official Nintendo website. Other notable releases this week for Switch and Switch 2 include Cronos: The New Dawn (launching September 5), Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (available September 5), The Exit 8 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Above Snakes, Call of the Sea (September 9), Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift (September 10), and many more listed on the eShop. Nintendo of America continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to both current and next-generation hardware, enriching the Nintendo Switch ecosystem with a blend of major releases, classic titles, and special events.

For the most up-to-date information and full release details, fans can visit Nintendo.com or access Nintendo eShop directly from their device.

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