Larian Studios’ multi-award-winning fantasy RPG, Baldur’s Gate 3, is set for its own TV series on HBO, and will be helmed by The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin.

As reported by Deadline, a television adaptation of the acclaimed game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe is in development at the network, and interestingly, will be a continuation of the story from the Baldur's Gate 3 game. The television show will reportedly take place after the events of Larian's RPG and follow the characters players grew to love over time as they grapple with the aftermath of its world-changing ending.

The series will be helmed by Craig Mazin, no stranger to adapting video games to live action, following his work co-creating HBO's The Last of Us with Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann. A huge fan of Baldur's Gate 3, Mazin told Deadline that "After putting nearly 1000 hours into the incredible world of Baldur’s Gate 3, it is a dream come true to be able to continue the story that Larian and Wizards of The Coast created".

"I am a devoted fan of D&D and the brilliant way that Swen Vincke and his gifted team adapted it", he continued. "I can’t wait to help bring Baldur’s Gate and all of its incredible characters to life with as much respect and love as we can, and I’m deeply grateful to Gabe Marano and his team at Hasbro for entrusting me with this incredibly important property."

By taking on this project that has no ties to any other Baldur's Gate game in the pipeline, Mazin will have free rein over what story he wishes to tell, but we do know that it will include both existing and brand new members of the BG3 cast. Shadowheart? Karlach? Astarion? Who are you most looking forward to seeing on your television screen? Mazin reportedly plans to reach out to the cast of the games to sound out how best to approach their roles in the TV show, and if they'd want to be involved, something The Last of Us did with Merle Dandridge reprising her role as Marlene, for example.

Of course, the ending of Larian's multiple game of the year award-winning RPG can vary massively depending on how you chose to play the game, so it will be highly intriguing to see how Mazin and co. go about choosing which ending is canon for them.

It may well be a while yet before we see Baldur's Gate arrive on the small screen, with Mazin still attached to complete production on The Last of Us, which is gearing up for its third, and maybe final, season.

Simon Cardy is a Senior Editor at IGN who can mainly be found skulking around open world games, indulging in Korean cinema, or despairing at the state of Tottenham Hotspur and the New York Jets. Follow him on Bluesky at @cardy.bsky.social.

Embark Studios has opened up about how it will make the second Expedition in Arc Raiders more enticing after the first left its community wanting more.

The developer behind the popular sci-fi extraction shooter updated fans with a blog post on its website. Included are a February 25 sign-up date and a March 1 departure date for the account reset event, as players are told to look forward to more worthwhile rewards before sending their beloved Raiders into the unknown and starting from scratch.

Stash value requirements were the first thing Embark addressed, telling fans that they’ll now need just 3 million coins to reach the maximum bonus of five skill points. That means you’ll need only 600,000 per point, a significantly more achievable task than the previous Expedition’s ask of 1 million per skill point.

What’s more, Raiders who participated the first time around but didn’t amass enough coins can benefit from a new catch-up feature. Missed points can be claimed for 300,000 each, with coins first going toward Expedition 2 before being used for the makeup points for Expedition 1. In other words, you’ll need the 3 million for the five new skill points and an additional 300,000 per skill point missed. As Raiders jump into Expeditions for the first time, they’ll need to start by unlocking rewards from Expedition 1, leaving the catch-up feature only for returning players.

Other new permanent rewards for the second reset include a new Scrappy outfit, an evolved Patchwork outfit with more toggles and colors, and, thankfully, 12 more stash space slots. Returning expeditioners gain 5% more XP (10% total), a 6% boost to Scrappy materials (12% total), and a 10% increase to repair value (70% total).

All of the upcoming changes to Expeditions arrive after Embark noted a somewhat disappointing reception to its first crack at the account wipe feature. Design director Virgil Watkins told PCGamesN last month that "a little over a million players" successfully cleared their accounts and suggested the studio would keep its ear to the ground going forward.

"We completely acknowledge that it isn't the most engaging thing to just go for money," he said at the time, "[and it has] the potential outcome of disincentivizing using your gear, which is kind of what people look forward to towards the end of a reset cycle. So yeah, we're looking at revisions on that."

Arc Raiders launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S October 30, 2025. Its Escalation roadmap laid out Embark’s early 2026 plans late last month, with Expedition windows planned for February and April. Headwinds kicked things off with a solo vs. squads queue option and the Bird City map condition when it arrived January 27.

Following a coordinated Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack last week, the developers are still doing their best to combat ongoing reports of cheaters. For more, you can read about why we think some of the rarest Arc Raiders weapons need more tuning.

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Ubisoft has reportedly canceled a multiplayer, cooperative Assassin's Creed title that has been in development at French studio Ubisoft Annecy.

This comes from a report by French publication Origami, which IGN has independently translated. According to the report, the project was codenamed "AC League", was originally conceived as a DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows, and would have potentially taken place in the same feudal Japan era. The DLC would have involved four assassins joining forces to take on a series of scripted missions with up to four players that would have ultimately concluded the story told in the game's (canceled) Season Pass. You may have already heard of AC League if you pay close attention to Assassin's Creed gossip, as it was previously rumored last year in a report from Insider Gaming.

The project, Origami reports, was apparently fairly ambitious and was intended to serve as a baseline for future multiplayer features throughout the series, such as a return to a hybrid solo/multiplayer playstyle as existed in Assassin's Creed Unity or Black Flag (a remake of which has been rumored for some time now). However, as the AC League project progressed, directors at Ubisoft Annecy reportedly began to question whether it made sense to attach League to Shadows, as they worried it would take too long to make, and came up with a different plan that turned it into a small, standalone title borrowing pieces of the Assassin's Creed: Shadows open world. Development on this progressed with an intended invite-only alpha planned for May of 2026.

Unfortunately, AC League was allegedly just the latest victim of the ongoing upheaval at Ubisoft. For several months now, the company has been undergoing a massive restructure alongside major cost-cutting measures, canceling numerous projects, closing studios, and reorganizing its creative houses. It was to this restructuring that AC League fell victim, with leadership at Ubisoft Annecy being informed just last week that AC League was being canceled.

However, there is still a sliver of hope for the project, Origami reports. Apparently, a handful of Annecy employees have been selected to transfer the technical advancements the team made back into the company's proprietary Anvil engine, with the goal of eventually making it easier to add replayable multiplayer modes to future Assassin's Creed titles that would be less expensive to develop. Unfortunately, that leaves more than a quarter of the 270 individuals working at Annecy without a project at the moment, leaving a lot of lingering anxiety that layoffs may be coming next.

IGN has reached out to Ubisoft for comment.

Ubisoft's quarterly earnings will be reported next week, and all eyes are on the company to see if it can pull itself together amid some drastic financial times. Upon last reporting, the company had thrown out its previous fiscal year guidance for new, significantly reduced financial expectations, reflective of the fact that the company just closed two stories, laid off a lot of employees, and canceled six projects. It's also handed off its three biggest franchises to Vantage Studios, a newly-created business entity owned by Ubisoft but with a 25% stake from Tencent to help keep the lights on.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Article translation courtesy of Blythe Dujardin.

Disneyland Paris is set to have a very big year in 2026, led by the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World and the opening of World of Frozen. Beyond that, the park is planning tons of upgrades to existing attractions, new restaurants, and many more changes that should make a stroll through these magical lands something truly special.

With the help of Disney Parks Blog, this Disneyland Paris in 2026 Guide will be a place to see all the fun headed to the parks this year. It's still early, so we will be updating this article as more details are revealed, but this should give you a good idea of what to expect!

We'd love you to let us know what you are most excited for, and we'd love for you to also check out our 2026 guides for Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

Disney Adventure World and World of Frozen

On March 29, Disneyland Paris' Walt Disney Studios Park will officially become Disney Adventure World, and World of Frozen will open its gates for the first time in forever and welcome guests into the Kingdom of Arendelle.

This is a huge moment for Disneyland Paris, as this new park will represent a change of more than 90% of the park's offerings since 2002. Alongside World of Frozen, Disney Adventure World will also be home to the currently open Worlds of Pixar, Marvel Avengers Campus, and World Premiere Plaza. In the future, it will also feature the first-ever Lion King-themed area with a "major attraction combining water-based thrills with next-generation Audio-Animatronics figures."

World of Frozen, which first debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland, will invite guests to participate in the Sunflower Festival and step into the beloved tale themselves. As they walk through the streets of Arendelle, they can check out the 118-foot-tall North Mountain (which is crowned by Elsa's Ice Palace), Arendelle Bay, the Fountain of Friendship, and Arendelle Castle.

Fans of EPCOT's Frozen Ever After will be happy to know that the attraction will stand tall here, complete with state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics and "new immersive projection technologies." And of course, guests will be able to meet Anna and Elsa during a royal encounter in Arendelle Castle alongside watching a show with many more of our favorite characters.

Perhaps the biggest news, however, is that a next-generation robotic character of Olaf will be walking around the park, speaking, and interacting with guests in a truly spectacular way. Oh, and of course, there will be dining options like the Nordic-inspired quick-service restaurant called Nordic Crowns Tavern and places to get merch like the Fjord View Shop, where guests will be able to befriend a baby troll of their own that will interact with the world around them.

Outside World of Frozen, guests will be able to visit all of these previously mentioned lands, and they will all be connected to Adventure Bay, a 7.5-acre lake that will be the home of Disney Cascade of Lights at night. This new nighttime spectacular is an "emotional journey" and an "invitation for every guest to believe in their own strength, to embrace wonder, and to feel the power of storytelling in a way only Disney can deliver."

Connected to Adventure Bay will be Adventure Way, and this will connect World Premiere Plaza and teh rest of the lands alongside hosting Raiponce Tangled Spin, which will bring to life the Lantern Festival from Tangled.

Adventure Way will also have plenty of character interactions, 14 culinary experiences, lush green spaces to relax, and much more. It will also be home to a new attraction inspired by Up that will be a "flying carousel" that will "add motion and energy to the promenade."

Minnie's Dream Factory Returns

Minnie's Dream Factory will once again welcome guests on February 7 with an all-new story that "celebrates teamwork and creativity." Minnie takes on the role of director and leads a team that includes "Chip 'n' Dale as the comedic duo, Donald Duck managing every technical detail, and Daisy Duck bringing her signature energy to keep spirits high." Alongside many other surprises, the characters in this show will feature new costumes that are fitting of this grand return.

Annette's Diner

Annette's Diner in Disney Village is now closed for a "significant refurbishment lasting several months." Rest assured, these changes will preserve the retro charm that has been a key part of this place since 1992.

When it reopens, there will be an expanded kitchen space, a refurbished dining room, a new facade for the bar inspired by the metallic aesthetic of classic American diners, and even the booths will get an upgrade with "vibrant candy-pink and turquoise-blue tones."

Disney Village Transformation

Speaking of Disney Village in 2026, The Sports Bar & Lounge recently reopened with a new terrace, new decor, and a refreshed menu, Pelé Soccer will become the brand's first European store, and the largest McDonald's in France will open with "playful nods to Disneyland Paris."

A two-story Italian restaurant called Casa Giulia is also currently being built, and it will join the reimagined Disney Wonders store that will replace the Disney Store.

Nature-Inspired Makeover for Disney Sequoia Lodge

Disney Sequoia Lodge is getting a nature-inspired makeover that will be similar in scale to Disneyland Paris' Disneyland Hotel and Disney Hotel New York: The Art of Marvel. These changes plan to "elevate the overall experience while preserving the cozy, woodsy charm."

It also looks to "pay tribute to the beauty of nature in new ways, drawing from the rich tradition of forest landscapes celebrated by Walt Disney and his team of animators." Despite these changes, the hotel will remain open as these plans will come to life in different phases.

Ratatouille - The Adventure

Ratatouille - The Adventure aka Ratatouille : L'Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy has been closed for refurbishment since October 2025, and it looks to welcome guests back on March 28, which is the day before Walt Disney Studios Park becomes Disney Adventure World.

Upgrades guests can expect will be scenic enhancements to make things even more immersive, the queue will have a brand-new scene set in a Parisian artist's studio, and the attraction itself will have new props, enhanced projections, and oversized set pieces.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

In spring 2026, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will feature a new covered outdoor waiting area that "deepens the attraction's story."

"Designed to resemble the remnants of a once-luxurious patio and outdoor pool frequented by show business elites, this space now reflects the eerie disarray of the hotel," the official description reads. "Every detail has been carefully chosen to immerse guests in the narrative, while props scattered throughout the queue offer intriguing clues about the hotel’s past."

There will also be a new merchandise location near the attraction in early 2026 that is inspired by the charm of 1930s flower shops. This boutique looks to match the "Art Deco-inspired style of World Premiere Plaza's theatre district" and feature "authentic touches such as vintage-style floral arrangements, historical photographs, and even a period-appropriate florist's fridge."

Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing

There will be new scenes along the Rivers of the Far West coming to Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing by the end of summer 2026, and these draw inspiration from Disney Legend and Imagineer Marc Davis.

There will be new figures designed by Imagineers, including "majestic buffaloes on a prairie and playful critters, such as raccoons and a skunk, perched on a floating log." As an added bonus, the recently refurbished Molly Brown riverboat will provide the perfect glimpse at these new additions.

For more, check out our exclusive interview with Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum on the park's past, present, and great big beautiful DisneylandForward and and our thoughts after sailing on the Disney Destiny.

Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst, Instagram, and TikTok, and listen to his show, Talking Disney Magic.

Nvidia Blackwell graphics cards launched more than a year ago, starting with the RTX 5090. And while this generation had a controversial launch, the RTX 5080 Super could have redeemed the generation. But that's probably not going to happen.

Thanks to its immense success with AI hardware, it seems like Nvidia has both scaled back production of existing 50-series cards and cancelled its mid-generation refresh of Blackwell, according to a report from The Information (via Insider Gaming). At the same time, known hardware leaker @kopite7kimi suggests that the next generation of GPUs, likely led by the RTX 6090, won't be out until the second half of 2027.

Just like with the RAM shortage that's affecting all kinds of gaming hardware right now, this is thanks to the AI industry's demand for computer hardware. Nvidia has reported huge growth, thanks to the AI boom, leading to the company being the most valuable in the world, at $4.24 trillion. It wouldn't be surprising, then, if Team Green wanted to focus on the enterprise market.

Nvidia issued IGN the following comment: "Demand for GeForce RTX GPUs is strong, and memory supply is constrained. We continue to ship all GeForce SKUs and are working closely with our suppliers to maximize memory availability." That doesn't sound like a denial, so we'll just have to wait and see how the year plays out.

The State of PC Gaming

Nvidia isn't the only company that has been mysteriously silent on mid-generation releases. AMD also hasn't released a new consumer graphics card since the Radeon RX 9060 in August 2025. And it's likely for the exact same reason that Nvidia isn't releasing its super cards: the AI demand is just too high right now.

AMD just had its earnings call as well, and while CEO Lisa Su used it as a chance to reassure gamers that the Steam Machine is still coming soon – which was followed by a delay from Valve – the company also reported $16.6 billion in revenue from its datacenter business last year. Team Red's gaming business, on the other hand, brought in $3.9 billion, and that seems like it was largely driven by the custom chips in devices like the Xbox Ally X and the Steam Machine.

Instead, both Nvidia and AMD have been focused on improving the software that runs on their graphics cards. AMD launched FSR Redstone in December 2025, which improves frame generation and ray tracing, while Nvidia launched DLSS 4.5, which gives a noticeable boost to image quality – though with a performance cost.

If both companies are indeed skipping their mid-generation GPU launches, we'll probably have to make do with these software improvements. And while I would prefer to have an RTX 5080 Super that actually performs better than the RTX 4090, I can make do with better upscaling.

Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra

A new report has shed light on Microsoft’s Xbox plans for 2026, while confirming one unannounced game is still in the works.

As Microsoft announced last month, Playground's Forza Horizon 6 is out in May. The Verge said Halo: Campaign Evolved is tentatively targeting a release in the summer. Gears of War: E-Day, meanwhile, is set for the second half of the year. Playground's Fable, as we know, is due out in the fall. Microsoft reportedly wants both Gears of War: E-Day and Fable to avoid GTA 6’s gargantuan November launch.

According to the report, the Fallout 3 remaster fans are desperate to see announced is still in “active development,” three years after it appeared in FTC documents as part of Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard. The Verge said Bethesda is keen to ensure the game is polished enough to enjoy a successful launch similar to last year’s The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which Bethesda chief Todd Howard recently told IGN he was "really, really pleased" with.

Amazon's Fallout TV show countdown turned out not to be Fallout 3 or Fallout: New Vegas Remastered, so news that the Fallout 3 release is still happening will be of some comfort to fans. The Verge did not provide an update on the potential Fallout: New Vegas remaster.

Bethesda's space RPG Starfield, meanwhile, is reportedly set for new content soon, and it looks like we’ll hear about the heavily rumored PlayStation 5 version soon, too. Double Fine's recently revealed Kiln is reportedly out in April.

In terms of hardware, The Verge said Microsoft will release a new Xbox controller this year. It will reportedly include Wi-Fi connectivity to reduce Xbox Cloud Gaming latency. There's no suggestion Microsoft will release its next-gen Xbox this year, which tallies with recent comments from the boss of AMD. However, The Verge expressed hope that Microsoft will talk more about its next-gen console plans later this year.

Last month, Microsoft held an Xbox Developer Direct Showcase where it revealed new information and gameplay on everything from Forza Horizon 6 to Fable. Check out everything announced here.

Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Bethesda has trumpeted the news that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be squeezed onto a proper Switch 2 Game Card for its physical release — though other titles coming to the console will just be codes in a box.

During today's Partner Direct broadcast focusing on upcoming games coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Bethesda boss Todd Howard briefly appeared to welcome a swathe of games coming to Nintendo's newest console.

In a press release sent to IGN following the broadcast, Bethesda has now detailed its launch plans further, and announced on social media that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle would get a full-fat cartridge launch, rather than on one of Nintendo's widely-disliked Game-Key Cards.

And yes, the game is on Game Card.#IndianaJones https://t.co/jJ0cTDKLLL

— Bethesda (@bethesda) February 5, 2026

Bethesda's social post has received a string of praise, with many fans wondering how the game has been made to fit onto a Switch 2 cartridge. "Wow, totally unexpected," wrote Digital Foundry veteran and game preservation fan John Linneman in response.

Late last year, one Switch 2 developer initially suggested that Nintendo was preparing to make more sizes of Game Cartridge available for manufacturers to ship titles on, rather than relying on Game-Key cards. However, the developer then scrubbed most of this information from the internet, and implied it was unable to announce anything that Nintendo itself had not confirmed officially.

Bethesda's other three titles getting physical launches on Switch 2 this year will not be on Game Cartridges, or even Game-Key cards. Instead, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition will all have physical editions that are "code-in-a-box," Bethesda has said. Of course, all of these games will be available via digital download too, via the Switch 2's eShop.

As announced (and leaked) earlier today, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch digitally and physically on May 12. The game's DLC, The Order of Giants, will also be available download separately on that date.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition launches digitally on February 24 and physically on April 28. Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available digitally already, and will come in a box on April 28. Finally, Oblivion Remastered has a vague "2026" launch window for now.

For much more, here's everything else announced in today's Nintendo Partner Direct.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Project Hail Mary is almost here, but before the highly-anticipated film can grace us with its presence, it has to drop a final trailer. Well, according to a new TV spot teaser, below, both the film’s final trailer and a Super Bowl spot are coming very soon.

The new teaser confirmed that both of the film’s seemingly final promotional drops will happen on Sunday, February 8 — which makes Project Hail Mary one of several films that will reportedly have trailers during the big game. Fans can reportedly anticipate new trailers for Scream 7 and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael, as well as Toy Story 5, The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Minions 3.

Something’s coming this Sunday…
I cannot wait for you all to see Project Hail Mary in cinemas March 20. pic.twitter.com/5h8NHpzOmp

— Christopher Miller (@chrizmillr) February 5, 2026

It seems as though we will also get a trailer for the new Steven Spielberg epic Disclosure Day, which might just be my most anticipated trailer of the game personally. One thing to note is that it's looking like there won't be any Marvel trailers this year, meaning no sneak peaks at Spider-Man: Brand New Day or Avengers: Doomsday just yet.

There’s going to be a lot of interesting pop culture events, so to speak, happening during Super Bowl LX. Pokemon will be airing a special video in celebration of their 30th anniversary featuring Jigglypuff (excellent choice, right?) during their spot, while Xfinity will have their own spot featuring an uncannily de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park. Hey, I didn’t say whether the events would be good or bad, I just said there would be pop culture events.

Project Hail Mary was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from a script by Drew Goddard based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir. It stars Ryan Gosling alongside Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, and Milana Vayntrub.

The film is set to be released in theaters on March 20, just under two months from Super Bowl weekend.

Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.

Square Enix is planning to "share more updates than ever before" on its Final Fantasy 7 Remake project this year, according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi.

This comes from a tweet posted by Hamaguchi following today's Nintendo Switch Partner Direct, during which Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth received a June release date for Switch 2 and Xbox consoles. The post, which Hamaguchi wrote in both Japanese and English, reads as follows:

"We’ve announced that FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will launch on June 3.

"With the addition of Switch 2 and Xbox, the game will be released as a full multi‑platform title.

"This year, we plan to share more updates on the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Project than ever before.

"We look forward to celebrating together with even more players around the world."

We’ve announced that FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will launch on June 3.
With the addition of Switch 2 and Xbox, the game will be released as a full multi‑platform title.
This year, we plan to share more updates on the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Project than ever before.
We look… https://t.co/GFImeiPiC7 pic.twitter.com/f0TaiDHlhJ

— 浜口直樹 /FFVII REBIRTH launches on Switch2&Xbox Jun 3 (@nhamaguc) February 5, 2026

This is exciting news for Remake fans, who have been on the edge of their seats for the last few years, waiting for news of the third game in the trilogy, which we have yet to see at all. Though Hamaguchi didn't outright say it, this feels like a tease for a reveal this year. Rebirth left the story on one heck of a cliffhanger, with players left doubting whether the game's most famous twist really took place or not. The third game has a lot of work to do to land the plot plane set up by Remake and Rebirth, and it will be interesting to see how Square Enix does it. Fans have already been speculating as to what Part 3 will be called, following the "Remake" and "Rebirth" titles as well as "Reunion" on the recent Crisis Core remake. Popular suggestions include Reincarnation, Revival, Reawakening, Redemption, and Return.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake first launched in 2020. At the time we gave it an 8/10, saying that it "breathes exciting new life into a classic while standing as a great RPG all its own." The game was originally a PS4 exclusive, but came to PS5 in its fancy DLC-filled form with Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Intergrade, later to PC and Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 as well just last month.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was also excellent, with us giving it a 9/10 and saying it "impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion, both as a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenges and an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long."

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Netflix is taking us back, not a few decades but millions of years to the era of dinosaurs. The streamer has revealed its official trailer, key art, and release date for the upcoming documentary series The Dinosaurs.

The poster features a monstrously huge dino mouth about to swallow a shark whole, and the trailer gives viewers a glimpse of exactly that in action, while narrator Morgan Freeman tells us: “This is the story of the dinosaurs.” Intense stuff! The sneak peek also gives viewers a look at many different types of animals sharing the world with dinosaurs, as well as several different types of dinos themselves.

Take an epic journey into a lost world in THE DINOSAURS, a new documentary series narrated by Morgan Freeman, premiering March 6.

From executive producer Steven Spielberg, Amblin Entertainment, and the award-winning team behind Life on Our Planet. pic.twitter.com/Dv5LC07n1F

— Netflix (@netflix) February 5, 2026

The series, which will consist of four hour-long episodes, is narrated by none other than one of the smoothest voices in Hollywood: Morgan Freeman. Plus, the legendary Steven Spielberg is producing the series, so there’s already two great reasons to watch.

Alongside the other details, Netflix also revealed the show’s logline: “Welcome to The Dinosaurs – an epic journey into a lost world. From executive producer Steven Spielberg, Amblin Documentaries, and the award‑winning team behind Life on Our Planet, this groundbreaking documentary series follows the rise and fall of the dinosaurs across hundreds of millions of years.”

Dan Tapster, Keith Scholey, and Alastair Fothergill will serve as co-showrunners, with Nick Shoolingin-Jordan directing the series and Lorne Balfe serving as composer. Industrial Light & Magic is also behind the visual effects and animation in the series.

The Dinosaurs is set to premiere on Netflix on March 6.

Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica.

Today's Nintendo Switch Partner Direct has revealed a new exclusive for Switch 2 — bizarre-looking dinosaur survival game Tokyo Scramble.

While a trailer shown during the Partner Direct focused on tension, and the fact that protagonist Anne has to rely on setting traps for survival, a subsequent video posted by Binary Haze takes a more light-hearted approach.

In a montage of scenes we see a dinosaur (officially here called a "Zino") getting stuck going the wrong way up an escalator, as Anne makes a quip about its daily steps. Further clips show dinosaurs getting pelted with beach balls, repeatedly flattened and set on fire by various objects, electrocuted by a tripwire, rammed by a minecart and yanked off by a robot arm. Honestly, it's enough to make you feel sorry for them.

As well as hairy velociraptors, other Zino species include one that looks like a vampire bat, and another hairy creature that looks a cross between a dragon and that thing from The Neverending Story.

"A life-or-death struggle begins deep below Tokyo, where clear thinking and split-second decisions could make all the difference," reads an official blurb. "You play as Anne, a survivor who finds herself in a network of subterranean caverns overrun by Zino – mysterious creatures that resemble dinosaurs. Use stealth, strategy, quick thinking and unwavering determination to escape the prehistoric world alive."

Perhaps the most interesting thing about the game is your ability to share control with up to three other players across Switch and Switch 2 consoles via GameShare. Here, control of Anne's movement, actions, abilities and even the game's camera can be portioned out to a group.

Tokyo Scramble launches exclusively for Switch 2 on February 11 via the Nintendo eShop. For much more, here's everything announced in today's Nintendo Partner Direct.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Fans of 2023's Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, got a delightful surprise this morning during the Nintendo Partner Direct, with the reveal of a surprise sequel coming to Nintendo Switch. It's called Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, and it's coming out in just two weeks, on February 19.

The Mermaid's Curse follows a young pearl diver named Yuza who one day, while working, sees a ghostly version of himself. This sets off a chain of other strange incidents: corpses washing up, a girl with no memories, and townsfolks with ulterior motives. As Yuza, you'll question people around the island to try and find out what's going on, while also diving into the waters of the bay for clues. All of it has ties somehow to a centuries-old legend of a mermaid, and true to form, it all seems kind of creepy!

The original Paranormasight debuted in 2023 on Switch, PC, and mobile. While thematically similar, it told a different mystery story with different characters, and it's unclear if there will be narrative times between The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and The Mermaid's Curse. The first Paranormasight was well-received, and currently stands at an 85 critic score and 8.9 user score on Metacritic. We're still waiting to hear if the new game will come to other platforms, but given the mobile and PC releases of The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, it seems like a reasonable expectation.

You can catch up on everything announced at today's Nintendo Direct right here.

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Sony has finally announced Guerrilla’s Horizon live service multiplayer game, Horizon Hunters Gathering. It’s due out for PlayStation 5 and PC.

A “small-scale” closed playtest is due at the end of February, which you can sign up for via the PlayStation Beta Program. Expect crossplay and cross-progression. There's no release date yet, nor is there word on whether it's free-to-play or a premium game. The debut trailer, which includes gameplay, is below.

As you can see from the trailer and screenshots, Horizon Hunters Gathering has a cartooney art style, which is in contrast to the photrealistic visuals of the mainline Horizon series. Clearly, Sony and Guerrilla are trying to create a more lighthearted experience with Hunters Gathering, with the Zero Dawn and Forbidden West more serious offerings. There are strong Monster Hunter vibes, too.

In a post on the PlayStation Blog, game director Arjan Bak said that in Horizon Hunters Gathering, you fight deadly machines in tactical three-player co-op action and adapt your Hunter for intense missions.

"Combat is tactical, reactive, and deeply skill-based, building on the tactical precision of the Horizon games while embracing the dynamics of team play," Bak said. "The foundation of Horizon Hunters Gathering centers around challenging and replayable hunts."

Bak confirmed two game modes: Machine Incursion, which is described as "a high-intensity mission" where waves of machines pour out from underground gateways, led by a "formidable boss"; and Cauldron Descent, a longer, multi-stage trial in which "ever-changing rooms push Hunters to their limits, from brutal machine encounters to hidden doors that promise power and reward for teams prepared to open them." Both modes wil be available in the upcoming closed playtest.

There's a roster of Hunters to play as, each with distinct melee or ranged playstyles and weapons. Bak said there's also a rogue-lite perk system to craft the build you want. Story wise, there's a narrative campaign "which will introduce new mysteries, characters, and threats, but we’re keeping it under wraps for now," Bak said. "What we can say is that Hunters Gathering is fully canon and its story doesn’t stop at launch!"

The social hub is the name of the game: Hunters Gathering. It's "a vibrant social hub where players can connect, prepare, and celebrate victories together. Here, you can customize your Hunters, visit vendors, upgrade gear, and team up for your next adventure."

Horizon Hunters Gathering isn't the only multiplayer game set in the Horizon universe. Bizarrely, NCSoft and Sony are working on Horizon Steel Frontiers, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game designed for mobile devices, but also playable on PC. NCSoft is said to be working closely with Guerrilla to craft the world, but this is very much an NCSoft-developed game. Horizon 3, meanwhile, was in late 2024 described as being "a ways off." Sony is said to be aiming to start filming its live-action Horizon Zero Dawn movie this year, with a release at some point in 2027.

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Wait, Leon Kennedy is in Resident Evil: Requiem? Yeah, okay, we've known that for a bit now, perhaps longer than Capcom wanted us too. But what is news today is that the long-rumored Leon S. Kennedy amiibo is real, and coming alongside the previously announced Grace Ashcroft amiibo this summer.

This was announced during today's Nintendo Partner Direct, which showed a trailer for Reqiuem mostly containing footage and news we've seen already. We knew about the February 27 release date, the Gold Editions of Resident Evils 7 and 8 releasing alongside it, and the special Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. We'd also already heard about the Grace Ashcroft amiibo before.

But we didn't actually know about Leon. He was, uh, strongly suspected, even before we officially knew he was going to be in the game, something Capcom tried to keep hidden way longer than was necessary. Since his official reveal at The Game Awards, we've seen a sudden surge of love for the classic protagonist, with fans referring to him as a "Hot Uncle" and comparing him to Keanu Reaves. He's set to be getting a roughly equal amount of screentime to fellow protagonist Grace, so it only makes sense they'd both get amiibos.

We've seen a lot of Reqiuem on multiple platforms in the lead-up to its February release. Most recently, we previewed it on the Nintendo Switch 2 at a Nintendo event, and our previewer said that "I was so terrified by being relentlessly stalked by this monster that any concerns I had about the version I was playing instantly melted away." We also recently learned that speculation the game would be open world was "dead wrong" according to the game's direct.

You can catch up on everything announced at today's Nintendo Partner Direct right here.

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During today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, Square Enix made an exciting appearance to show off Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, which will be joining its predecessor Remake and catching Switch players up on the story at last on June 3, 2026. We also learned via the Xbox Store that the game will hit Xbox consoles simultaneously.

We have known the entire FF7R saga would be on Nintendo platforms at some point. It was just a matter of time. Rebirth's appearance will effectively catch players on Nintendo platforms up with the story so far, just in time for what we hope will be the announcement and release of the third and final part of this saga.

Pre-orders for Rebirth on the eshop begin today, and there are various digital bonuses available for those who take advantage of that.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake first launched in 2020 to insanely high expectations...and yet delivered anyway. We gave it an 8/10, saying that it "breathes exciting new life into a classic while standing as a great RPG all its own." The game was originally a PS4 exclusive, but came to PS5 with Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Intergrade, and later to PC and Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 as well just recently.

We similarly loved Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, giving it a 9/10 and saying it "impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion, both as a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenges and an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long."

You can catch up on everything announced at today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct right here.

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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has reappeared at today's Nintendo Partner Direct with a proper release date of June 18, 2026.

Today's trailer highlighted four different "ages" that the main character, Elliot, will visit over the course of the game: The Age of Safekeeping, Reconstruction, Magic, and Budding. As he visits these ages, Elliot will see the scenery and people living in his hometown change, and he'll collect items and magic unique to each time period.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales was first announced last July at a Nintendo Partner Direct. And though we've had a free demo available already, this is Elliot's first real emergence since the initial announcement.

The Adventures of Elliot is Square Enix's first attempt to translate its HD-2D style into a more action-focused game than a turn-based RPG. Rather than a part of heroes, Elliot can use different weapon types that will play differently and can be advantageous or disadvantageous against different foes. His fairy companion, Faie, can also either attack enemies herself or be controlled by a second player in a co-op mode.

You can catch up on everything announced at today's Nintendo Partner Direct right here.

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Pearl Abyss has dropped another exciting features overview video for Crimson Desert, offering a better look at how combat will work as you "learn what it means to fight like a Greymane," unlocking skills, upgrading equipment, facing the threats of Pywel, and "grow into a formidable fighter."

The 10-minute trailer is packed with new details and insights, and focuses specifically on combat and progression, including how you can parry and counter attacks and upgrade your weapons.

Confirmation that dual-wielding is still coming is particularly exciting; as some of the overwhelmingly positive comments on the Crimson Desert subreddit explain, we've seen very little of the ability up until now.

Oh, and there's also a peek at how you can travel around Pywel, including by bear. No, that's not a typo — you ride a massive bear.

"My last bits of apprehension for this game have disappeared because of this," commented one happy fan. Another simply said: "March 19th cannot come soon enough."

"This game just gets better and better with every video. It is so impressive," added another impressed fan, while someone on YouTube wrote: "I honestly can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a game. Everything shown so far looks incredible, and I truly hope it delivers a deep, immersive adventure. I’m really looking forward to getting lost in this world and experiencing something special."

"It's not crazy to say that I'm more interested for this game's release than GTA 6," joked another impressed fan.

There's one more final features overview video still to come, but Pearl Abyss didn't reveal when just yet.

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Discover adventure, uncover wonders, and experience thrilling action as you witness the saga surrounding Kliff, leader of the Greymanes, whose mission takes him on an incredible journey. It's set to release on March 19 2026, for PC and Mac, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. For more, check out our thoughts about whether Crimson Desert is promising too much.

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The February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has come and gone after revealing three Bethesda games for Switch 2, an upgrade for Hollow Knight fans, and more.

The presentation was previously said to bring 30 minutes of Switch and Switch 2 announcements from Nintendo’s third-party partners, and it did just that. Highlights include a Switch 2 upgrade for the original Hollow Knight, a release date for the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more Resident Evil Requiem. Plus, Bethesda fans with Nintendo’s latest hybrid console now know to look forward to ports for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Fallout 4, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.

Fans didn’t see everything they were hoping for (we’re looking at you, The Duskbloods), but the show did still manage to pack in tons of announcements. We gathered all of the biggest reveals, so be sure to check out everything announced at the new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase below.

Old School Anime-Inspired Co-op Game Orbitals Narrows Nintendo Switch 2 Release Window

Help Maki and Omura save their home! Use your wits in this 2-player co-op adventure to overcome the odds in a retro anime-inspired galaxy. @OrbitalsGame is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/uFClReKRVI

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Orbitals has captured the attention of anime and gaming fans since it was first announced, and now, developer Shapefarm is confirming plans to launch for Switch 2 this summer.

Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Scares Up February Release Date for Nintendo Switch

Players will follow Yuza Minakuchi, a pearl diver who uncovers a spooky version of himself underwater, when the latest Paranormasight comes to Switch later this month. Pre-orders ahead of its February 19 release date are available today.

Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Gameplay Kicks Up Switch Launch With Stylish Soccer Gameplay

Anime action met tense soccer gameplay in a brief look at Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighter shown during today’s Nintendo Direct. Expect to see Bandai Namco bring it to Switch sometime later this year.

Tokyo Scramble Delivers Underground Dino Horror With Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date

Tokyo Scramble will drop players (and their friends) into a subterranean dinosaur nightmare when Tokyo Scramble launches exclusively for Switch 2 nextg week, February 11. Its creatures, called Zino, can kill players instantely, so as today's gameplay shows, quick thinking and strategy are necessary for survival.

Valheim Brings Survival Gameplay to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026

Gather your friends, sharpen your axe, and set sail on your very own Viking adventure! @Valheimgame arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 this year. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/acO1rMOCcg

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Popular Viking survival game Valheim is officially coming to Switch 2. First released in 2021, developer Iron Gate will bring its online building-and-crafting game to Switch 2 sometime later this year.

Hollow Knight Upgrade Shadow Dropped for Nintendo Switch 2

Forge your own path!

Experience higher resolution, improved frame rates, additional effects, and more in Hollow Knight - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition from @TeamCherryGames today. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/f5Aoao1TuH

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Everyone’s favorite bug warrior is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with an upgrade that’s free for owners of the original – and it’s out today. It’s a surprise update for Team Cherry’s original hit Metroidvania that follows last year’s massively successful Hollow Knight: Silksong, adding in improved framerates and enhanced visuals.

eFootball Kick-Off! Scores Summer Switch 2 Launch

Get ready to conquer the world in @play_eFootball!

Take to the field and build your dream soccer club in “World Tour” mode, or chase glory in “International Cup” mode.

eFootball Kick-Off! arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 this summer! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/zPKvvwTTIB

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Real-world soccer is coming to Switch 2 with eFootball Kick-Off!. A short gameplay trailer revealed a sneak peek at how Konami’s football game looks on the Nintendo console ahead of its launch sometime this summer.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Takes Players on a Trip Through Time This June

Square Enix is bringing its time-hopping adventure, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, to Switch 2. A gameplay trailer for the HD-2D journey promised a release date of June 18, 2026.

Super Bomberman Collection Explodes Onto Switch Consoles

It’s all the Bomberman you could ever ask for. Konami announced that its bundle of Bomberman classics, titled Super Bomberman Collection, is out for players on Switch and Switch 2. It’s a shadow-drop that unleashes the digital version today, with a physical release planned for August 2026.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed

The fate of the planet is in your hands.@FinalFantasyVII Rebirth is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/UG976uv15H

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Hot off the heels of the launch of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Nintendo fans, Square Enix made a surprise appearance during today’s Nintendo Direct to confirm that its sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is coming to Switch 2. It has a release date, too, with the publisher telling fans they’ll be able to continue Cloud and Sephiroth’s story June 3, 2026.

Pragmata Release Date Set for April

Capcom’s all-new science fiction action adventure with a unique hacking twist, @PRAGMATAgame, is coming April 24 to Nintendo Switch 2! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/iIEEGy5510

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Capcom's Pragmata isn't Mega-Man, but it is coming to Switch 2 April 24, 2026. It's a release date that puts the puzzle action game out in a few months, with a demo out later today for those who just can't wait to see what it's like.

Turok Origins Announced for Switch 2 With Fall 2026 Release Window

The legend of Turok returns!

Hunt down prehistoric beasts and fight an alien threat across the Lost Lands in @Turokorigins, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this fall. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/L4CQe8du0y

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Saber Interactive is mixing dinosaurs and aliens with Turok Origins on Switch 2. Highlights from its gameplay trailer showed off third- and first-person gameplay, co-op support, and a release window of fall 2026.

Kyoto Xanadu Transports Players to an Alternate Reality This Summer

Dive deep beneath Kyoto to defeat the monsters and mysteries awaiting in Xanadu.

Kyoto Xanadu, a brand-new action RPG from @nihonfalcom, is coming this summer on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/gDVr0wrU1g

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Nihon Falcom’s Kyoto Xanadu mixes 2D and 3D action with social gameplay, and it’s coming to Switch and Switch 2 this summer.

“Set in an alternate reality where Kyoto is the capital of Japan,” an official description says, “Kyoto Xanadu players take on monsters and mysteries coming from the great labyrinth known as Xanadu. As a student, players will challenge the labyrinth and grow through their battles within Xanadu while also deepening bonds with various people during your daily life.”

Digimon Story Time Stranger Materializes on Switch and Switch 2 in July

Players will engage with the digital world once again when Digimon Story Time Stranger comes to Switch and Switch 2 July 10, 2026. Both consoles get physical and digital versions of the Bandai Namco release, with Switch 2 players also able to choose their preferred graphics mode. Pre-orders are available today.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in July

Cygames is bringing stunning action RPG gameplay to Switch 2 July 9, 2026. Gameplay for the project highlighted some of the massive beasts fans will fight with and against, with local and online co-op also available for those looking to team up with friends.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Lands March Release Date

Capcom is bringing Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection to Switch 2 with a March 13, 2026, release date. A demo is available now, with players able to carry over their save data to the full game once they purchase it next month.

Arcade and Console Archives Revisit Classics in 2026

Get ready for classic gaming at home! A brand-new series, Console Archives from @HAMSTER_Corp, starts today.

The first two titles, Cool Boarders and NINJA GAIDEN II: THE DARK SWORD OF CHAOS, are available now with more games coming later this year. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/edofHoC0RX

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Console Archives is taking retro gamers with Switch 2s on a trip down memory lane with the release of Console Archives Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos and Console Archives Cool Boarders later today. Rave Racer is also joining the Arcade Archives lineup later this month, with more Console Archives titles, such as Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special, also set to launch throughout the year.

Is it Really a Nintendo Direct Without a Sizzle Reel?

From cozy comforts to epic adventures, there’s even more to discover on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch! Check out even more games that are coming this year. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/VBK9lZtd3I

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

Nintendo loves to show off other games fans can expect to play in the near future by mashing them together for a quick sizzle reel. The February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase had its own highlights, too, including a rundown of just a few titles for Switch and Switch 2. You can see the full list of every title shown below:

• Scott Pilgrim EX (March 3, 2026)
• Another Eden Begins - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Summer 2026)
• Reanimal (February 13, 2026)
• WWE 2K26 (March 13, 2026)
• Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (February 18, 2026)
• Disney Dreamlight Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (March 25, 2026)
• PGA Tour 2K25 (February 6, 2026)
• Culdcept Begins - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (July 16, 2026)
• Goat Simulator 3 (April 1, 2026)
• Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (March 18, 2026)
• Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition (May 22, 2026)

Resident Evil Requiem Footage Highlights Gameplay and New Amiibo for Nintendo Switch 2

Ready to face bone-chilling terror with FBI analyst Grace, and pulse-pounding action alongside agent Leon? A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem by @RE_Games on Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb 27. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/34oPTb50br

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 5, 2026

It’s no secret that the ninth mainline Resident Evil game, Resident Evil Requiem, is coming to Switch 2, with today’s Nintendo Direct doubling down on its February 27, 2026, release date with new gameplay. The footage shown also highlighted a new themed Pro Controller, as well as two new amiibo for Leon and Grace.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 Later This Month

Bethesda Game Studios’ 2015 RPG Fallout 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. As announced during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, the Anniversary Edition will bring the base game, as well as some additional goodies like DLC, to players February 24.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Gets Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date

Microsoft is continuing to support Nintendo consoles, with Wolfenstein developer MachineGames’ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle now set to launch for Nintendo Switch 2. Expect to take Indy’s latest adventure on the go when it launches May 12.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026

Bethesda’s last announcement – and the final reveal of the Nintendo Direct – is The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered for Switch 2. Unlike Indiana Jones and Fallout, there’s no release date for the beefed-up version of the classic fantasy RPG, with the publisher instead only telling fans to look forward to its launch sometime this year.

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With perfect timing, the modders behind the Van Buren remake in Fallout: New Vegas have released a new teaser trailer.

UnitedWestTeam released the teaser, which sets up Fallout: The New West, the fan-made total conversion mod for Fallout: New Vegas inspired by Fallout: Van Buren, the cancelled Fallout 3 that was in development at Black Isle Studios in the early 2000s before the franchise moved over to Bethesda.

Why is this well-timed? Because Van Buren would have been set in post-apocalyptic Colorado, which is exactly where Amazon’s Fallout TV series is headed for Season 3.

Fallout: The New West aims to adapt the core narrative threads of Van Buren and turn them into a fully playable story built in the New Vegas engine. Expect modern gameplay systems, expanded roleplaying opportunities, and “the mechanical depth and tone that defined classic Fallout,” the modders said.

Here’s the official blurb:

Fallout: The New West is a fan-made total conversion mod for Fallout: New Vegas. In many ways, it tells the same broad story envisioned by Fallout: Van Buren, but restructured and expanded to form a cohesive, playable experience. The project’s primary narrative goal is to take the disparate plot threads and unfinished concepts found in the original design documents, including for example, the NCR–Brotherhood conflict, the Great Tribal War between Caesar’s Legion and the Daughters of Hecate, the fight for the soul of the Mormon State and much more, and weave them into a satisfying, unified narrative that adheres to the main plot as described in the design documents.

Players assume the role of a new protagonist, released from captivity in 2253, known as “the Prisoner,” and the story is set in an alternate continuity that predates and reinterprets the events of Fallout: New Vegas. Unfortunately due to many Van Buren concepts being folded into FNV, we cannot set the project in the same timeline. Our secondary goal is to incorporate many of the modern gameplay conveniences introduced through Fallout: New Vegas and its more than 15 years of modding, while preserving the distinctive mechanics and design quirks of classic Fallout found in the original design documents. Much of Fallout’s original charm is an acquired taste, and one that we believe remains worth acquiring.

It sounds exciting, and given the success of Fallout: London, which had Bethesda’s blessing, it may even have a chance of survival. Indeed, a new demo is apparently due out soon (an initial demo, which released under the name Fallout Revelation Blues, came out last year). This alternate start demo under the new name of Fallout: The New West will be followed up with the entirety of Act 1 of the game as a vertical slice, the modders said.

If Fallout: The New West does make it to release, it will see Van Buren realized — albeit in fan-made form — 20 years after it fell by the wayside. In 2024, Fallout creator Tim Cain revealed new information on how it ended up canceled amid significant financial problems at Interplay.

Cain, who worked on the first two, much-loved Fallout games in the mid-to late 90s before leaving Interplay to start a new studio called Troika Games, revealed that in the middle of 2003, an unnamed Interplay vice president asked him to play the Van Buren prototype, saying: “I don’t think they can get it done, so I’m just going to cancel it. But if you look over it and give me an estimate there’s a chance I wouldn’t cancel it.”

Cain said he played the prototype for two hours and asked the development team a number of questions before delivering his verdict to the vice president. “I said, ‘I’m convinced in 18 months you could have a really good game shipped.’ And he said, ‘huh, could it be done any faster?’ And I was like, 'oh, shoot, I’ve said too long.' I said, ‘well, even if you did a death march crunch I don’t think you could do it faster than 12, and then you’d be shipping something that was unbalanced and buggy, and the team would be destroyed. So I don’t recommend that.’

“And he said, ‘OK, thanks.’ As we walked out he basically explained any answer over six months was going to result in him having to cancel it, meaning the answer I just gave got the game canceled. But he was going to cancel it anyway. He thought it couldn’t be done in six months, and I just confirmed that to him.”

According to Cain, the cancellation of Van Buren was, ultimately, about money; Interplay’s dire financial situation meant it simply did not have enough cash to fund more than six months of further development. Interplay went on to close Black Isle Studios and cut its entire staff. The company released the console spinoff Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel in 2004 for the Xbox and PlayStation 2, but it was not enough. That same year, Interplay announced a licensing deal with The Elder Scrolls developer Bethesda for future Fallout games, and in 2007, Interplay sold the Fallout IP to Bethesda outright. The rest is history.

And if you’re wondering about the Fallout TV show’s journey to Colorado, check out what co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet and even Todd Howard himself have had to say about it.

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UPDATE: Nintendo has now confirmed the Switch 2 release dates of various Bethesda games first identified in leaks earlier today — as well as upcoming Switch 2 launch of last year's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition will launch digitally on February 24 and in a box on April 28. As expected, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle arrives on May 12. Last but not least, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is also on the way — later in 2026.

For much more, here's everything announced in today's Nintendo Partner Direct.

ORIGINAL STORY: Microsoft's next pair of games headed to Nintendo platforms now have leaked release dates, ahead of today's Partner Direct broadcast.

Dealabs' ever-reliable billbil-kun has now spilled the details of both Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, which were previously confirmed for launch on Switch 2 last year.

Up first will be the Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, which will launch its physical edition (containing a digital download code) on April 28, priced $59.99. Dealabs suggests the game could arrive digitally via the Nintendo eShop even sooner — perhaps as soon as today — though this is unconfirmed.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will then arrive on May 12, priced $69.99. Dealabs believes this date will apply to both the game's physical edition (likely containing a Game-Key Card) as well as its digital eShop release.

Finally, a physical version of Skyrim Anniversary Edition is also reportedly coming, following its eShop debut back in December 2025, albeit with notable performance issues. Boxed copies will be available from April 28, Dealabs reported, and contain a download code inside.

Fallout 4's Anniversary Edition includes the base game, six official add-ons, and over 150 pieces of Creation Club content. It's apparent announcement today would be well timed, following the finale of Fallout Season 2. Here's hoping it's more enjoyable than Amazon's disappointing Fallout announcement tease.

The beloved Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, meanwhile, launched on PC and Xbox back in December 2024 to rave reviews — IGN's own verdict returned a 9/10. A PlayStation 5 edition followed in April 2025, while its short-but-sweet expansion The Order of Giants followed last September.

These latest leaks come just hours after an updated ratings board listing suggested that Hollow Knight's Switch 2 Edition could arrive today as a shadow drop.

Officially, of course, we'll just have to wait and tune in to Nintendo's big Partner Direct broadcast, which is set to air imminently — at 6am Pacific, 9am Eastern or 2pm UK time.

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