Overview
- Nintendo released Star Fox for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, 2026, listing the retail price at $49.99 and offering a free demo on the eShop.
- Several Switch 2 native downloads and editions were added the same week, including Citizen Sleeper (Switch 2 Edition) at $19.99, Citizen Sleeper 2 at $24.99, and Namco Legendary Mountains at $19.99.
- Nintendo launched a Summer Sale running June 25 to July 8 with discounted digital games and DLC on Nintendo.com and limited retailer windows at Amazon, GameStop, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.
- Live promotions tied to the updates include a Jirachi event in Pokémon Pokopia through July 8 and a Star Fox-themed Tetris 99 55th MAXIMUS CUP from July 10 to July 13 that unlocks a theme for members who earn 100 event points.
- Nintendo is offering one extra free month on 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack purchases through July 28, 2026, a move that could boost subscriptions and player access to new Switch 2 content.