Indie & third-party release calendar updates

Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition for Switch 2 on Sept 24, 2026; Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World announced; Calame (tactical RPG) announced; Steins;Gate Reboot western release Oct 29, 2026; Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition rumored (June 23); Resident Evil Requiem demo on Switch 2; Scarlet Wolf (June 3), Hotel Barcelona, Kusan: City of Wolves (July 30), Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn (May 22), Mystery Walk 2 (Sept 2026). Jackbox Party Pack 12 announced. Stray on Switch 2 with upgrades. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 confirmed Oct 23. Square Enix signals stronger Switch 2 support. Gobliiins Collection out today. Hollow Knight: Silksong physical edition pre-orders open (Oct 16, 2026, $45). Indie sale live: Silksong $15.99, No Man's Sky $23.99. Rayman Legends Retold now officially announced (Oct 1, $40, pre-orders live) — new details: 4K/60 docked, PS5 visual parity, key card physical release, new 3D levels, Origins Enhanced Edition bundle. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis confirmed for Switch 2 (Feb 2027). Bathory: Heritage of Blood (Castlevania-inspired) announced for Switch (2027). Toy Story retro collection (Classic '90s Games) coming to Switch and Switch 2 this fall. Ragnarok Console Project announced for Switch 2 (2027). Minecraft on Switch 2 confirmed via ESRB rating. Gravity Circuit 2 announced for Switch (2027). UN:Me (psychological thriller) announced for Switch 2. Hands Over (horror multiplayer) announced for Switch. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches May 31 with DLSS performance beating Xbox Series S/PS5; new trailer and free demo now available. FF7 Rebirth review confirms stable 30fps, texture/water downgrades, but impressive file size reduction; another impression praises undocked performance and streamlined progression. Silver Pines (horror Metroidvania) gets Oct 8 release date on Switch 2 and Switch. New indie announcements: You Are Family (psychological horror with Game Boy Camera visuals) for Switch; Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch (co-op horror) as Switch 2 exclusive. Weekly eShop roundup (June 4) highlights FFVII Rebirth and Indie Sale deals. Hyperwired (indie roguelike shooter) gets July 2 release date and new trailer. New additions: Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit announced for Switch 2 and Switch (4K support); LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight hits Switch 2 September 18 with same-day Mayhem DLC and pre-order bonuses; System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster now available on Switch 2 with free upgrade. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is now available on Switch 2 as of today. One Move Away reviewed (cozy packing sim, 8.1/10, $14.99). Denshattack delayed from June 17 to July 15 (demo available). Mina the Hollower reviewed (Yacht Club Games, solid indie action-adventure with tunneling mechanic, high difficulty). Cotton Reboot! announced for Switch 2 and PS5 (classic shoot 'em up port). Elden Ring Tarnished Edition announced for August 28 on Switch 2, includes Shadow of the Erdtree and new Torrent customization. New today: Madden NFL 27 confirmed 60 FPS on Switch 2 with performance modes (EA taking platform seriously). New: Minecraft Dungeons II announced for Switch and Switch 2, Fall 2026 (Sept 29 via eShop). New: T.W.I.R.L. (psychological horror) coming to Switch. Indie Sale deals roundup. New: The Wolf Among Us Remastered and The Wolf Among Us 2 announced for Switch 2 and Switch (holiday 2026 and 2027). New: FF7R3 leak (Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3) from roundup video. New today: Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake announced for Switch 2 (no release date yet). New today: Duskfade, a 3D action platformer, announced for Switch 2 with an August 13 release date. New today: Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance & Switch 2 Port Confirmed (major third-party win); Citizen Sleeper 1&2 June 25; Skatesterre announced; Demonschool Switch 2 version with mouse support; The Wandering Village DLC; Defender of the Crown Aug 13; Deer & Boy June 23. New today: Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster (Switch, Sept 9); Teeto (Switch 2, July 15); weekly roundup tip: RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic sale upgrade path. New today: Vampire Survivors getting a dedicated Switch 2 version with performance boosts and mouse support. New today: Monster Hunter Wilds officially confirmed for Switch 2 (announced via Twitter after Summer Game Fest). New today: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered announced for Switch 2 (November, $39.99 physical). New today: Moonlight Peaks demo now available (July launch, 15% pre-order discount). New today: Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance expansion details (Skybound Eyrie, Boost Bracer, Kushala Daora return, 2027). New today: Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced for Switch 2 (2027, story campaign, arcade, multiplayer, cross-play). New today: Momento release date June 30 (cozy narrative, Switch 2/Switch). New today: Dogpile coming to Switch 2/Switch with major update. New today: Tanuki: Pon's Summer demo announced (cozy life sim). New today: Forever Ago release date October 8 (Annapurna, emotional road trip). New today: Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember announced for Switch 2 (early 2027, Team Ninja). New today: Thief: The Dark Project Remastered announced for Switch 2/Switch (winter, Nightdive, KEX Engine, all Gold content). New today: Sea of Stars now available for Switch 2 in Japan (includes Throes of the Watchmaker DLC, save data not compatible with Switch 1). Today's reading added: Crazy Taxi: World Tour officially announced for Switch 2 (2027, Sega, The Offspring soundtrack, generative AI controversy). New today: Smalland 2: Lost Realms announced for Switch 2 (2027, Unreal Engine 5, 10-player co-op). New rumor: Nate the Hate claims Clair Obscur Expedition 33 will be revealed for Switch 2 during Direct. (Note: Many of these were also announced in the June 9 Direct; see hl_direct_rumor_003 for the full Direct list.) New today: Final Fantasy Resonance (HD-2D) announced for Switch and Switch 2 (Oct 22). New today: The Slormancer (indie action RPG) announced for Switch. New today: Final Fantasy XIV officially confirmed for Switch 2. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition pre-orders live (Aug 28). New today: Trivia Murder Party 3 announced for Switch (2027, online matchmaking). New today: Digimon Story: Time Stranger trailer with July 10 release and demo. New today: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 still coming to Switch 2 in 2026 per leaker Nate the Hate. New today: SnowRunner surprise-drops on Switch 2. What Have You Done Father (noir psychological thriller) launches today on Switch. Case Solved: The London Files (cozy noir puzzle) announced for Switch. New today: Tomo: Endless Blue adds Switch 2 version (creature-collector RPG). New today: Maseylia: Echoes of the Past (3D Metroidvania) heading to Switch with physical edition. New today: Monster Hunter Stories 3 character trailer (Ena) for Switch 2. New today: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok preview on Switch 2 (solid third-party port). Stuck Together gets July 23 release on Switch (co-op climber). Sonic Pico Park preview on Switch 2 (chaotic 8-player co-op). PS1 ports (Invasion from Beyond, Motor Mash, Tigershark) coming to Switch. My Hero Academia: All's Justice release date trailer for Switch 2. The Grinch 2: Saving Christmas announced for Switch. Call of the Elder Gods review on Switch 2 (Lovecraftian puzzle).