Do you want to hunt down all targets for The Butterfly Collector in Assassin's Creed Shadows? These women have been kidnapping children in the city of Osaka. But, before you can locate them, you must first gather a few items. Only then will their locations be revealed.Where to find all targets for The Butterfly Collector in Assassin's Creed Shadows - The Butterfly Collector quest guideThe Butterfly Collector might be a side quest, but it's certainly a big one that's more involved than most other optional tasks in the game. Here's a quick summary:You can start the quest by talking to an NPC known as the Gamemaker. She's in Katano in the Izumi Settsu region. She's right next to the ornament vendor, who's between Katano Castle and Katano Oil Trading.The Gamemaker wants you to find several origami items for her. We discuss these further in our Origami Butterflies guide.There are 10 Origami Butterflies, and some of these are actually letters addressed to the other kidnappers. While you do receive clues, we recommend acquiring all 10 items first before searching for your targets. Map of The Butterfly Collector targets
The map above shows the locations of the Assassin's Creed Shadows Butterfly Collector targets. As you can see, there are four targets with their own mini-quest chains that lead to other areas of Osaka:Mucho: Starts with Find the ChildShucho: Starts with The One That Got AwayRicho: Starts with All Will Be WellKacho: Leads to Paper Trail and Chrysalis - You need to eliminate the first three targets before the objectives to find Kacho appear. Mucho's location: Find the Child
Mucho is the easiest one to deal with among all the Assassin's Creed Shadows Butterfly Collector targets. Simply head to Kojo Ruins, which is west of the Temple of Osaka. You should see a woman (Mucho) next to a little boy. As you approach, Mucho will run away. You can either assassinate her if she hasn't been alerted yet, or you can strike her down in combat. Do watch out for other guards that are nearby.Once Mucho has been taken care of, talk to the child. Hold the button to auto-follow so you can accompany the boy to his father. Shucho's location: The One That Got Away
To find Shucho, you need to go to the Fisherman's District near a yard where you found the Pink Origami Butterfly from earlier. There, you'll spot a child who's crying. Talk to her to learn that the kidnapper is nearby. Follow the narrow street to the east and keep the aim button held down. The glowing blue marker should reveal Shucho. Richo's location: All Will Be Well
This particular target, Richo, requires a bit of a trek:All Will Be Well - Head north of the gear vendor/kakurega until you arrive at a yard with a ruined well. Wait a while until you hear two workers talking about a bamboo grove.Forest Fugitive - Make your way to the bamboo grove north of Noda Village. As you approach the cabin, Naoe will remark about how that might be the perfect spot where someone would hide a kidnapped child.Eliminate Richo as you see fit. Then, accompany the girl until she reaches her mom near the outskirts of the city. Kacho's location: Paper Trail and Chrysalis
Now that you've taken out the three initial Butterfly Collector targets in Assassin's Creed Shadows, it's time to finish off their boss, Kacho. There are a few tasks that you need to tackle first:Paper Trail - Go to the Temple of Osaka and look for a big tree along the narrow street to the north. Hold down the aim button to see the blue outline denoting the paper merchant's location.Chrysalis - Head to the Fishermen's District just a stone's throw away. A small hut in the yard has a note that you can read.Once both mini-quests are done, you'll learn that Kacho is in Nishinomaru Garden, which is just west of Osaka Castle. This is a restricted area, so try to avoid the guards as much as possible. Upon reaching Kacho, a cutscene will trigger, and you'll have to fight her normally. Should you spare or kill the Gamemaker?
With Kacho's dying breath, she mentions that there's one more member of the group. It's none other than the person who gave you this quest all the way back in Katano. Now, it's time to decide if you should spare or kill the Gamemaker in Assassin's Creed Shadows. You can also give her a fitting name, though it won't have any bearing on how the quest is concluded.That's everything you need to know about how to complete The Butterfly Collector in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Here are all the rewards that you can obtain as part of this entire arc:Mucho - Hidden Pleat (uncommon tanto).Richo - The Dog-Ear (uncommon tanto).Richo's kidnapping victim - Trinket of Childlike Bravery (accessory).Shucho - Ink Spiller (rare tanto)Kacho - Note that she only drops 295x mon.Gamemaker: Ebisu's Gamble (common bow) - Drops whether you kill or spare her.Butterfly of Benevolence trinket (accessory) - Drops only if you spare her.Do you need more help as you continue your adventure throughout Sengoku Jidai era Japan? We've got you covered, so just take a look at our Assassin's Creed Shadows guides hub...
Are you hoping to find all Tea Bowls for Rikyu in Assassin's Creed Shadows? There are seven of these items scattered all over Japan, so it might seem like a tall order at first. However, you should be able to acquire everything that you need with a bit of exploration and campaign progression.Where to find all Tea Bowls for Rikyu in Assassin's Creed ShadowsThe tea bowl items are part of a quest aptly called Tea Bowls for Rikyu. However, the quest itself won't be available right from the get-go as there are a few requirements. Here's the gist:You must complete the arc to hunt down the Golden Teppo, a member of the Shinbakufu.You meet an NPC named Sen no Rikyu along the way. You also need to find other stuff, like the kosode and tea merchant.It's up to you whether you confront Otama or Wakasa. Either way, you have to deal with the Golden Teppo.Continue and finish the entire arc until Naoe and Yasuke meet up to reach Act 2 of the campaign.Sen no Rikyu should then appear as an NPC in the People of Yamashiro section of the Objectives board. Where to find Sen no Rikyu and the tea bowls?
To start the Assassin's Creed Shadows Tea Bowls for Rikyu quest, you have to return to Sen no Rikyu's home in Kyoto. It's just south of the northern kakurega building and west of the Imperial Palace.After talking to Rikyu, you're asked to find seven tea bowls that he can add to his collection. Here's a quick summary:Six of these can be purchased from merchants in various towns. Each one costs 125 mon.The seventh and final item can be acquired once you defeat The Wise, a member of the Shinbakufu group. Where to find the Osaka ornament vendor?
For our first example, let's head over to Sakai in the Izumi Settsu region. The ornament vendor in this village is fairly close to the Port of Sakai marker. Talk to the NPC and buy the tea bowl for 125 mon. Map of locations of the remaining tea bowls
The map above shows the locations of the other Tea Bowls for Rikyu in Assassin's Creed Shadows. These are all from ornament vendors in various villages and settlements:Yamashiro: Kyoto - Fairly close to the southern kakurega building.Omi: Sakamoto - North of the kakurega building and Sake Brewery.Omi: Azuchi - From the Sokenji Pagoda fast travel point in the city proper, keep going southwest across the bridge until you stumble upon the vendor's stall.Wakasa: Obama - Thanks. Make your way to the city and tag the Obama Guard Tower fast travel point. Then, go directly southeast to reach Kara Market.Tamba: Kameyama - Right next to the kakurega building, which is actually further south of the main castle. The Wise and the Classic Tea Bowl Collection
To get the last Assassin's Creed Shadows Rikyu tea bowl, you need to eliminate The Wise, one of the members of the Shinbakufu group. To be fair, this task might take you a while:Continue progressing through the campaign by taking out Shinbakufu members and tackling Yasuke's and Naoe's personal quests. Eventually, you'll see information about The Wise in the Objectives board.You have to go to the Yamato region, which has level 35 enemies.Next, you must talk to a shrine maiden named Fuyu. She's in Omiwa Shrine in the Nara Heartland sub-region.Proceed further into this arc, where you'll broker a peace treaty between two warring clans.Later on, the true identity of The Wise will be revealed. To no one's surprise, it's the monk leader Joken Hokkyo.Chase down Hokkyo and kill him. You'll then receive the Winds of War legendary kusarigama and the Classic Tea Bowl Collection. Should you invite your friends or enemies for the tea ceremony?
Return to Sen no Rikyu and hand over all the items that you've collected. You're then asked if you want to invite friends or enemies for the tea ceremony. Here's what happens:Invite friends - There's a short scene where Naoe, Yasuke, and Junjiro have tea together.Invite enemies - This leads to a mini-quest called Fish in a Barrel. High-value targets from the other assassination boards (i.e. non-Shinbakufu members) may appear in the courtyard, and you can take them out. In our playthrough, we only ended up with one target. We can't confirm if this is due to having cleared other boards or if it's just a randomized selection.Regardless of what happens, killing the target causes Sen no Rikyu to scold you for your actions. Tea Bowls for Rikyu quest reward
Regardless of your decision on who to invite to the ceremony, you'll still receive the following rewards:Tea Room - Building for your hideout.Standard Tea Accessories - Hideout decoration.Basic Tea Accessories - Hideout decoration.Sen no Rikyu - Unlocks Sen no Rikyu as an additional scout.That does it for our guide on how to complete Tea Bowls for Rikyu in Assassin's Creed Shadows. If you like roaming around in Japan, then you probably want to tackle other quests, such as The Butterfly Collector...
Do you want to have the Namazu legendary mount in Assassin's Creed Shadows? This is one of the coolest-looking horses that you can find in-game (outside of spending your hard-earned cash in the store). That said, you do need to trek across the countryside if you want to find them.How to get the Namazu legendary mount in Assassin's Creed ShadowsThe Namazu legendary mount can be found near the island of Okishima in the Omi region. Okishima is actually a popular destination, even until the present day. That's because it's one of Japan's "Cat Islands"--basically a place where felines are frolicking around, as opposed to being kept indoors. It's also said that the inhabitants of the island are descendants of a samurai group that was banished centuries ago. Map of the location of the Namazu legendary mount
Above, you can see a map that shows the location of the Namazu legendary mount in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Basically, you need to trek to the Omi region, which is northeast of Osaka (Izumi Settsu) and east of Kyoto (Yamashiro). Once you arrive at the town of Azuchi, you can look for a boat that you can sail to the island itself.Note that there's no need to rush at all. You can progress through the game normally and even tag the fast travel point and kakurega during quests, such as those that culminate in the Yasuke-Lady Oichi romance. Okishima diving spot
Once you're in Okishima, go marvel at the cats--if you're as big a fan of them as I am. Once you're done meowing by yourself, head to the western part of the island just a short distance away from the kakurega. While checking out the coast, you should see a bonfire surrounded by a few bandits. Take them out and be ready to dive underwater. Okishima underwater cave and Namazu chest
After diving underwater, turn around and look for an opening. The tunnel itself leads to a small cavern with a chest that contains the Namazu legendary mount. Open it to receive your reward, then quickly swim back to the surface since your character is probably out of breath by now.That's how you get the Namazu legendary mount in Assassin's Creed Shadows. You can equip them via the inventory screen and then ride them while exploring.The Namazu has the same speed and animations as the other horses in the game, but they do have a unique look. They have fish scales on their body and even whiskers akin to a catfish. That's pretty cool, considering that you found them near a Cat Island that has a fishing village.Do you need more help as you continue your adventure throughout Sengoku Jidai era Japan? We've got you covered, so just take a look at our Assassin's Creed Shadows guides hub...
Season 3 is live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with the brand-new Shattered Veil map in Zombies. This map brings back the iconic Mark II variant of the Ray Gun Wonder Weapon. Here we guide you through the steps needed to get your hands on the Ray Gun Mark II Wonder Weapon in Shattered Veil.For more on the season, make sure to check out all the highlights for Season 3 of Black Ops 6, including more multiplayer maps, limited-time events, and the addition of Jay and Silent Bob as playable operators. Season 3 of Warzone adds the OG Verdansk map, classic features, and the original Gulag. The contents of the Season 3 battle pass can be viewed here, which includes the return of OG operators like Jason Hudson and Mace. How to unlock the Ray Gun Mark II
The Ray Gun Mark II Wonder Weapon was originally introduced in Black Ops II. This is a three-round burst variant of the very first Ray Gun. It can be Pack-a-Punched, and it can also double as a bludgeoning device for melee attacks.This is an unlockable Wonder Weapon in Shattered Veil. You can start working toward gathering the parts needed to unlock the Ray Gun Mark II once you've followed the in-game prompts leading you down the elevator shaft to Pack-a-Punch. Get the floppy disk
You'll want to zip down into the elevator shaft at round 10 or after. A special zombie will spawn the name "Lab Technician." Kill this zombie to get the Floppy Disk item it drops. Get your code word
Take the Floppy Disk to the East Foyer, which is found by taking the right side door from the giant dinosaur bones display. There's a printer/fax machine in the East Foyer. Interact with the PC next to this device to get a code printed on a piece of paper.This paper will give you a code word. This code is randomized for every match. Make note of this word and head to the Nursery. Solve the nursery puzzle
First, find the first letter of your code word on the nursery chalkboard. The letter will be in one of six groups. The number you need for this letter is the number of letters in that specific group.Repeat this process for all letters in your code word in order to get a numerical code.For example: My word was WORM. I found each letter and counted the number of letters for the group it was in, so my code was 7671. Your letter groups will likely be randomized, but you can see how I got my code from the chalkboard shown above. Get the severed arm
Head down into the Service Tunnels area. You'll likely want to be prepared here with an upgraded weapon, armor, and basic perks.There is a Doppelghast enemy behind a locked glass door. Enter the code into the keypad by the door. Enter the numerical code you just got from solving the nursery puzzle. Kill the Doppelghast and two other zombies that spawn with it. Pick up the Severed Arm item dropped by the Doppelghast. Collect your Ray Gun Mark II
Take the Severed Arm you collected further into the Service Tunnels. You'll see a metal garage door you can open on your left. Access this to reach the map's Armory. You'll want to be quick here once you enter the Armory's door. You only have 60 seconds to grab the gun.The Ray Gun Mark II is locked behind glass. Interact with the keypad to use the Severed Arm to unlock the case. The Wonder Weapon is now yours.It's worth noting that the armory is also where you can bring key items randomly dropped by various enemy types. This lets you get a random item from a case. This can be perks, killstreaks, or guns of various rarity. Other ways to get the Ray Gun Mark II
If luck or Gobble Gums are on your side, you might not need to take all the steps above to unlock the gun in the Armory. The Ray Gun Mark II Wonder Weapon can be gained by getting lucky with the Mystery Box, or if you use the Wonderbar Gobble Gum, you will be guaranteed a Wonder Weapon on your next Mystery Box spin. However, the gum doesn't specifically guarantee you the Ray Gun Mark II.However, it's worth noting you only get one Ray Gun Mark II Wonder Weapon from the locked stash. So, if you want your teammates to have one, you'll need to try and get lucky with these other methods. More BO6 Zombies guides
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Microsoft has revealed some of the games that'll be joining Xbox Game Pass this month, and there are several big additions.South of Midnight is Xbox and Compulsion Games' noteworthy release this month. The We Happy Few developer has created a single-player narrative-adventure game inspired by the American Deep South. It'll launch on April 8, but those who purchase the Premium Edition can play it five days early on April 3.Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is joining the service, and it comes with all four campaign add-ons, Director’s Cut content, and cosmetic packs. This popular shooter is a great warm-up for Borderlands 4, which is scheduled to launch in September.Diablo IV is on already on Game Pass, but perhaps you'd like to experience an older experience. Well, Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition also includes the Reapers of Souls expansion set.Still Wakes the Deep is a horror game that came out last year. It takes places on an oil rig in the North Sea during the 1970s, and it's incredibly atmospheric.Wargroove 2 is an excellent tactics game that scratches the old Nintendo Advance Wars-itch, while Hunt Showdown: 1896 is an engrossing extraction shooter that takes place in a backwater swamp.All You Need is Help is a multiplayer co-op puzzles game that involves cube-shaped creatures collaborating with each other to reach goals. Its premise makes it a great game to play with family and children.Some Day One additions to Game Pass include Blue Prince, which is a genre-bending puzzle game that's spread across 45 different rooms. It'll launch on April 10. Commandos: Origins launches on April 9 and revisits the six original commandos in the series. It'll also feature two-player co-op multiplayer.There are some games leaving Game Pass in two weeks, so don't forget to check those out before they leave the service. South of Midnight
South of Midnight joins Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 8. Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition
Borderlands 3 joins Game Pass for cloud, PC, and console on April 3. Diablo III: Reapers of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition joins Game Pass for cloud and console on April 8. Commandos: Origins
Commandos: Origins joins Game Pass for Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 9. Blue Prince
Blue Prince joins Game Pass for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on April 10. Hunt Showdown: 1896
Hunt Showdown: 1896 joins Game Pass for PC on April 10. All You Need is Help
All You Need is Help joins Game Pass for console on April 3. Still Wakes the Deep
Still Wakes the Deep joins Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S on April 3. Wargroove 2
Wargroove 2 joins Game Pass for console on April 3...
Nintendo shared more details about the nature of Switch 2 backward compatibility during the dedicated Switch 2 Direct. Subsequently, it published a list of games for the original Switch that might not function correctly on the Switch 2. A set of follow-up interviews with the Switch 2 development team also provided clarification on questions such as what to expect from the Switch 2 eShop and how purchasing original Switch games might work on the new console. Nintendo explained how Switch 2 upgrades will work as well, with games that have a dedicated "Switch 2 Edition" version and those that will have free updates that make smaller improvements.Table of Contents [hide]Can you play Switch games on Switch 2?Are all Switch games backwards compatible?Can you play Switch games on Switch 2?Nintendo confirmed in a support post that you can play digital and physical Switch games on the Switch 2, with a few exceptions.
The Switch 2 won't support all Switch 1 games.Are all Switch games backwards compatible?On April 2, Nintendo confirmed that the backwards compatibility support is limited and provided a list of more than 100 games that, as of the Switch 2's June 5 launch, may not work with the new console. Most of these are listed as having "compatibility issues" that developers are "currently investigating." The only game that Nintendo flat-out says won't play on the Switch 2 is the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. That kit requires you to insert the Switch tablet into the Toy-Con device, and the Switch 2 tablet is larger than the original Switch. It simply won't fit.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a fairly massive upgrade when it comes to raw storage space. The 256GB onboard SSD is four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times the size of the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). That said, the Switch 2's performance upgrades will inevitably lead to bigger file sizes for upcoming games, which could compel you to expand your console's storage capacity. Just like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 has a microSD card slot. But while the Switch worked with basically every microSD card sold in stores, the Switch 2 is only compatible with a very specific type of storage: microSD Express cards. See all microSD Express Cards at Amazon The Express format is a recent advancement in the semiconductor industry that hasn't been widely adopted by manufacturers yet. The Nintendo Switch 2 will certainly increase its adoption rate by both manufacturers and consumers in a hurry. During this week's Nintendo Direct, we learned that both Samsung and SanDisk will be releasing Super Mario-themed microSD Express Cards this year. If you want to get ahead of any potential Switch 2 storage woes, we've put together a brief list and explainer detailing the microSD Express options available now from SanDisk and Lexar. None of the current cards are themed around Nintendo franchises, but you'll probably save some cash by grabbing a non-branded one anyway.SanDisk 128GB microSD Express Card -- $45 ($50)SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card -- $60 ($65)Lexar 256GB Play Pro microSD Express Card -- $50Lexar 512GB Play Pro microSD Express Card -- $100Lexar 1TB Play Pro microSD Express Card -- $200For more on the new console, check out GameSpot's Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide, which includes all of the first-party hardware and games featured in the Nintendo Direct. Preorders for the Switch 2, its accessories, and a bunch of launch games will open on April 9, and we're only two months out from the console's June 5 launch.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
April's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has finally aired, and Nintendo delivered all sorts of juicy news regarding its next major home console.Along with numerous reveals, over 40 Switch 2 games were showcased throughout the hour-long presentation. Some were given deep dives, others were highlighted in sizzle reels, but all of them will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2 at some point. This gallery will continue to be updated as more games are announced for Switch 2, both leading up to that June 5 launch and beyond, but for now, here's everything we know is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 so far.We've also rounded up the rumored games said to be on the way. For more, check out all of the games getting Switch 2 Edition enhanced versions and the Switch 2 games available on launch day. You should also be aware that some physical games will be "Game-Key Cards." Backwards compatibility will also allow you to play tons of Switch 1 games, although there are some limitations. Mario Kart World
Release Date: June 5The headline launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 is Mario Kart World, a new Mario Kart experience that mixes traditional go-kart racing with open-world exploration and co-op online gameplay. Mario Kart World will launch separately and bundled with the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. Donkey Kong Bananza
Release Date: July 17The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct ended with a bonanza--sorry, a Bananza, with Donkey Kong Bananza, a new 3D adventure starring Nintendo's great ape Donkey Kong. The debut trailer shows the strong Kong digging through the ground, smashing enemies, and more. Super Mario Party Jamboree--Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
Release Date: July 24The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" was originally found in the fine print of a Nintendo website, but now we have more clarity, as these indicate games with multiple enhancements coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Super Mario Party Jamboree is one such game, as the Jamboree TV expansion adds more minigames and camera support to the party title. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild--Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release Date: June 5The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was confirmed to receive the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition treatment. The updated version will feature enhanced resolution and frame rate, as well as HDR support. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom--Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release Date: June 5Tears of the Kingdom will also see a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, with many of the same updates as its predecessor. Both updated versions will also use a new Zelda Notes feature, found within the Nintendo Switch smartphone app, which will allow voice controls, real-time navigation via an in-app map, and in Tears of the Kingdom's case, the ability to upload and share Autobuild recipes with other users. Kirby and the Forgotten Land--Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Release Date: August 28The open-world adventure Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will feature a new chapter called Star-Crossed World. In it, a meteor crashes into the Forgotten Land, and Kirby must use new Mouthful Mode techniques along with his other skills to save the world from danger. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Release Date: TBA 2025The next Metroid Prime game will receive multiple enhancements on Nintendo Switch 2, including a 120fps Performance mode when the console is docked. No release date was confirmed during the presentation, however, as the trailer simply showed "2025." Pokemon Legends: Z-A--Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release Date: TBA 2025Pokemon Legends: Z-A's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will add updated visuals to the upcoming Pokemon adventure, with both resolution and frame rate named as improvements. Kirby Air Riders
Release Date: TBA 2025After 20 years, a new Kirby-themed racer, Kirby Air Riders, will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. A brief trailer showing Kirby racing on his star ride was shown, before Masahiro Sakurai was confirmed as the director of the game. Drag x Drive
Release Date: TBA 2025Drag x Drive is a unique 3-on-3 basketball game with a twist; each player is in a wheelchair-like vehicle. Players will use the Joy-Con 2's mouse features to roll their characters' wheels, along with motion controls to pass and shoot the ball. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Release Date: June 5Welcome Tour functions as the Nintendo Switch's 2 tutorial, as it will show players each of the console's defining features through minigames and other interactive tech demos. Welcome Tour will be a paid experience, but no price point has been confirmed for it at the moment. GameCube Classics
Release Date: June 5Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass will see another platform added to its offerings with Switch 2, as Nintendo has confirmed GameCube games will become part of the online portfolio at launch. Switch Online GameCube games announced so far include The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Soulcalibur II, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, and F-Zero GX The Duskbloods
Release Date: TBA 2026From Software's next game is The Duskbloods, an eight-player PvPvE action game set in a dark and desolate world. The game is confirmed to be a Switch 2 exclusive, though it is not releasing until 2026. Hades II
Release Date: TBA 2025Hades II follows its predecessor in being first-to-console via a Nintendo Switch console, as it was confirmed to be launching first on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. EA Sports Madden NFL and EA Sports FC
Release Date: TBAEA Sports confirmed that Madden NFL and EA Sports FC will both appear on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the future. However, the teaser that played during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct did not confirm when either series would make its Switch 2 debut. NBA 2K and WWE 2K
Release Date: TBA 20252K Sports also confirmed two of its legacy sports franchises--NBA 2K and WWE 2K--would be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Once again, unfortunately, neither franchise was given a concrete debut date. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Release Date: TBA 2025Koei Tecmo and Nintendo will be collaborating on a third Hyrule Warriors game, and this one will once again feature the Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom version of Hyrule. Specifically, Age of Imprisonment will follow the story leading up to Tears of the Kingdom, with Zelda and the Zonai featuring heavily in the debut trailer. Split Fiction
Release Date: June 5Hazelight founder and CEO Josef Fares appeared during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct to confirm that Split Fiction--the studio's latest co-op-focused adventure--would be part of the Switch 2's launch lineup on June 5. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
Release Date: June 5CD Projekt Red also appeared during the Switch 2 Direct, where it confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition--which includes both the base game and the Project Liberty expansion--will release on Nintendo Switch 2 at the console's launch. Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Release Date: June 5The Final Fantasy VII Remake saga will begin on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, with FF7 Remake Intergrade confirmed for a June 5 release on the new console. Intergrade includes the Intermission expansion, which stars Yuffie in a side quest that connects Remake and Rebirth. Street Fighter 6
Release Date: June 5Capcom will bring Street Fighter 6 to the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch with a new package called the Years 1-2 Fighter Edition. This bundle includes every DLC character released for the game so far, including guest characters Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui from SNK. Sid Meier's Civilization VII--Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release Date: June 5Civilization VII has already found a home on the original Switch, but the enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will add the Joy-Con 2's mouse functionality to the game, which will allow players to recreate the PC Civ experience while on the go. Hogwarts Legacy
Release Date: June 5Warner Bros. and Portkey Games will bring Hogwarts Legacy--the open-world third-person adventure game set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter--to the Switch 2 at launch. The Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy will support mouse functionality, but specific uses have not been announced as of yet. Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
Release Date: June 5Square Enix isn't only bringing Final Fantasy VII Remake to Switch 2, as a full HD remaster of the 3DS RPG Bravely Default Flying Fairy will also join the Switch 2 launch lineup on June 5. The remaster will include "quality-of-life updates," along with two new minigames using the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls. Borderlands 4
Release Date: TBA 20252K and Gearbox Entertainment confirmed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation that looter-shooter Borderlands 4 will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches later this year. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4
Release Date: TBA 2025Nintendo Switch 2 owners will be able to relive two classic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games remastered for current consoles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. The trailer that aired during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct also teased a collaboration with SpongeBob SquarePants, as a skater briefly appeared in Bikini Bottom before the trailer ended. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
Release Date: TBA 2025While The Duskbloods was From Software's most surprising Switch 2 reveal, the developer also confirmed that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition--which bundles the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree expansion together, along with new weapons and armor--will come to Nintendo Switch later this year. Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
Release Date: June 5Sega is taking Yakuza fans back to the beginning on Nintendo Switch 2, as Yakuza 0 Director's Cut will mark the action franchise's debut on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. Fortnite
Release Date: June 5Fortnite fans who were wondering if the battle royale/music simulation/Lego builder would be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. The Switch 2 Direct was quick to confirm that, indeed, you can drop onto the island on your Switch 2 console right at launch. Enter The Gungeon 2
Release Date: TBA 2026Enter The Gungeon 2--the follow-up to 2016's top-down bullet fest--was revealed for the first time during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. It will feature new 3D graphics and animations, new weapons, and new tricks. Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition
Release Date: June 5Agent 47 will soon have a new arena in which to practice his craft, as Hitman: World of Assassination's new Signature Edition will launch day and date with the Nintendo Switch 2 console. The Signature Edition includes every mission from the most recent Hitman trilogy, along with multiple extra missions and escalations to explore. Project 007
Release Date: TBAIO Interactive's not only working with Agent 47, however; the team announced some time ago that it is developing a new game featuring the top agent from Her Majesty's Secret Service, James Bond himself. While no gameplay or specific details were shown, Project 007 was confirmed to be coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
Release Date: TBA 2026The follow-up to 2019's Astroneer, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions will allow friends to explore uncharted worlds throughout space, with the entire player base working toward a common goal throughout the galaxy all at once. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Release Date: September 5The mech-focused action game Daemon X Machina was thought to be dormant after the first game's launch in 2019. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed that a sequel, Titanic Scion, is not only in development, but that it will be launching three short months after the console releases in June. Deltarune Chapters 1-4
Release Date: June 5Deltarune's ongoing saga will continue on the Switch 2, as developer Toby Fox and 8-4 revealed that four chapters of his latest adventure will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day as the console. Survival Kids
Release Date: June 5Konami's Survival Kids follows the adventures of a group of kids who have stranded themselves on a faraway island. After their boat wrecks onto the shore, the group must collect resources, build shelters, and solve puzzles in order to survive and make it back home. Star Wars Outlaws
Release Date: TBA 2025Star Wars Outlaws follows the adventures of bounty hunter Kay Vess and her small alien pal Nix as they try to navigate a galaxy far, far away and pull off the greatest heist the universe has ever seen. The game originally launched for consoles and PC August 30, but Ubisoft has confirmed a Switch 2 port will be available this year. Hollow Knight: Silksong
Release Date: TBA 2025After years of no news of any kind from Team Cherry, Hollow Knight: Silksong made a brief appearance in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct during a sizzle reel featuring multiple games. No new information was given in that reel, however, and the game is still listed as coming out this year. Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Release Date: TBA 2025The latest adventure in the life of famed puzzle-solver Professor Layton appeared briefly during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, confirming that Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will be launching on Nintendo's latest console later this year. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma--Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Release Date: June 5Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma--Nintendo Switch 2 Edition brings the latest Rune Factory game to Nintendo Switch 2 on the console's launch day--only six days removed from its May 30 launch on the original Switch and PC. Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
Release Date: June 5The latest Nobunaga's Ambition game, Awakening--which launched on PC and consoles in July 2022--was confirmed by Koei Tecmo to be part of the Nintendo Switch's launch lineup on June 5. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
Release Date: June 5The next installment in Sega's Puyo Puyo Tetris franchise will launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 console, bringing with it the same classic puzzle-based gameplay as its predecessor, which was released as part of the original Switch's launch lineup in 2017. Fast Fusion
Release Date: June 5Shin'en, the studio behind the Nintendo Switch launch racer Fast RMX, will once again release a high-speed racing game for a Switch console's launch lineup, as Fast Fusion is confirmed to be part of the initial Switch 2 offerings in early June. RUMORED: Assassin's Creed Mirage
"There are a lot of other third-party games that are being considered or will be coming to Switch 2. One title that will be there within the launch window comes from Ubisoft, and it's going to be Assassin's Creed Mirage."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: Assassin's Creed Shadows
"To my understanding, Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of those in-development ports it just won't be ready for launch and probably won't be ready for the launch window."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
"[Final Fantasy 7] Rebirth will follow in 2026."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: Halo: The Master Chief Collection
"Expect a lot of Microsoft games on Switch 2 and PS5 moving forward, but Flight Simulator and Halo: Master Chief Collection are two games I have heard about that should be making their way over in 2025."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: Microsoft Flight Simulator
RUMORED: Hi-Fi Rush
"Microsoft is going to be a very big supporter of the Switch 2 when it does come out, they will be porting and patching the current Switch lineup. So games like Grounded, Pentiment, the Ori games will eventually find their way to Switch 2, be patched with 4K support and I wouldn't be surprised if you see Sea of Thieves, maybe Hi-Fi Rush, also find their way over."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: Ori and the Blind Forest
RUMORED: Ori and the Will of the Wisps
RUMORED: Sea of Thieves
RUMORED: Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope
"[We] had already released a Mario Rabbids game [on Switch], so by doing another we had two similar experiences on one machine. On Nintendo, games like this never die. There are 25 Mario games on Switch. Nintendo [has advised] that it's better to do one iteration on each machine. We were a bit too early, we should have waited for [the next console]. Because you could play a great game. And we think it will last for 10 years, because we will update it for the new machine that will come in the future."-- Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot"There was also some consideration of doing a Mario + Rabbids collection so it would have one and two in a single package."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: 3D Mario Game
"We have heard stuff like a new 3D Mario [game]."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
"Some other third-party games I have heard, include Metal Gear Solid Delta, which is coming out in 2025. Right now it lacks a release date for all platforms and I'm hopeful that maybe it is a day-and-date release when it does come to Switch 2."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: Rainbow Six Siege
"I've been told that Ubisoft is doing more than half-a-dozen games for the Switch 2, and a lot of them are going to be late ports. These are from a range of franchises, like The Division, Rainbow Six Siege."Source: NateTheHate RUMORED: The Division
Note: It's not clear yet which Division game--or games--will be headed to Switch 2. RUMORED: Starfield
Source: eXtas1s (via Insider Gaming) RUMORED: Fallout 4
Source: eXtas1s (via Insider Gaming) RUMORED: Diablo 4
Source: eXtas1s (via Insider Gaming)...
The original Nintendo Switch's now iconic detachable Joy-Con controllers could have attached to the console magnetically like the Switch 2 Joy-Con 2s, but the idea was shelved during development after late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata was presented with a prototype.Information about the origin of the idea behind the Switch 2's newly revealed magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers come from a four-part developer interview posted on Nintendo's website diving into the Switch 2's creation. In part two of the interview, Kouichi Kawamoto, a producer at Nintendo's entertainment planning and development department, shared why the magnetic Joy-Con idea didn't work out for the original Switch."I took the prototypes to Iwata-san, the company's President at the time, for feedback," Kawamoto said. "But unfortunately, the Joy-Con controllers would wobble when attached to the console using magnets due to the weak connection. We decided to scrap the idea as we were concerned it would make customers uneasy about using the console."Continue Reading at GameSpot...
Season 3 is live in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and the big update added the brand-new Shattered Veil map to Zombies. Just like the previous maps, Treyarch included a secret song, and here we'll guide you through finding the items needed to unlock the hidden song unique to Shattered Veil.For more on the new season, make sure to check out all the highlights for Season 3 of Black Ops 6, including more multiplayer maps, limited-time events, and the addition of Jay and Silent Bob as playable operators. Season 3 of Warzone adds the OG Verdansk map, classic features, and the original Gulag. The contents of the Season 3 battle pass can be viewed here, which includes the return of OG guns and operators from past Call of Duty games. How to unlock the Easter egg song for Shattered Veil
To play the secret song on Shattered Veil, you first need to find three hidden headphones. The headphones are blue and have fuzzy ears like the Mr. Peeks bunny. These can be interacted with in any order and at any time during your match. Press Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox).Completing this Easter egg will play the new Zombies song called "Falling To Pieces," which is by composer Kevin Sherwood and sung by Malukah. Mr. Peeks headset #1
You can choose to go either to the left or right side of the mansion when unlocking doors from the starting area of the match. If you head left, you'll reach the Conservatory first. Here, you'll find a Mr. Peeks headset underneath the stairs inside the room. Mr. Peeks headset #2
The second headset you can encounter is near the elevator in the Banquet Hall. Walk past the right side of the elevator and look at the wall of equipment. It's dark and hard to see, but the headphones are on the bottom right of the shelf. Mr. Peeks headset #3
The last headset you'll need is found after you've followed the in-game prompts leading you down the elevator shaft to Pack-a-Punch. This will give you access to a new area with the Service Tunnels. Head down into the Service Tunnels and make a quick right. You'll find a burned body and some orange construction barrels. The headset is on the shelf behind them.The hidden song, "Falling To Pieces," will play once you've interacted with all three. You can do these steps once per match to play the song. More BO6 Zombies guides
For more Zombies, make sure to check out our guide for the best perk augments to use. We can also walk you through unlocking the hidden songs for the Liberty Falls, Terminus, and The Tomb maps...
Ten years ago, the idea of a movie based on Minecraft, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, would have sounded like a setup for a joke about the current state of video game films. In 2025, though, it's not only reality but the right choice for the franchise's expansion to the big screen.A Minecraft Movie is exactly what you think it is based on its trailers. It's a big, cartoony live-action movie, filled with silly jokes, Minecraft references, and an oddly surreal Minecraft world, complete with the game's various creatures and our human heroes. And while this might not be the film those who have grown up with Minecraft and are now adults would want, it's a great service to younger audiences who are closer to the beginning of their own Minecraft journeys.The Minecraft movie follows a pretty simple premise. Many years ago, a man named Steve (Black) somehow wound up in the Minecraft Overworld via a portal from Earth. It was his dream come true, as he loved to build, and he made it his new home. Some years later, he's become a prisoner of Malgosha (Rachel House), a piglin witch who commands the hordes of gold-hungry pig characters in an effort to take the Overworld as her own, gobbling up all of its gold. Fast-forward to modern day, when four other humans wind up in the Overworld, leading to an adventure to help an escaped Steve save the cubic paradise he loves.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
Following a tantalizing teaser that provided a first look at the next Mario Kart game back in January, Nintendo has now fully unveiled Mario Kart 9 as Mario Kart World. Revealed during the April 2 Nintendo Direct broadcast, Mario Kart World is a successor to Mario Kart 8, and it's coming to the Switch 2 this June as a launch title. Players can also grab the game by way of a $500 Switch 2 bundle that includes the console and a digital copy of the racing game.Here's everything we know so far about Mario Kart World, including details about Nintendo opting to charge $80 for the game.Table of Contents [hide]When will Mario Kart 9 be released?When will Mario Kart 9 be released?As expected, Mario Kart World is going to be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, which means it will arrive on June 5 alongside the console. It is exclusive to the Switch 2.Continue Reading at GameSpot...