Overview
- Nintendo’s July 16 North American Download adds Switch and Switch 2 releases including Culdcept BEGINS, Moss: The Forgotten Relic, and Fitness Boxing 3 with Culdcept offered as a Switch 2 edition for $54.99 and a Switch retail release for $44.99.
- Registration for the closed network test of The Duskbloods opens July 22 through July 28 and the test runs Aug. 21–24; players must have a Nintendo Switch 2 system and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to apply and participate.
- Short‑window in‑game events are active now, with Donkey Kong Bananza’s second Super Mario collaboration ending July 21 and Pokémon Pokopia’s Zorua contest running July 19–27 for in‑game rewards.
- A marketing push includes a free bonus month of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack with purchase or redemption of a 12‑month membership, an offer that ends July 28, plus ongoing My Nintendo sweepstakes tied to Pikmin and Crocs merchandise.
- The update highlights a broader shift to Switch 2 as a first rollout platform for upgraded editions and gated network tests, which could push players to upgrade hardware or renew subscriptions to access new releases and events.